Government
With all of the chaos and issues that have been going on in the world, mostly at a national level, these unprecedented times can have people wondering what they can do, how they can help and how they can get involved. Whether one is looking to get involved on a federal, state or local level, […]
West Lafayette Mayor Steve Bordenkircher said there are a number of benefits in connecting the village water system to the Coshocton system. “Our water treatment plant is 20 years old,” Bordenkircher said. “We’ve been talking about this for about three years. In the southeast corner of the village, we had substandard piping and that has […]
The 2020 city tax returns are due on or before April 15, 2021. Taxpayers are encouraged to use the outside drop box located at the Eighth Street parking lot or mail your correspondence. If you need tax preparation, forms are available at www.cityofcoshocton.com or they can be picked up at the local post office located […]
The state of village address is something that mayors are expected to deliver at the beginning of each year. Addressing the conditions of the village and to share what has happened, in the past year; also, to give some expectations and goals for the new year. Over the past 12 years, as mayor of the […]
2019 was a year of difficult challenges and accomplishments in our village, and 2020 challenged us in different ways as never before in modern times. Early in the year our community, our state, our country, and the entire world were faced with the COVID-19 pandemic which continues today. This has been a time of masks. […]
Wow! 2020 what a year, from the pandemic, to protests, to political uncertainty and terms like “we are in this together,” “new normal,” “unprecedented” and my personal favorite, “you’re on mute.” President Biggers, council members, elected officials, coworkers, and my fellow citizens. I would like to start by thanking my inner circle that surrounds me, […]
With so much chaos surrounding the presidential election and the riot that occurred at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, Mayor Mills took time at the Jan.11 city council meeting to address the energy exerted throughout the nation. Mills said, “Basically, I look at it as definitely an energy waster to think about what […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump on Dec. […]
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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 […]
Harley Thomas “Tom” Gable, 85, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Oaks at Bethesda. Born on March 17, 1940, in Alliance, Ohio, Tom was the only child of the late Harve and Edna (Heacock) Gable. He was raised on the Heacock family farm near Sebring and went on […]
Paul Edward Arthur, 59, of Coshocton passed away on May 7, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Henry Daniel and Mary Ellen (Williams) Arthur. Paul was a member of the Full Gospel Temple church with his significant other, Catherine Hawk. He enjoyed the slow pace of a […]
Christina Dew Sturtz passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on May 8, 2025. Chrissy was born to Lois Mae and Myron Dew on February 23, 1952. She always said she could not have picked more perfect parents. She moved to Coshocton at the age of 14 from Massillon, Ohio, when […]
Robert Lewis Lawrence, age 75, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1949, to the late John Lawrence and Virginia (Eaton) Bates. Robert attended Ridgewood High School and worked for Pontiac Motors, upholstered vehicles and he worked for Kurz-Kash Inc. in Newcomerstown before retiring. He was a […]
Renita S. Basiewicz, 61, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away on Monday May 5, 2025. Renita was born in Dennison, Ohio on January 19, 1964, to the late Chester and Mary Ann (Galbraith) Ankrom. She was currently working at Majora Lane Care Center in Millersburg, Ohio as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Renita is survived by […]
John Stephen “Steve” Miller passed away peacefully under hospice care on May 4, 2025 after coping bravely with major health issues for over a decade. Instead of complaining, he counted his blessings. Steve was born 6/30/44 in Coshocton to the late Oscar and Mildred (Wright) Miller. He was a graduate of Coshocton High School and […]