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State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) sent a letter to Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, to encourage action on awarding funding from the All Ohio Future Program to the Conesville Industrial Park in Coshocton County. As the former location of the Conesville Power Plant, which was co-owned by American Electric Power, this […]
The Coshocton Foundation announced its 2025 scholarships for adult, non-traditional students. Foundation executive director Bob Pell explained that the Coshocton Foundation awards more than 100 scholarships each year, most of which are designated for graduating high school seniors. In recent years, more adults are returning to college, and many have expressed a need for financial […]
On June 5, at approximately 03:15 a.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a motor vehicle accident in the 500 block of South Seventh Street in the city of Coshocton. Upon arrival, it was determined by deputies that a 2020 Kia Forte had backed into a pole in the parking lot of Circle […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking all motorists to do their part in promoting roadway safety during what has been characterized by safety officials as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This time period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an increased number […]
On June 3, at approximately 6:20 p.m. a deputy was on patrol in the area of US 36 and CR 10 when he observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. The deputy turned around and followed the motorcycle to US 36 and SR 93. The motorcycle made a right hand turn, traveling […]
The Bakersville Market returns for its 2025 season, bringing fresh goods, local vendors, and family fun to the Bakersville Community Park. Held the first Friday of each month from June through October, the market runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and offers a welcoming space where creativity, community and local goods meet. Each month, visitors […]
Coshocton Public Health District will host the next Coffee with A Doc, event on Thursday, June 12, featuring Sheila Mayse, LSW. Mayse returns for part two of “Mental Health Awareness,” focusing on the topic “Self-Care: Beyond the Bubble Bath.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. The event will take place […]
For more than 40 years, the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival has been held at the county fairgrounds. This year, the festival will be Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7. This is a free event thanks to local sponsors. The festival will include kiddie rides, food vendors, craft booths, musical entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks, night glow […]
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Carolyn Woods, 78, of Coshocton passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Roscoe Gardens. She was born on April 27, 1947 in McArthur, Ohio to the late Marvin L. and Flora E. (Martin) England. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and began her career as a nurse. She worked at Coshocton Reginal Medical […]
It is with great sadness that the family of James N. “Jimmy Jack” Ayers announce his passing on May 24, 2025, at the age of 92 years. His daughter Lorrie was his caretaker for the last several years, and then James moved to Florida in 2024 to live with his daughter and son-in-law, at which […]
Helen Marie Kimball, 90, of Fresno passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home. Born January 12, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Emery and Winona Belle (Davis) Poling. She was a graduate of Victory High School, Adamston, WV. Helen later worked quality control at Allied Baltic Rubber […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Eugene Ames on June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 80 following a years-long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Don was born in Coshocton, Ohio on November 10, 1944 to Pete and Garnet Ames. Don leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Cheryl […]
Steven Stanton, 74, of Nashport, passed away on Thursday June 5, 2025 at home. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Coshocton to the late William E. and Betty (Jones) Stanton. He was a graduate of Centerville High School. In his working years, he was a member of the Union Local #495 Plumbers and […]
Terry Darr, age 55, of Coshocton passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1969 in Coshocton to the late William “Bill” Erman and Joann (Wiggins) Erman, who survives. He was a 1989 graduate of River View High School and attended Zane State where he earned his […]
Deborah Ann “Debbie” (Landon) Sampsel, 66, died Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born Sept. 29, 1958 in Millersburg to the late Paul L. and Lillian E. (Smith) Landon. She loved watching and reading mystery stories, painting, and taking care of her home. Her grandchildren were very important to her, and […]