Melvin Eugene Schlegel, age 85, of Coshocton, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born December 1, 1935 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Henry and Meyhulda (Geiser) Schlegel. Melvin worked for Nationwide Insurance for several years. He then worked for Peabody Coal as a Coal Miner for many years before retiring. […]
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Last year, a haunted house was set up in four days and the public enjoyed it. Mary Hook, from the Coshocton Fun Zone, said they’ve been planning for this year for a while and are eager to share it with the community. “The one we did last year, we had a couple of adults who […]
Robert Ray Ramsey, 44, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. He was born July 17, 1977 in Newark to Freeman Marshall Ramsey and Dottie (Anderson) Ramsey Wilson. He worked as a handyman and did odd jobs in construction for many years, until an automobile accident left him unable to walk. […]
Be on the look-out for little yellow airplanes flying low to the ground Wednesday evening and Thursday this week in Coshocton County. Fisher’s Ag Service will be applying cover crops to corn and soybean fields and pilots fly very close to the ground and make several passes to ensure good seed coverage. The pilots are […]
On September 7th, the Sheriff Office investigated 5 Accidents and 7 Complaints. Accidents: Michelle Unger of Coshocton was backing from a parking space when she struck a Patrol Vehicle in the parking lot of the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office. Braiden Davis was traveling South in the 25000 block of State Route 83 in Keene Township, […]
On September 6th, the Sheriff Office investigated 2 Accidents and 4 Complaints. Accidents: A private property non-injury accident occurred in the CRMC parking lot. See news release. Complaints: Under investigation. Anne Cornell of Coshocton reported vandalism in the 300 block of Main Street. Under investigation. Not for morning report, involves juvenile.
Coshocton CHS volleyball team dispatches Indian Valley The Coshocton Redskins Volleyball team fell to league power Meadowbrook by the scores of: 18-25, 25-22, 18-25, and 29-31. Leaders for Coshocton were: Lindsay Bryant with 13 kills and six digs; Hailey Helter with 12 kills; Ella Bible with 10 kills; and Jalynn West set up the ‘Skins offense with […]
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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 […]