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 May, 2022
May 5, 2022 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
Leadership applications available
Are you new to the Coshocton community? Just graduated from college? Recently retired? A lifelong resident who wants to learn more about their community? An individual seeking to improve their leadership skills? Then Leadership Coshocton County is for you! Celebrating more than 30 years of providing outstanding leadership, networking and project management skills, Leadership Coshocton […]
Catherine J. Thomas
Catherine J. (Wesney) Thomas, 71, died Monday, May 2, 2022 at Altercare of Coshocton. Cathy was born July 10, 1950 in Zanesville to the late Raymond Elmer and Bernice Joan (Smith) Wesney. She married Raymond Cletus Thomas on Oct. 31, 1969, who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2022. Over their 52 years of […]
Warning sirens to be tested Wednesday
A monthly test of outdoor warning sirens, will take place on Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. The monthly test will also promote public awareness of the eight (8) warning sirens located throughout the county. These eight sirens are located at Bakersville, Conesville, Coshocton City,Coshocton City Schools, Canal Lewisville, Pleasant Valley, West Lafayette and Walhonding […]
Meet Renner-Miller – Leadership Coshocton County Class of 2022
Sue Renner-Miller grew up on a “big dairy farm” in Tuscarawas County, in the “suburbs of Baltic.” She worked alongside her parents, two sisters and a brother, as early as 3-years-old to care for the livestock. her job was to feed the calves. A graduate of Garaway Schools, Renner-Miller was active in sports including volleyball; […]
Warsaw receives funding
The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $9.18 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans. For the month of April, the Authority funded eight projects that will provide improvements and replace aging infrastructure. The eight awarded projects received an interest […]
Edward A. Dunfee
Edward A. Dunfee, 75, of Coshocton passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Monday, May 2, 2022. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Ed came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Ed was born in […]
Ridgewood receives grant money to expand program
The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center is receiving $961,150 in grants to launch a new afterschool program at New Lexington Schools and expand current afterschool programs at Morgan and Ridgewood Local Schools. The Ohio Department of Education announced April 28 a total of $89 million in Summer Learning and Afterschool Opportunities Grants to 161 community-based […]
