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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Thomas “Tom” Carl Wells, 73, of Coshocton passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on Oct. 20, 1947 in Coshocton, Ohio in the same house he was currently living. Tom was the last class to graduate from Three Rivers High School. After high school, he was drafted […]
Gary W. Wheeler, 75, of Warsaw, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus on Monday September 20, 2021. Gary was born in Coshocton on March 6, 1946 to the late Archie E. and Helen R. (Clark) Wheeler. Throughout his life, Gary worked at Edmonts, Steel Ceilings—where he also served as Union President for many […]
Karen Mercer, 57, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, September 20, 2021. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 22, 1964. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with her friends and family in her spare time. Karen is survived by her son, Michael (Heather) Moran of Coshocton; Father Richard (Jean Moore) Mercer of Coshocton; […]
Justin R. Waggoner, 31, of Streetsboro, formerly of Coshocton passed away at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Justin was born in Akron, Ohio on March 23, 1990 to Timothy Waggoner and Amanda Haynes. He loved computers, gaming, animals, pokemon, anime and spending time with his family and friends, he will […]
Anna Louise Gertrude Hardesty, 84, of Dresden passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Wednesday September 15, 2021. Anna was born in Cleveland on February 7, 1937 to the late William R. and Gertrude (Fleury) Knopf. She graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio in 1955. Anna was a member of the Garden […]
Vicki Jo Schrock, 49, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1971 in Coshocton to James F. “Sonny” and Patricia A. (Billman) Hughes. She was a 1990 graduate of River View High School, and worked for the last 11 years at Dile’s Faithful Cleaning. She loved […]
Compassion and Kindness – two words that describe his life. Heaven is celebrating as Kenny Phillips was reunited with his beloved wife Penny and son George in HIS Kingdom on Sept. 12, 2021. His compassion and kindness for others touched the lives of so many people throughout his life – the stories are endless. Born […]