Joan Elaine Hall, age 88, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home. She was born in Hemlock, in Perry County, Ohio on September 16, 1936, to the late Paul M. Williams and Mae (Fouts) Williams. Joan graduated from The Plains High School in Athens County in […]
Archive for December, 2018
January 2, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for Dec. 28, 2018
On Dec. 27, 2018 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 accident (s) and 0 complaint (s): Accidents: 3:41 P.M. Matthew McHenrty of Zanesville was traveling westbound on SR 16 when he struck a deer. 4:42 P.M. David Wickham of Conesville was pulling out of Three Rivers Therapy and struck the driver’s side door of […]
Ruth A. Slaughter
WEST LAFAYETTE – Ruth A. Slaughter, 80, of West Lafayette passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Ruth was born in Frazeysburg on March 5, 1938 to the late George Asher and Emily J. (Minnich) Kerr. She was a telephone operator throughout her life and worked at the Frazeysburg Truck Stop. […]
Treasurer Mandel announces launch of West Lafayette on OhioCheckbook.com
COLUMBUS – Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced the launch of the Village of West Lafayette’s online checkbook on OhioCheckbook.com. In December 2014, Treasurer Mandel launched OhioCheckbook.com, which sets a new national standard for government transparency and for the first time in Ohio history puts all state spending information on the internet. OhioCheckbook.com recently earned Ohio the number […]
Public notice of monthly warning sirens test
COSHOCTON – A monthly test of outdoor warning sirens will be Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. The monthly test will also promote public awareness of the eight warning sirens located throughout the county. These eight sirens are located at Bakersville, Conesville, Coshocton City, Coshocton City Schools, Canal Lewisville, Pleasant Valley, West Lafayette and Walhonding […]
Beacon has successful pet food drive
COSHOCTON – During the month of December The Beacon purchased pet food items for every classified ad that was published. With our advertisers help and several generous donations from the community we were able to collect more than 50 items that will be split between the Coshocton County Animal Shelter / HATA and the Coshocton […]
Plan ahead when hosting a New Year’s Eve party
COSHOCTON – New Year’s Eve usually brings to mind parties at a friends’ house with food, games, and ringing in the New Year with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Make sure this New Year’s Eve that you plan ahead when serving alcohol at a party or attend a party. “It is important that people plan […]
Enjoy a night out at the Pomerene Center
COSHOCTON – Roscoe Transit Authority will be at the Pomerene Center for the Arts January Rent Party. Starting at 7:30 p.m. you’ll be able to enjoy the vocal stylings of Sam Servais, Bill Given, Steve Shaw and Brad Fuller. Bring $10, a beverage of your choice, snacks, and friends and enjoy a pleasant night at […]