Community NewsCOSHOCTON – Christmas was made a little bit merrier Dec. 19 for the hundreds of families that received assistance from The Salvation Army. Food, coats, boots, hats, gloves, toys and even wrapping paper were made available to the families thanks to generous donations from the community. “We are very blessed that the community works alongside […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Commissioners had their bi-weekly meeting today, Dec. 19 and immediately went into executive session with Fred Wachtel, County Engineer to discuss a bargaining unit agreement. After the executive session, the Commissioners read and approved the following: – A motion to turn over all bids for 2013 Aggregate to Mr. Fred […]
COSHOCTON – Christmas is over for another year and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. While you and your friends ring in the New Year with parties, food, and maybe some alcohol, please keep in mind these New Year’s Eve safety tips from Sheriff Tim Rogers that can be the difference between life […]
COSHOCTON – Certified 4-H shooting sports instructors are gearing up for 2013 classes. Classes starting in January are beginning air rifle, position shooting air rifle, and air pistol. Beginning air rifle teaches basic marksmanship skills that can be applied to many other shooting disciplines. The importance of proper sight picture, trigger control, and breath control […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – The West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its second annual Christmas lighting contest for residents in the 43845 zip code. This year the contest was broken down in categories of traditional, country and community choice with a $50 Wal-Mart card as the prize. The winners in each category were: […]
COSHOCTON – Flu season is upon us, but there are ways to prevent it and even keep it from spreading when someone in your family is battling the illness. According to Katherine Clark, public health nurse at the Coshocton City Health Department, one of the most important tips she can give people is to wash […]
WARSAW – During this holiday season of giving, consider a unique and meaningful gift this year. Give a donation to the River View Bronze Bear Project “in honor of” or “in memory of” River View Alumni. In August of 2014, an eight-foot bronze bear will be erected in front of River View High School to […]
COSHOCTON – Students from Coshocton, River View and the Career Center helped pack food boxes for needy families Dec. 17, at The Salvation Army. Captain John Cornelius said the students had the more than 500 boxes packed in under an hour.
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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 […]
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 […]