Paula Ann Meek, 49, of Coshocton passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Born March 26, 1976 in Coshocton, Paula is the daughter of the late Rolland Lee Meek and Pauline Kay (Hart) Wilson. Paula will be missed by her significant other Brad Young; step daughter Kayla Swartz of Coshocton; granddaughter […]
Archive for January, 2013
Let it snow
COSHOCTON – Snow made roads slick Jan. 25, but it also created some pretty scenes for photos. Share your winter pictures with us by e-mailing them to news@coshoctoncountybeacon.com.
Coshoctonian award nominations now accepted
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the prestigious “Coshoctonian” Award. All nominations should be submitted by Monday, Feb. 25. The award recognizes and honors an individual’s long-term contribution to the well-being and economic climate of Coshocton County. This year’s recipient will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner […]
NewPointe pastor challenges readers in new book
SUGARCREEK – Dwight Mason believes that with God, anything is possible, even when the circumstances seem otherwise. “I was a late bloomer with delayed speech,” says Mason. “When I finally did talk, it was obvious that I couldn’t do it confidently and clearly. I stuttered and struggled to speak, and ultimately, withdrew. But God changed […]
City and county officials excited by direction of Coshocton
COSHOCTON – Mayor Steve Mercer gave most of his time at the podium during the Jan. 24, Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting to Cliff Biggers. “City government has gone through a few changes of faces,” Mercer said. “Kirby Hasseman and Debbie Wallace both resigned off of council and we are happy that Cliff […]
Even babies enjoy library
COSHOCTON – Cyndi Shutt and Barb Custer led Babytime Lapsit Jan. 24 at the Coshocton Public Library. Shutt and Custer lead babies age 0-2 and their moms or caregivers in interactive stories, rhymes, songs and finger plays. For more on the program, call the library at 622-0956.
Restaurants of past to be honored at ‘new’ Thomas’
COSHOCTON – Long time favorite Thomas’ Steak House brings old and new together as it ventures into a new era of ownership. John Larson of the Warehouse Steak n’ Stein has purchased Thomas’ Steak House in the heart of town center Coshocton. He is planning a renovation project to begin after Valentine’s weekend on Monday, […]
Students win essay contest
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the winners for the recent Healthy Eating essay contest held in conjunction with the Health, Safety & Wellness Expo. The essay contest was sponsored by Dr. John and Traci Smilo. The Smilo’s are on the planning committee for the Expo and awarded each […]
No Budget, No Pay Act passes House
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) released the following statement following House passage of H.R. 325, the No Budget, No Pay Act: “It has been nearly four years since the United States Senate has passed a budget, which is outrageous. The American people elected their Senators and Representatives to Congress with the fundamental expectation […]
