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 September, 2022

Howard Michael “Mike” Lahna
Howard Michael “Mike” Lahna, age 71, of Plainfield, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. Mike was born on December 21, 1950, in Coshocton, to the late Howard “Hod” Lahna and the late Anne Jayne “Nancy” Lahna. He was a graduate of […]

There is still time to enroll this fall at COTC
With five start dates every year at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), there’s still time to go ahead with your goals. Register now for COTC’s accelerated term that begins Monday, Oct. 17. The popular accelerated class format allows students to earn the same college credit as full-semester (16-week) courses in half the time (approximately eight […]

Elaine K. Baker
Elaine K. Baker, 65, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Coshocton. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on October 25, 1956 to the late William J. and Barbara (Brown) Michael. Elaine was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and had previously worked at Longaberger and Wal-Mart. She enjoyed spending […]
BWA Pro Wrestling coming to RV Junior High
Anyone who loves pro wrestling won’t want to miss the chance to get an up close look at some of Buckeye Wrestling Alliance’s toughest wrestlers. BWA’s Blurred Lines event is coming to River View Junior High on Saturday, Sept. 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bell time is 7:30 p.m. Megan Philabaum, mother of […]

Thomas S. “Tom” Tomes
Thomas S. “Tom” Tomes, 79, of Coshocton passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Tom was born on October 25, 1942, in Knox County, Ohio to the late Shelby and Florence (Fry) Tomes. Tom honorably served in the United States Army during Vietnam from 1964-1966 and […]

Canal court applications available
Coshocton Canal Queen, Princess, and Junior Queen applications are available at the Roscoe Visitor’s Center and are linked on the Coshocton Canal Royalty Facebook page. Queen contestants are 15-19 year old female residents of Coshocton or surrounding counties. Princess contestants are 10-14 year old female residents of Coshocton County. Junior queen contestants are 5-9 year […]

Mary L. Mossman
Mary L. Mossman, 93, of Coshocton went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Mary was born on June 28, 1929, in Coshocton to the late Paul and Zelma “Dolly” (Noland) Opperman. Mary graduated from Coshocton High School before attending Cosmetology School for a year. On June 27, […]
Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb & Wool Queen sought
The Coshocton and Tuscarawas Lamb and Fleece Improvement Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb and Wool Queen. The duties of the queen are to promote the lamb and wool industries at fairs and festivals and special events. Candidates must be a youth who has an interest in the sheep industry and […]