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, 2022
Jennifer L. Selders
Jennifer L. Selders, 48, of Coshocton passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on June 20, 1973 to Donald and Becky (Eick) Selders. Jennifer was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and Ohio University. She spent nearly 25 years working for Job and Family […]
COTC launches new dental certificate
Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) can advance their career with a new certificate at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate launches in autumn semester, which begins Aug. 24. New students can apply now for free. An Ohio EFDA is permitted to perform advanced remediable intra-oral procedures that involve the placement […]

Street dances at the artPARK begin
The weather was perfect for an outdoor dance on Saturday evening June 4. The Pomerene Center for the Arts presented the first in a series of four street dances at the artPARK on Main Street. “We need a little dance in our lives these days to give us a little positive energy,” said Anne Cornell. […]

Walter ‘Damian’ Neighbor
Walter “Damian” Neighbor, 62, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born in Coshocton, on Feb. 24, 1960. Damian graduated from Coshocton High School in 1978, and worked in construction most of his life alongside his father, brother, and sister. He was a much-loved son, brother, […]
United Way opens Community Impact Grant process
The United Way Board is opening up its Community Impact Grant Process to local non-profit programs who feel their program would fit into one of the pillars of focus, health, education or financial stability. An application can be found at www.coshoctonunitedway.org. Applications are due by Thursday, June 30 to be considered and should be emailed […]

Michael D. McKee
Michael D. McKee age 56 of Fresno, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. A memorial service will take place 5:00 P.M. Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Free Funeral Home with Pastor Bryan Casey officiating. Calling hours will be two hours prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Michael was born January […]

New industrial electrician certificate offers quick entry to high-paying career options
Thanks to a new certificate offered by Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), an in-demand job as an industrial electrician could be yours within a year. Beginning this autumn, this six-course Industrial Electrician Tier I Certificate is an efficient option for students looking to enter the job market quickly while also laying the groundwork for a […]