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 November, 2015
Lunar alignment events at the Newark Octagon
NEWARK – The public is invited to view the moon rise in alignment with the Octagon Earthworks on Friday, Nov. 27 or Saturday, Nov. 28. The event is being hosted by The Ohio State University’s Newark Earthworks Center and the Ohio History Connection. The Octagon Earthworks were built by ancestors of today’s American Indians approximately 2,000 […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for Nov. 24, 2015
On Nov. 23, the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident(s) and one complaint(s). Accidents 4:55 PM: Donna F. Ashcraft of Coshocton was turning north onto TR 1154 from US 36 when she struck the vehicle of Bruce Eckelberry of Coshocton Complaints 10:11 AM: An illegal dump site was discovered on TR 256 west of […]
Ways to help with seasonal depression
COSHOCTON – For most people, the upcoming holiday season is a time of celebration, spending time with family and friends, and baking up some family-favorite Christmas cookies. But for others, the season can be stressful, which can lead to depression or what is referred to as the Christmas Blues. Here are some helpful tips from […]
New Christmas-themed 5k to be at Lake Park
COSHOCTON – This year, kick off your Christmas season a little bit differently with a Christmas-themed 5k night race at Lake Park on Dec. 19. The Jingle Bell Jangle 5k is part of a new venture by locals Dustin Haywood and Kelly Treat as they strive to host more events, mostly races, in Coshocton in […]

Mark’s Musings – Nov. 25, 2015
Thankful. Let’s try making a list. Honestly, I have never – well, maybe in grade school when asked by a teacher. But not for a long time. Let’s give it a whirl. Faith. Family. Freedom. The right to publish this paper and write about subjects that we and others deem important without fear of reprisal. […]
Joyful Holidays
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November 25, 2015 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
Lake Park Bazaar offers unique handmade items
COSHOCTON – If you are looking for a unique, handmade gift for someone on your Christmas list this year, look no further than the annual Lake Park Holiday Bazaar which will be Friday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year, all vendor space has been taken and a total of 60 tables […]