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Keene United Methodist Church is planning two ways to share the Lord’s blessings with the community this month. Fresh produce from gardens is welcome to be dropped off and picked up at the church’s picnic shelter on Mondays. “Last year we had folks from the congregation that had extras from their gardens and brought them […]
In 1990, a group of people began to see a need in the community of Coshocton to create and establish a Pregnancy Distress Center in an effort to support expectant and new mothers. Thirty-one years later this non-profit organization has become a 501c3, has been able to provide personal, competent and caring support to numerous […]
With happy tears Kyra Weaver was crowned 2021 West Lafayette Homecoming Queen at Burt Park, Thursday evening, July 29, at the 73rd homecoming festival. “I was junior queen in 2017 and third attendant in 2015 but I had not run for queen yet,” she said. “This is my first year for trying out and I […]
MSW Solutions, LLC announced that ç, MSW, LSW, has joined the counseling and social services practice as an outpatient therapist, serving teens, adults, and couples seeking mental health services. Additionally, Brooks will be facilitating group treatment, specifically focusing on anger management, self-esteem, and social skills. While completing her social work degree, Brooks has been serving […]
Construction of the much-anticipated John and Mary Alford Center for Science and Technology on the shared Newark campus of The Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is complete, and the public is invited to tour the brand-new STEM facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. Located at […]
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) graduates will now get an even stronger competitive edge in the workplace thanks to the college’s newly redesigned general engineering technology degree. The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology offers a quick on-ramp to an in-demand career, excellent salary and advancement opportunities. It’s just the kind of education that […]
Dr. Robert Kroeger, Cincinnati artist and author, is continuing his Ohio Barn Project and will visit the counties of Tuscarawas and Coshocton on Oct. 9 in search of old barns and compelling stories. Most of Kroeger’s paintings go into fundraisers for historical societies and museums – as do sales of his book, “Historic Barns of […]
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is now a participating member of the Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts. This new project brings together 14 independent colleges and universities and 10 community colleges in Ohio to establish three pathways to a baccalaureate degree in English, psychology or biology for students at community colleges. […]
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Lois Genevieve “Jenny” (Akers) Via
Lois Genevieve “Jenny” (Akers) Via died peacefully on July 24, 2021, in Oro Valley, Arizona at the age of 82. Jenny was born in Pulaski, Virginia on March 20, 1939, to the late Claude and Beulah Akers. She graduated from Pulaski high school in 1956. She married Gene Via (Shift Supervisor with Peabody Coal Company) […]
Reverend Father Victor Ray Wesolowski
Reverend Father Victor Ray Wesolowski died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 64 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Father Wesolowski was born on Oct. 14, 1956, to the late Raymond and Odell (Webb) Wesolowski. Father Victor was a lifelong Catholic who received his sacraments of initiation at Immaculate Conception Church in Kenton, […]
Edward Forney Warden, 93, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 26, 2021. Ed was born in Kimbolton, on May 16, 1928 to the late Robert “Bundy” J. and Florence A. (Forney) Warden. He worked at Heller Bros, General Electric, Coshocton Grain Company and Woolen […]
Beryl Dean Cox, 87, of Tyndall passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born at home in Coshocton County on May 14, 1937 to the late Warren and Ethel (Senter) Cox. Beryl graduated from Conesville High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy and Marine […]
Judith “Judy” Ann Swank, 71, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on December 17, 1949 to the late Gail and Margaret (West) Darner. Judy graduated from Tri-Valley High School and took her training to become and LPN at Good Samaritan and also […]
Phillip W. Lindell, 55, of Coshocton passed away at Grant Medical Center on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Phillip was born in Coshocton to the late Walter and Judith (Smith) Lindell. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Phill also enjoyed working on race cars, go carts and demolition derby. Phillip is survived by […]
Elsie Marie (Burch) Spurgeon, a resident of the Living Center in Mount Vernon, died peacefully on July 22, 2021 after a long illness, at the age of 99, of which she was proud to have achieved. Elsie was born on June 20, 1922 in Nellie to the late Robert A. and Edna E. (Cullison) Burch. […]