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On July 4, 2020, the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a 17 year old male being the victim of an armed robbery. Deputies and detectives began investigating the incident. On July 7, 2020 detectives and deputies took four adults into custody in reference to this incident. They also executed search warrants […]
The Coshocton Footlight Players will conduct the annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the meeting will take place only online using the Zoom platform. Members interested in attending should send an email to [email protected] to reserve a spot for the Zoom meeting invitation. Instructions for joining […]
In today’s busy world, baking seems to be a lost art. Often, both parents are working and taking the time to bake a treat is just another chore to take care of. However, baking with your children can provide amazing benefits. Besides having a delicious treat as the end product, baking helps children to develop […]
Coshocton County is currently at 65.7 percent self-response rate for the 2020 Census. That is only 6.3 percent below the 2010 rate. Areas with the most people still needing to return their information include: Sixth Street on the west side, Locust Street and Oak Avenue on the north, the railroad tracks on the east, and […]
“WWII Posters — Rallying the Home Front” will be on display at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum through Dec. 31. This special exhibit of more than 500 American propaganda posters commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. As the U.S. sent troops to the front lines, artists were recruited to encourage those at home to […]
“I’ve never seen anyone turn down ice cream,” said Pastor Bill Dunfee of New Beginnings Ministries. “There is nothing like the ice cream truck. The kids chase you down. We don’t charge one dime. Matthew 10:8 says freely you have received, freely give.” New Beginnings Ministries in Warsaw has a heart for the community during this […]
For months places have been closed, including churches, and it hasn’t been easy. Dave Boots, pastor of the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene revealed that within the first couple of weeks of the pandemic he was frustrated, “People were getting scared, attendance was going down, and I was getting frustrated.” Similarly, Pastor Mike Jansen of […]
Woodcrafter Jay Lenhart of Crowtown Mill Design used his woodworking skills to create flags and crosses designed with first responder symbols to present to area first responders on June 24. Lenhart presented them to the sheriff’s office, West Lafayette Police Department, Coshocton County EMS, Coshocton Fire Department, Coshocton Regional Medical Center, and city hall. Lenhart signed each […]
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Rita Hill, 83, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center on Monday, July 6, 2020. Rita was born in Coshocton on April 22, 1937 to the late Albert and Judith (Hughes) Burris. She was a member of the AMVETS, VFW Auxiliary and the Gold Wing Club. Rita enjoyed bowling, spending time in […]
James William Rogers, 92, of Orrville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1928 in Blissfield, Ohio to the late William and Edith (Jarvis) Rogers. Jim grew up farming and loved every aspect of it. After attending college, Jim joined the United States Army, serving his country from […]
Bessie M. Yacapraro, 85, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Bessie was born in Lakeville, Ohio November 19, 1934 to the late Harry James and Zelptha Alberta (Etzwiler) Sigler. September 20, 1952 she married Joseph A. Yacapraro Sr., who preceded her in death March 24, 2012. Bessie is survived by one […]
Thomas T. “Tom” Ungurean, 69, passed away at his family home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Tom was born in Coshocton on June 7, 1951 to the late Constantine “Carl” and Sophie F. Ungurean. He loved his airplanes, motorcycles, race cars and collecting guns. Tom was the Vice President of Oxford Mining in Coshocton, Alton […]
Jeffrey L. “JR” Robison, 63 of Coshocton, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. JR was born in Orrville, Ohio on March 27, 1957 to the late Osker and Corinne (Jensen) Robison. JR was a member of the Coshocton Elks Lodge #376. He loved working with his hands; he worked in Auto Body throughout his […]
Conor Allen Wright, 28, passed away on July 2nd, 2020. He was born in Columbus on January 10th, 1992 to Charlotte Dotson and the late Terry Allen Wright. Conor is survived by his mother Charlotte and his brother Corbin Wright. A cremation will take place for Conor and the Miller Funeral Home is serving the […]
Olive L. Corder, 89, of Coshocton passed away at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Olive was born in Coshocton, Ohio on Sept. 3, 1930 to the late Robert and Lucy (Jones) Richcreek. She graduated from Roscoe High School and was a private L.P.N. throughout her life. Olive was a member […]