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Plans being made for Bakersville Market days

Plans being made for Bakersville Market days

| March 3, 2024

Some Bakersville ladies are working on a project to have a farmers market in the village this summer at the community park. “We are calling it Bakersville Market, but I really want it to be a fun Friday night event for the community,” said Marissa Henninge, market manager. “We are looking for local makers, bakers, and […]

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Health, Safety and Wellness Expo is free community event

Health, Safety and Wellness Expo is free community event

| February 29, 2024

The 10th Annual Health, Safety and Wellness Expo will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. This year, the expo will be held in the community room, 637 Chestnut St. at the corner of Seventh and Chestnut streets. Those who attend the expo will find home safety tips, fitness and exercise […]

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CHS present ‘James and the Giant Peach’ musical

CHS present ‘James and the Giant Peach’ musical

| February 27, 2024

Coshocton High School’s 2024 Theatre Club will be presenting the musical “James and the Giant Peach” on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. Both shows will begin at 8 p.m. in the high school’s McKinley Auditorium. The musical is based on the Roald Dahl book by the same name. Words and music are by […]

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Time to order veterans’ banners for Memorial Day

Time to order veterans’ banners for Memorial Day

| February 14, 2024

Before Memorial Day, several streets in Coshocton, Conesville, and West Lafayette will be lined with veteran’s banners. This year, Warsaw and Plainfield will be joining in honoring those who served our country. Since the program began, around 100 banners have been purchased. The banners are made of vinyl and include the veteran’s name, branch of […]

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Lenten Lunches to be held at Presbyterian Church

Lenten Lunches to be held at Presbyterian Church

| February 7, 2024

Church Women United will once again host Lenten Lunches at the Presbyterian Church in Coshocton. The first lunch will be served Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the last will be Wednesday, March 20. The lunches will begin at 11:45 a.m. and last about an hour. A $5 donation is asked. Local churches provide the food and […]

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CHS updates weight room for its students

CHS updates weight room for its students

| February 4, 2024

“We want the best for all of our students.” Justin Smith, athletic director for Coshocton City Schools, made that statement several times when talking about the updates that were made recently to the weight room at Coshocton High School. “The updates were easier to get because all of the staff came together – we all […]

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Community rallies around the Wrights

Community rallies around the Wrights

| January 29, 2024

A soup and sandwich benefit was held Jan. 26, at River View High School for the Eric and Jody Wright family. Eric spent six months in the hospital after being injured in freak accident on a bridge coming from Killbuck with wife Jody last March which left him a quadriplegic. “I am just so grateful that all […]

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Coshocton SWCD names Medley new district administrator

| January 23, 2024

Ryan Medley is the new district administrator of the Coshocton Soil and Water Conservation District following the retirement of Deb Bigelow. He took over the position in January 2024, but has been with the district since 2007. “I was born and raised in Coshocton County, but in 2018, I moved across the line into Tuscarawas […]

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