I had to look it up. I really did. I’ve been hearing all this fuss about the Dr. Seuss books – and finally found the time to do some research. Six of the famed author’s books are being pulled because of racial images – and while I’m not going to list all six here – […]
The Monday, March 8 city council meeting was a bitter sweet one as President Cliff Biggers shared that on March 3 he submitted his resignation as president, effective March 31. Biggers, who has been a resident of Coshocton County for 29 years, has served on city council as president for the past nine years. Biggers […]
A fun family event is coming to Jeff Drennen Ford at 801 S. Second St. in Coshocton. On Saturday, March 20 from noon to 4 p.m., they will be holding Chalk the Lot. Salesman Mike Brown said the event will have free hot dogs, chips and pop. “We will be providing big pieces of sidewalk […]
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Earl (Red) E. Mansfield, 88, of West Lafayette, peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, surrounded by his family. Earl was born on Jan. 13, 1933 in Kirtland, Ohio to the late Harland and Eunice (Burr) Mansfield. He married Mary (Hartong) Mansfield on June 9, 1956. He served in the United […]
On March 9th the Sheriff’s Office investigated 5 Accidents and 8 Complaints. Accidents: See news release. See news release (no report in Zuercher) See news release Juvenile incident. See news release. Complaints: Melody Berry of Massillon was arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the 200 block of Main Street. Kelsie Moore of Coshocton reported being harassed […]
On March 8th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 3 Accidents and 11 Complaints. Accidents: A juvenile failed to yield at a stop sign in the 600 block of Elm Street and struck Beatrice Duhamell of Coshocton. See news release. Christine Ladrach of Coshocton was traveling East bound on Main Street, when she was struck by Gerald […]
On March 7th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accident and 2 Complaints. Accident: James Mercentile of Coshocton strucka. pole in the WalMart parking lot. Complaints: Luther Whitmire of West Lafayette was cited for OVI and multiple traffic violations. Cynthia Denbow of Bethlehem Township reported a scam.
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Lynda Hartsock, 78, of Coshocton passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Kingwood, WV on September 19, 1946 to the late Howard Taylor and Doris (Wilhelm) Smith. Lynda was a homemaker, raising their three daughters and had previously worked for Town and […]
Mary Minnetta Trottman Shipley
Mary Minnetta Trottman Shipley passed away at the age of 93, on July 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Sara Miller Trottman, granddaughter of Clay Mowery, Minnetta Geidel Miller, and John L. and Carrie Vensil Trottman. She was a graduate of Coshocton High School, class of 1949 and the Columbus Business School. […]
Wilma G. (Scherer) Banks, My Mom has finally gotten her wish at age 97 on June 3, 2025, she went on to be with the Lord. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 27,1927, to Ray and Edith Donley. She was preceded by her parents, an infant brother William, three other brothers and their wives. Wayne and Louise, Willard […]
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 […]
Edward Daniels age 62 of Fresno went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Morrison House, Zanesville. Born February 9, 1963 in Amherst, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward Daniels and Patricia (Burnworth) Daniels. Edward was employed by Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC. While there, he was a […]
Constance “Connie” Ide, age 79, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Genesis Hospice Care (Morrison House) in Zanesville, Ohio with family at her side, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at The Free Funeral Home, Coshocton, Ohio with Pastor […]
Michael Terry “Mike” Stiteler, age 79, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born on September 6, 1945, in Coshocton, he was the son of the late James and Dolores (Randles) Stiteler. Mike was a proud graduate of Coshocton High School, where he was a four-year letterman punter. He […]