On March 9, 2021, at approximately 10:52 a.m., the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reference to an injury accident at State Route 16 and State Route 83. Upon arrival of deputies, it was determined that Johann D. Kaspar, 44-years-old, from Wayne County, was operating a 2005 Honda Motorcycle. Kaspar was on State […]
Every year the United Way of Coshocton holds its Annual Meeting to publicly recognize and thank local businesses which earned awards for their contribution to the campaign. Because of the pandemic, this year’s celebration had to be cancelled. The goal for the 2020-2021 campaign was $325,000. To date the United Way has received $266,495 in […]
Thousands of masks were made available to students and community members thanks to the Ford Motor Company and Jeff Drennen Ford. The local Ford dealership received more than 15,000 face masks from the Ford Motor Company in honor of its personal protective equipment day. Jay Shepler from Jeff Drennen Ford said they decided to get […]
On March 8, 2021, the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible accident with injuries at the intersection of Marquand Ave. and State St. in Conesville. Upon arrival of deputies, it was determined that a Dodge truck with a dump bed, being operated by 43-year-old Heather Cox of Conesville, was traveling East […]
Members of the Coshocton County Farm Bureau held their annual Breakfast on the Farm at Lapp Farms on Saturday morning, March 6, enjoying pancakes, sausage, beverages and the pancake flipping abilities of Chris “Cakes.” Members donated canned goods or money that will go to New Life Ministries to help local families in need. The River […]
On March 6th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accident and 9 Complaints. Accidents: Carol Grove of Coshocton was traveling East on Locust Street, when she struck another vehicle that was traveling South on Second Street. That vehicle was being driven by Timothy Spring of Newcomerstown. Complaints: An overdose was reported in the 1200 block of […]
On March 5th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 5 Accidents and 13 Complaints. Accidents: Jonathan Udischas of Coshocton was traveling Northbound on North Twelfth Street, when he struck Charles Smith of West Lafayette at the intersection of Chestnut and North Twelfth Street. Becky Shearn of Coshocton reported she struck a deer while traveling Westbound in the […]
Sharon Ankrum was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on March 3, 2021 at age 73 after a long illness. She was born to Robert and Dorothy Lukens on Aug. 12, 1947 in Coshocton, Ohio. After graduating from high school, she married her sweetheart, David Ankrum on June 25, 1966. […]
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Ralph Eugene Mizer, age 85, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born December 21, 1939 to the late Ralph and Audrey (Hothem) Mizer in Bakersville, Ohio. Ralph, or Gene to his many friends, was a 1957 graduate of Fresno High School. On June 19, 1965, he married Judy […]
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 […]