Harriet E. Guilliams, 81, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Monday March 30, 2020. Harriet was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio on December 14, 1938 to the late William and Ethel (Streeter) Newell. She retired from Shaw-Barton after 25 years of service, enjoyed completing Dot-to-Dot puzzles, and loved spending time with her family and […]
Following guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding limiting spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have extended the cancellation of all student and public events through the end of June. The institutions had previously cancelled […]
Please continue to maintain social distancing standards as you are participating in outdoor activity or shopping for essential items. Every citizen has a role in reducing the spread of COVID-19. Basic hygiene and compliance with Ohio Health Department Orders can and will save lives. It is up to each and everyone of us to do […]
On March 27, the sheriff’s office received a call of a burglary in progress in the 1600 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive. The caller advised that her neighbor had broken into her residence and was assaulting her husband. When deputies arrived on scene they were advised that the suspect, a 36-year-old Coshocton male, had returned […]
The Ohio Legislature passed a bill that extended the absentee deadline for the March 17 primary election. There will be no in-person voting at polling locations. If you have already voted in-person or by mail, your ballot will still be counted and you do not need to request a new ballot. Voters who wish to […]
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The Stay at Home Order issued by the Ohio Department of Health remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 unless the Director of the Ohio Department of Health rescinds or modifies this Order at a sooner time and date. Residents are asked to cease non-essential travel and activities. Citizens may go to […]
School closing during the coronavirus pandemic means many children are spending days and weeks at home. For kids it can also mean absence of extracurricular activities and interaction. Some local folks have come up with some engaging ideas for fun activities using Facebook. OSU Extension Coshocton County has a Kids in the Kitchen program on […]
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Mary E. (Krebs) Kaser, born March 5, 1940 to Gilbert and Carrie (McFee) Krebs in Coshocton, was called home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021 at the age of 80. She married Andy “Joe” Kaser on June 21, 1958. They made their home in Warsaw before moving to Ashley where they raised their […]
Cyrus C. “Shiloh” Larntz, 20, of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2021. He was born in Coshocton to Paul C. and Amber M. (Stroup) Larntz on November 23, 2000. He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 2018 and was currently an honor student attending Mount Vernon Nazarene College where he […]
Donald “Don” Carpenter, 71, of Coshocton passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 4, 1949 to the late Jack and Marie (Bear) Carpenter. Don was a graduate of Ridgewood High School, following high school he was drafted to the United […]
Nancy Burchett, 71, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born Sept. 1, 1949 in West Liberty, KY to the late Woodrow and Irene Salyer. She married Randall Burchett April 17, 1970, who preceded her in death Jan. 30, 2009. She was a devoted grandmother, and loved attending her […]
Margaret “Peg” Anderson, 94, passed away at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born February 27, 1926 in Delaware, OH to the late James F. and Hildreth E. (Davis) Whiteside. On August 9, 1943, she was married to Paul R. Anderson, who preceded her in death in […]
Gary Anthony “Tony” Cossu, 64, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1956 in Cleveland to John and Lola (Rowe) Cossu. He was primarily a mechanic but really a “Jack of all trades”. He liked working on cars, loved motor racing and race cars, loved his grandkids and […]