The annual GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Bean Dinner is held the third Sunday in August in Newcastle’s McElwee Park every year in commemoration of the Charles C. Nichols Post, formed in 1867 to support widows and orphans. The first bean dinner got its start on the Nichols Farm West of Newcastle. “It’s been 154 years that we’ve had […]
The 153rd annual G.A.R. Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August at McElwee Park in New Castle. This year a new format will be pick up only on Sunday, Aug. 16 because of COVID-19. The bean dinner will be held drive-thru style. Food will be available from 11 a.m. to […]
NEW CASTLE – The village of New Castle, located on U.S. Route 36 near the Knox County line in Coshocton County, celebrated the 149th annual G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) bean dinner and the 100th anniversary of the Walhonding Rube Band on Sunday, Aug. 21 at McElwee Park. Regular attendees and guests alike enjoyed […]
NEW CASTLE – The 149th annual GAR Bean Dinner will be Sunday, Aug. 21, the customary third Sunday in August at McElwee Park in New Castle. The day begins with church services at 10 a.m. hosted by the New Castle Ministries. Everyone is welcome. A local Boy Scout troop will lead flag rising at 11:15 […]
NEW CASTLE – The 148th annual GAR Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August (Aug. 16) at McElwee Park in New Castle. The day begins with church services at 10 a.m. hosted by The New Castle Ministries. Everyone is welcome. A local Boy Scout troop will lead the flag raising […]
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Karen Mercer, 57, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, September 20, 2021. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 22, 1964. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with her friends and family in her spare time. Karen is survived by her son, Michael (Heather) Moran of Coshocton; Father Richard (Jean Moore) Mercer of Coshocton; […]
Justin R. Waggoner, 31, of Streetsboro, formerly of Coshocton passed away at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Justin was born in Akron, Ohio on March 23, 1990 to Timothy Waggoner and Amanda Haynes. He loved computers, gaming, animals, pokemon, anime and spending time with his family and friends, he will […]
Anna Louise Gertrude Hardesty, 84, of Dresden passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Wednesday September 15, 2021. Anna was born in Cleveland on February 7, 1937 to the late William R. and Gertrude (Fleury) Knopf. She graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio in 1955. Anna was a member of the Garden […]
Vicki Jo Schrock, 49, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1971 in Coshocton to James F. “Sonny” and Patricia A. (Billman) Hughes. She was a 1990 graduate of River View High School, and worked for the last 11 years at Dile’s Faithful Cleaning. She loved […]
Compassion and Kindness – two words that describe his life. Heaven is celebrating as Kenny Phillips was reunited with his beloved wife Penny and son George in HIS Kingdom on Sept. 12, 2021. His compassion and kindness for others touched the lives of so many people throughout his life – the stories are endless. Born […]
George Howard Hartsock, Jr., 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 14, 1963 in Coshocton to George H. Hartsock, Sr. and Helen J. (Swartz) Hartsock of Warsaw. He was a 1981 graduate of River View High School, and later the West Virginia Farrier School. He was […]
Vincent Scott, 61, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born in Cals, Ohio on October 25, 1959 to the late John Henry Scott and Dorothy Mae (Jones) Douglass. He lived in Coshocton, Ohio with Mrs. Ross “Mam” for multiple years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the […]