Sharon Ankrum was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on March 3, 2021 at age 73 after a long illness. She was born to Robert and Dorothy Lukens on August 12, 1947 in Coshocton, Ohio. After graduating from high school, she married her sweetheart, David Ankrum on June 25, 1966. […]
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Bean dinner to be pick up only
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 buzzes with activity for 149th bean dinner
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 […]
149th GAR Bean Dinner to be Aug. 21
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 […]
148th GAR Bean Dinner approaching
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 […]
