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

Skelton family presents check to Sheriff’s Office
COSHOCTON – Sheriff Timothy Rogers and Lt. Dean Hettinger accepted a check for the amount of $12,500 from the Skelton family on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Pomerene, Burns, and Skelton office. “We have been blessed by the community and we strongly believe in giving back to Coshocton,” said Robert Skelton, who presented the check […]
City council wraps up several ordinances for the year
COSHOCTON – Coshocton City Council wrapped up the contract with the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office at its Dec. 21 meeting, but ordinances involving the description of a new job and wages for several other positions were not as easily finalized. One of the legislative items set to receive a third reading at the meeting was […]

“A Christmas Story” pop culture icon at Unusual Junction
COSHOCTON – A bit of iconic Christmas movie history has just arrived at Unusual Junction in Coshocton County from the classic movie “A Christmas Story”. “We are very excited that we have acquired a piece of pop culture history!” said Bob McKenna, owner of Lava Rock Grill and Unusual Junction. “We now have the Santa Claus […]

United Way campaign update
COSHOCTON – The United Way is more than half way to its $395,000 goal. They have met their goal for the last five years, but that may be harder this year with the close of West Rock, who had been their top giver the last 12 out of 13 years. This year, Kraft Heinz has […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for Dec. 22, 2015
On Dec. 21, the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accident(s) and zero complaint(s).
West Lafayette Police Department report for Dec. 22, 2015
On Dec. 21, the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following calls: 3:12 AM: Officer received a report of a theft in the 300 block of West Main Street 8:28 PM: Officer received a 911 hang-up call in the 200 block of West Union Avenue
RHS girls down Dover
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Ridgewood High School girls’ varsity basketball team downed Dover 53-43 on Dec. 21. Erinn Buchanan led the team with 12 points and Audrey Tingle and Morgan McDorman both scored 10 points.

Ridgewood preschoolers entertain parents at luncheon
WEST LAFAYETTE – Parents of Ridgewood preschoolers were invited to a luncheon in the Ridgewood preschool class at Ridgewood Elementary on Monday, Dec. 21. Each year, the two preschool groups take turns giving a Thanksgiving and a Christmas luncheon for their parents the last day of school before break. This year, the Monday and Wednesday […]