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 June, 2021
67-year-old dies after motorcycle accident
On June 23, at approximately 1:52 p.m. the sheriff’s office received several 911 calls in reference to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of State Route 16 and Franklin Twp Rd 287. Upon arrival of emergency personnel it was found that 64-year-old Sherman Howell of Coshocton was operating his 2016 Chevrolet traveling westbound and was […]
RVHS track athletes earn awards
River View High School track and field athletes earned the following awards this year: Eastern District All-Stars DII Girls: Kelsey Hartsock – 100M, 200M, 4×100 relay and Pole Vault; Cayla Shrimplin – 4×100 relay; Cortney Bookless – 4×100 relay; Raychel Smalley – 4×100 relay. Eastern District All-Stars DII Boys: Austin Philabaum – 300 hurdles, 4×200 […]
Coshoctonian nominations due on July 8
The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Coshoctonian Award. All nominations should be submitted by Thursday, July 8. The award recognizes and honors an individual’s long-term contribution to the well-being and economic climate of Coshocton County. This year’s recipient will be honored at the chamber’s annual dinner on Friday, […]
Young leader of the year award nominations sought
The young leader of the year award is proudly sponsored by Central Ohio Technical Collage and presented to a community leader who has demonstrated a commitment to Coshocton County early in his/her career. The young leader believes in the future of, and is an advocate for, Coshocton County. He/she has invested time and energy in […]
Betty J. Pipes
Betty J. Pipes, 86, of Fresno went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on April 22, 1935, to the late Harold G. McDaniel and Edith (Knox) McDaniel Galloway. Betty married Don McCrackin in 1953 and they had […]
$23 million renovation planned at Ohio State Newark/COTC
The oldest and largest building on The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) shared campus will undergo a complete renovation, renewing the structure’s lifespan and allowing both institutions to meet the needs of students throughout the 21st century. The $23 million project will transform Founders Hall, a 90,200- square-foot building […]
Rent, mortgage and utility assistance available
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission continues to offer assistance to households impacted by COVID-19 with past due rent or mortgage payments and to prevent utility disconnection including water and sewer disconnections. Gas, electric and bulk fuel (propane) assistance is also available through multiple programs. Funding appropriated to the agency expands the agency’s capability to serve those […]
Application process announced for 72nd district seat
Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) announced the application process for appointment to the vacant 72nd district seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. The 72nd House District covers Coshocton, Perry and Licking counties. The unexpired term for this General Assembly runs through December 2022. Residents of the 72nd District interested in being considered for appointment to […]
