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 December, 2015
West Lafayette Police Department report for Dec. 26, 2015
On Dec. 25, the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following calls: 1:04 AM: Officer received a parking complaint in the 600 block of East Main Street 4:10 AM: Officer received a parking complaint in the 300 block of West Main Street 6:17 PM: A resident in the 300 block of East Railroad Street reported […]
West Lafayette Police Department report for Dec. 25, 2015
On Dec. 24, the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following calls: 1:12 PM: A resident in the 300 block of East 6th Street reported telephone harassment
Newcomerstown celebrates New Year’s Eve
NEWCOMERSTOWN – It’s almost New Year’s Eve and time for Newcomerstown to celebrate our Third Annual First Night once again. We’ve been working hard and joyously preparing for the pleasure of you and your family’s company at our party in the village. Everyone who is local and from nearby communities is invited to attend. The […]
December 30, 2015 Coshocton County Beacon
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The consequences of America leading from behind
When terrorists attacked the streets and soccer stadiums of Paris, ISIS sent a clear message: They can strike in the West, far from the battlefields of Syria and Iraq. Their reach has increased, moving out from the Middle East and crossing the borders of Europe. The attack in France has once again shaken our allies. The French President […]

Jurd A. Walters
Jurd A. Walters, 90, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday December 23, 2015. Jurd was born in Coshocton on March 1, 1925 to the late Guy C. and Anna Leota (McConnell) Walters. He graduated from Coshocton High School, served during WWII, Pacific Theater 49th Bomber Squadron. Jurd retired from Stone […]
Raymond Edward Shearrow
Raymond Edward Shearrow, 72, of West Lafayette passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette on Thursday December 24, 2015. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Miller Funeral Home, Coshocton is serving the family.
Ring in the New Year at Kids America
COSHOCTON – If you are looking for a family-friendly place to ring in the New Year, then Kids America is the place for you. The Kids America New Year’s Eve Party will be held from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. There will be games, bounce houses, inflatables, scavenger hunts, face painting, skills […]