Daytona postponed – again? As of this writing, yes. Less importantly, who watched the Oscars? And further, has anyone seen “The Artist”? Please let me know. Most of the time, I think that we live in our world and Hollywood exists on another planet. Super Tuesday looms on the horizon as I write this column. […]
Wondering where winter went? It seems that most don’t care. I imagine the kids care. A lack of snow means no days off school, sledding, snowball fights or crafting a cool snowman – or snowwoman depending of course. Now, you could do what Dad told me they used to do “back in the day”. Make […]
The Beacon accompanied representatives from Richard Downing Airport on Wednesday, Feb. 8 to a meeting in Columbus on funding, operations and the economic impact county airports have on their respective communities. The morning meeting was held at the offices of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, located on East State Street. Presenters included Brad Cole, […]
The commercials. The hype. The half-time show. Which did you enjoy more? Certainly Madonna, even with a few slips and missteps, still performs admirably at 53 years old. And for those that poked fun at the material girl, come on, wait until you’re 53. . . and try to perform at the Super Bowl half-time […]
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Steven W. Wright, 55, of Warsaw, passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Tuesday July 8, 2025. Steven was born on April 29, 1970, in Coshocton to the late Gary Wright and Marian Middaugh. He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 1988 and was currently working at Kraft Heinz in Coshocton. […]
Kathryn Louise Mitchell, 86, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. She was born in Coshocton, OH on October 13, 1938 to the late Carl E. and Clara (Moody) Blair. Kathryn previously worked for Bates, American Glove Factory, and Pretty Products. She was a member of The Salvation Army, […]
Patricia “Patsy” Sue Stephan, 90, of West Lafayette passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Millersburg, OH on June 17, 1935 to the late Glen and Florence (Everhart) VanSickle. Patricia graduated from Millersburg High School in 1953, while still in high school she worked at her parents […]
Mark A. Mitchell, 63, of Coshocton passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at his home. He was born in Coshocton, OH on May 9, 1962. Mark attended River View High School and enjoyed listening to heavy metal music and watching wrestling on T.V. Mark is survived by his mother, Sandra (Wilden) Mitchell of Coshocton; siblings […]
Jane E. Moore, 69, of Coshocton passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born on August 5, 1955 in Coshocton to the late Gene and Helen (Gross) Conrad. On August 5, 1978, she married Richard A. Moore, who survives. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Moore; […]
Dennis E. Hart, 80, of Warsaw died Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1945 in Coshocton County to the late Harold L. (John) and Edith Pauline “ Polly” (Fry) Hart. Denny worked at Continental Can and American National Can in Mt. Vernon. He retired from Organic Technologies in Coshocton […]
Sandra Gayle “Sandy” (Darner) Minor
Sandra Gayle “Sandy” (Darner) Minor 80, of West Lafayette passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Born January 22, 1945 in Coshocton, she was the daughter of the late Gail Hamilton and Margaret Elizabeth (West) Darner. On November 12, 1961 she married Robert Wayne “Bob” Minor, Sr. who preceded her in […]