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Ashton Metheny, owner of Ashton’s K9 Classes, recently added two new dog trainers to her program. Becky Frame and Marcie Dryden were recently hired. Frame teaches AM Level 1 classes and helps with the agility and board trains. Dryden teaches Agility Level 1 and 2 classes. “I’ve been training dogs since 2018. I worked full […]
Coshocton Regional Medical Center was recognized for its excellent performance on social responsibility, receiving an “A” Grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse, and community benefit. Coshocton Regional […]
The Coshocton County District Library is announcing the retirement of West Lafayette Branch Manager Andrea Schweitzer-Smith. She dedicated 37 years of service to the library, including her work as a page, circulation clerk, children’s programming assistant, preservation department head, branch assistant, and branch manager. “I have enjoyed each position held at the library over the […]
The United Way of Coshocton recognized McWane Ductile for being awarded the top giver for the fourth year in a row for the 2023-24 United Way Campaign. This award highlights the business who contributes the largest total amount for the annual United Way Campaign. This accomplishment was awarded at the United Way Annual Meeting held […]
Coshocton Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, received the 2024 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for the fourth time since 2020. This distinction places Coshocton Regional Medical Center among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades. “Earning the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for the fourth time […]
KidCycle is an opportunity for families to buy and sell their gently used kids items. Infant through in style junior clothing, toys, books, and more is accepted. Every seller receives most of their profit and has the option to increase profit by helping during the sale. The spring sale will be held Friday, March 22, from noon to […]
Pearl Valley Cheese, a fourth-generation, family-owned cheesemaker located in eastern Ohio, nestled in the rolling hills of Coshocton County, near the Amish Country attractions, is honored to announce its gold and silver medal awards at the prestigious 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest. The World Contest has been hosted by the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association biennially since […]
Some Bakersville ladies are working on a project to have a farmers market in the village this summer at the community park. “We are calling it Bakersville Market, but I really want it to be a fun Friday night event for the community,” said Marissa Henninge, market manager. “We are looking for local makers, bakers, and […]
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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 […]