I have been employed at the Coshocton County Beacon since September 2009 as a news reporter and assistant graphic artist. I am a 2004 graduate of Newcomerstown High School and a 2008 graduate of Capital University with a bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. I am married to John Scott and live in Newcomerstown. We have two beautiful daughters, Amelia Grace Scott and Leanna Rose Scott.
Brightly colored signs were held high as a drone flew over the Art Park on Feb. 1 to show support and love for Coshocton in the hopes that HGTV Home Town Makeover will choose Coshocton for a makeover. Tiffany Swigert, executive director of the Coshocton Port Authority, said so many people in the community contacted […]
Pauline D. Anderson, 59, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday morning, January 8, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born September 22, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of Fred M. Anderson of Frazeysburg and the late Nancy E. (Cory) Anderson. Pauline was a 1978 graduate of Riverview High School and she received […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – Janice Hyson has had a lot of hardships during her life, but she doesn’t let that get her down. The Lafayette Pointe resident spends a lot of her time doing something that she has done since she was a child. She colors, and some of her vibrant artwork will be shown at […]
WARSAW – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the River View High School as members of the FFA hosted its annual A Touch of Country Christmas event for children in all local school districts on Tuesday, Dec. 17. “It’s for the kids,” said Jim Rich, FFA advisor. “We’ve got a lot of […]
COSHOCTON – Morgan Bryant has been playing softball since she was 4 years old and will carry her passion for the sport to Marietta College where she has been accepted into the honors program. Bryant plans to major in education with an emphasis on biology and signed her letter of intent to play softball at […]
COSHOCTON – Your heart is the most important muscle in the human body, and Coshocton Regional Medical Center is dedicated to making sure it continues to beat strong for the rest of your life. In November, the hospital partnered with Aultman Medical Group Cardiovascular Consultants to expand its cardiovascular service to better serve the patients […]
COSHOCTON – For the third consecutive year, Chad Lawrence has created an incredible Christmas light display that’s far from average. “The first year, it was kind of small and I’ve slowly been adding to it,” said Lawrence. Lawrence began programming this year’s show last January and started stringing the lights in November during the warmer […]
COSHOCTON – Every year, the Coshocton Christian Tabernacle brings the story of Jesus’ birth to life at the live nativity the first weekend in December. This year, the event was held in memory of people who had passed away which included Roy Conrad, Joe Anderson, Betty Kyle, and Mike and Michaela Elson. “They were extremely […]
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Margaret Ann “Peggy” Hamilton, 91, of Barrington, Illinois, formerly of Coshocton passed away at The Garlands of Barrington on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Peggy was born in Fresno, Ohio on August 22, 1931, to the late Russell H. and Grace C. (Thomas) Wyler. She was a lifelong resident of Coshocton County until she moved to […]
Rita K. Graham, 72, of Coshocton passed away at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center on Monday May 22, 2023. Rita was born in Coshocton on April 26, 1951, to the late Robert D. and Lois (Hayes) Patterson. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School and retired from East Elementary in Newcomerstown as a custodian, she loved spending […]
Franklin D. Chaney, age 82, of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1941, to the late William and Louise (Brown) Chaney. Frank was a veteran of the National Guard and worked as a laborer and mason most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with […]
Merlyn Joyce Stevens, 79, of Malta went home to be with the Lord on May 20th, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Merlyn was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Oct. 10th, 1943. Merlyn is preceded in death by her father and mother Cameron and Esther Fero, 1 sister, 7 brothers, and […]
Stephen Randall Lee, age 62, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1958, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late George and Helen (Grant) Lee. Per Stephen’s wishes, a cremation will take place. Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family. An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
Katherine Sue Wimer, known to friends and family as Kathy, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023, in Coshocton, Ohio. Born on August 22, 1953, in Mount Clare, West Virginia, Kathy was a gentle, thoughtful woman who brightened the lives of those around her. Kathy was the beloved daughter of the late William C. and […]
Harold R. Ulrich Jr., 58, of Coshocton passed away unexpectantly at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on November 17, 1964 to the late Harold R. Ulrich Sr. and Alice F. (West) ulrich. Harold was a graduate of River View High School and was currently working at Cleveland […]