I started my journalism career in 2002 with a daily newspaper chain. After various stops with them, I am happy to be back home!
I graduated from Coshocton High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2002 from Walsh University. I also earned several awards while working for daily papers, including being honored by Coshocton County’s veterans for the stories I wrote about them.
I am honored and ready to once again shine a positive light on Coshocton County. I also am the proud mother of a little girl named Sophia!
Logistically the county’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic is running like clockwork, but people need to be patient when it comes time to call for appointments to receive the shot. “The clinic is running as well as any place in the state in a small community like ours,” said Coshocton County Commissioner Dane Shryock. “If we had […]
The River View Black Bears placed eighth out of 22 teams at the Jimmy Wood Invitational at New Lexington High School. Individuals placing for the Bears were: 106 – Jeremy Gano, fourth; 120 – Tucker Mounts, fifth; 132 – Austin Philabaum, fourth; 138 – Gavin Kesterson, eighth; 152 – JD Herron, seventh; 160 Travin Berry, […]
For several years the Coshocton County commissioners and the dog warden have been working their way through a list of capital improvement projects at the animal shelter. “We’ve been trying to do one large project a year,” said Rusty Dreher, county dog warden. Some of their projects have included the furnace, parking lot, and security […]
Children age 3-12 are invited to come to the library’s children’s room during the month of February to adopt a book buddy to love and read to. “We are hoping to encourage a love of reading, which is always the goal,” said Jenn Williams, marketing coordinator at the Coshocton Public Library. “Hopefully the stuffed animals […]
The title of Ron and Crystal Meinstein’s new book is “150 Years of Marriage,” but it’s about much more than love and family. It includes lessons on history, life and the importance of sharing your stories. “It goes all the way back to when my wife and I first met,” Ron Meinstein said. “We grew […]
The COVID-19 pandemic might have forced Ashley Bryant to miss her normal holiday tradition with family, but it also led her to a new business venture after a fun time at home with them. “Usually, the weekend of Thanksgiving, she and her nanny and her daughter and my oldest go to ‘The Nutcracker,’” said Valeree […]
For the first time in 18 years, the Coshocton County Airport will be under new leadership. John “Marty” Dobson is replacing Bethel Toler, who retired due to health issues. “Bethel Toler was a tremendous asset to the Coshocton County Airport over the past 18 years, beginning in July 2002,” said Jerold Meyer, Coshocton County Airport […]
Every now and then there are stories that warm your heart while also bringing tears to your eyes. For me those stories this year were both about firefighters. Sixty-two years ago, Ernie Norris decided he needed a little excitement in his life, so he joined the fire department. He was honored for those years of […]
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Debra K. Booth, 63, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. Born January 29, 1962 in Coshocton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Smith) Bryant. Debra was employed by Kraft Foods for 17 years. She enjoyed planting flowers, gardening and loved spending time with her […]
Raymond E. Mulford, 66, of Toledo, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 in Toledo. He was born February 17, 1959 in Coshocton to the late Carl L. and Alice (Roahrig) Mulford. Ray attended Conesville Grade School and graduated from Bowsher High School, Toledo. He was employed for the last 23 years by K&M Tire. Ray […]
James “Jimmy” Felton Jr., 48, of Coshocton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wooster, OH on November 30, 1976. Jimmy, also know as “Bummer” graduated from the Coshocton County Career Center in auto mechanics. He had previously worked at Marathon gas station and was […]
Judy Kay Mizer, age 83, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born April 13, 1942 to the late Russell Gibbs and Bessie (Leindecker) Ames in Dover, Ohio. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Fresno High School. On June 19, 1965, she married Ralph Eugene Mizer, and became a […]
Mary Emaline Taylor, age 76, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born April 2, 1949, to the late Herman and Faye (Decesna) Faller in Newark, Ohio. Mary was a wonderful homemaker and mother of eight. She enjoyed feeding birds, birdwatching, collecting angels and owls, and traveling to Amish country. […]
Robert Stephen “Steve” Dawson, 82, of Coshocton, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Steve was born in Coshocton, to the late Robert Truman and Doris Evelyn (Underwood) Dawson on October 21, 1942. Steve attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Coshocton High School in 1960. He participated in the high school band and was […]
Charles C. “Chuck” Myers, 87, of Fresno passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center. Chuck was born in Cuyahoga Falls on September 23, 1937, the late Ward G. and Doris M. (Tasker) Myers. He was a Heavy Equipment operator throughout his life and was the owner operator of Myers […]