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Coshocton Elementary students presented a Colonial Living History Walk on May 15 to experience what life was like in the original colonies of the 1600s. “This is our third year doing this, although we skipped a year. We divided the classes into homerooms and each homeroom has a different colony,” Fifth grade teacher Kim Kulczycki […]
Leadership Coshocton County held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2025 on May 15, at the M Event Centre, located on the grounds of Coshocton KOA Holiday. Family, friends and employers gathered on a warm spring evening to celebrate a year of success. Treated to presentations by members of the class, audience members learned […]
Windsorwood Place hosted a tea party in honor of all mothers on May 9 for its tenants, families and friends. Kelbie Cameron the activity director at Windsorwood said, “We have a guest speaker Judy Elliot who is going to do a short little service with them and then we are just going to mingle. We […]
Chasing Rainbows is part of A World of Color, this summer’s fun family learning program brought to you by Coshocton Public Library, Clary Gardens, Johnson Humrickhouse Museum, Roscoe Village and the Pomerene. Each Thursday at 10 a.m. May 29 – July 17, families coming to the artPARK, 325 Main St. in Coshocton, will explore color in […]
Open Space Event Center, located at 1148 Walnut St., will hold Kizy Flea Fests beginning Saturday, May 31 and continuing every Saturday in June. David Martin, son of Katherine Martin – a 75-year resident of Coshocton, purchased the building last year while home celebrating his mom’s 99th birthday. “She was excited I was moving home.” […]
The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Coshoctonian Award. All nominations should be submitted by Friday, June 20. The award recognizes and honors an individual’s long-term contribution to the well-being and economic climate of Coshocton County. This year’s recipient will be honored at the chamber’s annual dinner on Friday, […]
The Coshocton Collaborative, a revitalization project designed to foster small business growth and economic development in downtown Coshocton, celebrated its grand opening today. The Coshocton County Port Authority, in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, the Governor’s Office of Appalachia, the Coshocton County Commissioners and the Coshocton Foundation held […]
Life is sometimes cut short and while those on Earth don’t have the answers as to why, they trust that God knows. The joy they brought. The memories cherished. The impact made. The trust testament of a person who has passed on can be found in the hearts of those who loved them. The is […]
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Albert “Mike” Burris Jr., age 90, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born October 18, 1934, in West Bedford, Ohio to the late Albert “Mike” and Judith (Hughes) Burris, the first of nine children. He married Karen Joan Kaser in July 1960. Mike and […]
Carl Emmert, age 85, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1940, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Carl and Nellie (Uher) Emmert. He graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville and then joined the United States Army in 1962, proudly serving until 1968. On October 22, 1966, […]
Lawrence Bell Vernon, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Danbury in Millersburg. He was born November 11, 1934 in Adamsville, Ohio to the late Harold Marion and Constance Evelyn (Bell) Vernon. On September 29, 1962, he married Mary Virginia (Flynn) Vernon, who preceded him in death in 2021. Lawrence proudly served in […]
Frederick Charles “Fritzie” Metz
Frederick Charles “Fritzie” Metz, 87, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born May 11, 1938 in Coshocton to the late Frederick James and Ireta Mildred (Spear) Metz. He was a 1956 graduate of Coshocton High School, served in the U.S. Navy, and attended Ohio University studying stationary engineering. Fred […]
Dorothy Ann Lukens, age 78, of Medina, formally of West Lafyette, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1946, in Coshocton to the late Minnie Berinda Clendenning. After graduating from Coshocton High School, Dorothy married John Lukens on December 27, 1966. She worked for […]
Kathleen Marie Hootman, 84, of Conesville, peacefully passed away May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 13, 1940, to the late Raymond and Gertrude (Lapp) Green in Adams Township, Muskingum County. Kathleen was one of 14 children, with 10 surviving to adulthood. She was the only daughter growing up […]
Saundra Lewis, 76, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Coshocton, OH on June 14, 1948 to the late Lorenza and Mildred (Moats) Fowler. Saundra was a member of the Coshocton Church of God. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 53 years. She was the […]