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 June, 2014
Coshocton Hospital prepared for OB closure
COSHOCTON – As Coshocton Hospital approaches the June 27 closure of the Birthing Centre, preparations are in place to help guide expectant mothers and families toward a safe delivery. At the same time, plans are underway to expand women’s health services to meet the gynecological needs of women throughout the many stages of life. The Birthing […]
Nick Schmitt Financial Services new to Coshocton
COSHOCTON – Nick Schmitt Financial Services has been in business since May 19, 2014. Their office is located at 448 Main St., Suite 205 in Coshocton and is owned by Nick Schmitt, CLFC. Their hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. The business offers investments, stocks, bonds, […]

Reverend Coffman to retire
COSHOCTON – Rev. Jan Coffman, Vision and Ministries Coordinator will retire from Grace United Methodist Church in Coshocton on June 30. She began her professional tenure with Grace Church in 1995 serving until 2000 as director of Christian Education. A 2001 seminary graduate, Rev. Coffman was ordained as a deacon in 2004. She assumed her […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for June 24, 2014
On June 23 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and two complaints. Complaints – Sue Dovenbarger of Coshocton reported vandalism to her vehicle. – A Juvenile was reported as a run-away from a residence on township road 284. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff
June 25, 2014 Coshocton County Beacon
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Mark’s Musings – June 25, 2014
Sometimes it seems that folks just like to have something to pick about. I heard that a handful of locals were not pleased with the “bicycle traffic” in our community last week with the onslaught of more than 2,000 GOBA riders. Yes, I understand that it may have been a bit more challenging to get […]

Old Fashioned Sunday held
WEST LAFAYETTE – Linda Moyer played the pump organ during Old Fashioned Sunday at First Baptist Church on June 22. The organ is at least 100 years old if not older and belongs to Ron and Belinda Burnheimer who organized the event. The festivities also included kids’ games, judging of pies and cakes, homemade ice […]
Memories of downtown fun relived
COSHOCTON – Those who grew up cruising downtown relived the good old days at the June 21, Main Street Cruz. Classic vehicles were on display, oldies music was played and food and games were enjoyed by all. There also was a competition between River View, Coshocton and Ridgewood graduates to see which school could collect […]