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, 2019

Samaritan’s Purse brings gifts to children all over the world
COSHOCTON – Last year, Samaritan’s Purse sent 11.5 million shoe boxes to children in more than 100 countries. Grace United Methodist Church, as well as many other churches in the area and across the nation, are continuing the more than 20 year tradition this year as church groups and individuals from across the community are […]

This-N-That 4-H Club members give back
COSHOCTON – Three members of the This-N-That 4-H Club decided to use their 4-H projects this year to help others. Sisters Kiley and Taylor Hahn each sold a wether market goat at the junior fair auction with the intent of using part of their proceeds to help Cure JM. The organization’s goal is to help […]

Newly released novel set in Coshocton County
COSHOCTON – Julia Schmidt’s new book “The Magic In Dirt” will feature some familiar settings for people with ties to Coshocton County. “The book is set in Coshocton,” she said. “I thought it might be fun to use a place people can visit and one that I know very well and love. I actually used […]

Community Calendar Nov. 20, 2019
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River View approves coaching positions
WARSAW – The River View Board of Education approved the following agenda items during its Nov. 14 meeting. Approved the MVESC teacher substitute list for November 2019 Approved the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, MOU shall begin on Oct. 11 and shall continue until July 1, 2010. Approved the […]
Fall athletes recognized at Ridgewood board meeting
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Ridgewood Local School Board met in regular session on Nov. 15, in the Ridgewood High School Media Center. Superintendent Mike Masloski updated the board on the radio tower used for bus communications in the district. The current location will continue to be in service for the district after a change of […]

Coshocton Planetarium to celebrate the Christmas season
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Planetarium will show the program, “Season of Light” during the Christmas season. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world’s most enduring holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter sky – from the burning of the Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles […]

Mark’s Musings – November 20, 2019
Here we go! How could it possibly be time for the holidays again? In Coshocton that means it’s time for the annual Miracle on Main Street parade – coming to you live from Main Street, Coshocton this Friday, Nov. 22 – and please note the new start time for the parade – 5:30 p.m.! There […]