People & Places
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Coshocton Public Health District and the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office will present a bicycle safety event on Tuesday, June 3 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature a bicycle safety lesson and a free hot dug lunch provided by the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office. The health district […]
On May 6 at approximately 6:02 p.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an injury accident on Chestnut Street, near North Second Street in Coshocton. Upon arrival of deputies, it was determined that Debra Brown of Coshocton was traveling west on Chestnut Street, and Jeremey Sammons Jr. of Coshocton […]
On May 6, at approximately 7:30 p.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an injury accident on US 36, near CR 27, in Bethlehem Township. Upon arrival of deputies, it was determined that Justis Baumgarner, 40, of Nashport, was traveling east on US 36 when he ran off the […]
The Coshocton County Sportsman’s Club hosted its annual kids fishing derby on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Park. Bill Mizer president of the sportsman’s club said this was the 33rd year for the event. “This is just something to get the kids out and away from the computers and electronics and get […]
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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 […]