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 July, 2022
New degree in engineering to be offered at OSU Newark
A new bachelor’s degree to be offered at The Ohio State University at Newark will prepare graduates with skills needed for high-demand jobs in the state. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) offers students the technical, business and leadership skills necessary to start a career in today’s advanced manufacturing industry. Part of Ohio […]
Pomarts Jazz band performs in artPARK
Katherynne Hardesty is out with the Pomarts Jazz band Saturday mornings in the artPARK and is working on a free concert at the artPARK for Saturday, Aug. 13. “When Anne Cornell from the Pomerene Center approached me about organizing an artPARK Jazz ensemble I said, ‘of course’ because there are a lot of good things […]
Deadline approaching for Coshocton Foundation grants
Deadline for unrestricted grant applications for the final meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2022 is Friday, Aug. 26. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration by the committee, which will meet in early September. Information […]
July 14, 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!
Max Dixon Lucas
Max Dixon Lucas, 92, currently of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Edgewood Manor of Wellston. He was born on June 7, 1930 in Coalton, Ohio to the late Harry and Grace (Dixon) Lucas. He was a graduate of Coalton High School. He entered the United States Air Force and was honorably […]
Why is everyone in such a rush?
If you are even a casual observer of the human species, you can’t ignore the increased pace at which people are driving. Where are we all going – and why are we in such a rush to get there? Good driving habits seem to be decreasing at about the same level as politeness and courtesy. […]
New museum exhibit open until Sept. 18
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is excited to announce its newest special exhibit, Embellished: Adornment Through the Ages, is open now until Sunday, Sept. 18. Lace, beads, embroidery, buttons… There are many things that adorn our everyday clothing choices that make them stand out from simple fabrics, and the fashion of previous centuries was no different. Come […]
Car show and concert planned for July 16
On Saturday, July 16 the Three Rivers Fire District will host its annual car show on Main Street in Coshocton’s historic downtown. Registration begins at noon and goes until 5 p.m. Registration fee is $10. Future Leaders 4-H Club will have a food stand, or you can eat at one of the local restaurants. Stores will be open […]
