Paula Ann Meek, 49, of Coshocton passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Born March 26, 1976 in Coshocton, Paula is the daughter of the late Rolland Lee Meek and Pauline Kay (Hart) Wilson. Paula will be missed by her significant other Brad Young; step daughter Kayla Swartz of Coshocton; granddaughter […]
Opinion
Mark’s Musings – January 15, 2020
The Beacon is rolling along! I am sure that many of you – if not all – were surprised by the announcement of our sale to AloNovus. This was a decision that was many months in the making and one that Nancy and I did not take lightly for many reasons. One of those very […]
Mark’s Musings – January 8, 2019
For the past 11 years the team at The Coshocton County Beacon has had the distinct pleasure and honor of providing this community with a weekly community newspaper that focuses on the positive news happening here in Coshocton County along with publishing advertisements for area businesses and organizations. And while it has been a privilege […]
Mark’s Musings – December 31, 2019
Mark’s Musings Here we are on the verge of another year. Another year of promises, anticipation and hope. All mixed in with a presidential election in November. But wait, let’s digress for a moment. How many times did YOU watch “A Christmas Story”? You were aware that it was on two different channels this year, […]
Mark’s Musings – December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas to one and all! By the time you receive your Dec. 25 issue of The Coshocton County Beacon many of you will have no doubt already had your first, second or third – viewing of “that” movie. You know the one I am referring to of course. That silly stocking cap – the […]
Mark’s Musings – December 18, 2019
As we head into the final full week before that most joyous of seasons, let’s take a moment of pause to reflect on just how great this community is – and how blessed we are to live here. Coshocton County is just a very special place and has many, many very special people. If you […]
Mark’s Musings – December 11, 2019
Here we are. Another week closer to Christmas – and another week closer to “that” movie. Hopefully you are making preparations for Christmas, have purchased some gifts and making sure that you are on the “nice” list. Everyone seems to be saying the same thing – Christmas is close. Yes, that is correct. With Thanksgiving […]
Mark’s Musings – December 4, 2019
It is hard to believe that the Christmas season is here. With the Thanksgiving holiday being as late as it can possibly be in any year, flipping the calendar to December upon arriving in the office this morning (Monday) brings a bit of reality to the arrival of December 25. Of course with all the […]
Mark’s Musings – November 27, 2019
Did you make it to the Miracle on Main parade? Aren’t the new lights – I am talking especially about the stars that adorn Main Street – beautiful! Appreciation goes to the many sponsors that helped make them possible. Did you make it to the Warsaw Lions Music and Comedy Show at River View High […]
