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 […]
The annual kids’ fishing derby has been a huge event that families look forward to every year. This year, the derby will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Park. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and kids can fish until 2 p.m. Children of all […]
Looking for outdoor fun? A new business in Coshocton County provided by Marcus Olinger brings a great fishing experience through scenery, boating and catching fish. Three Rivers Outfitters offers an opportunity for a guided fishing trip on Coshocton County’s three rivers- the Muskingum, Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers. “Basically, it’s an opportunity to fish where not many […]
All of you fishermen/fisherwomen out there may be interested to know there is a new bait store only five minutes from Wills Creek. As most people know, the Wills Creek Dam area offers great fishing and Tucks Bait & Tackle has everything you need. They have live bait, fat head minnows, crawlers, and wax worms, […]
In 2000 John “Smoke” Sikora decided to turn his dream of running a bait shop into a reality. A little bit of green paint and three shelves later Smoke’s Bait Shop was born. The shop recently opened for its 20th season in the garage behind Sikora’s home at 309 N. 11th St., two houses behind […]
COSHOCTON – The 2018 Coshocton Kids Fishing Derby will be held at Lake Park on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Coshocton County Sportsmen Association, in conjunction with the Coshocton City and County Park District, Friends of the Parks, and the ODNR Division of Wildlife. This will […]
COSHOCTON – The cold temperatures didn’t keep away the county’s smallest fishermen on May 6. The Coshocton County Sportsman’s Association’s annual fishing derby was held at Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lake was surrounded by kids and their parents trying their luck at catching the biggest fish. Bob Bigrigg is the […]
COSHOCTON – Tanner Ward’s dad, Tim, taught him fishing as soon as he could walk and Tim continues to be Tanner’s favorite person to go fishing with. Recently, that love of fishing helped him out-fish many two man teams and qualify to fish in the National Bassmaster College Series Tournament to be held in August […]
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Roxanne Slaughter, 75, of Coshocton passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home. She was born in Coshocton, OH on July 10, 1950 to the late Charles March and Maxine (Williams) Sharrock. Roxanne graduated from River View High School and worked at Ansell- Edmonts before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending […]
Steven W. Wright, 55, of Warsaw, passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Tuesday July 8, 2025. Steven was born on April 29, 1970, in Coshocton to the late Gary Wright and Marian Middaugh. He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 1988 and was currently working at Kraft Heinz in Coshocton. […]
Kathryn Louise Mitchell, 86, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. She was born in Coshocton, OH on October 13, 1938 to the late Carl E. and Clara (Moody) Blair. Kathryn previously worked for Bates, American Glove Factory, and Pretty Products. She was a member of The Salvation Army, […]
Patricia “Patsy” Sue Stephan, 90, of West Lafayette passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Millersburg, OH on June 17, 1935 to the late Glen and Florence (Everhart) VanSickle. Patricia graduated from Millersburg High School in 1953, while still in high school she worked at her parents […]
Mark A. Mitchell, 63, of Coshocton passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at his home. He was born in Coshocton, OH on May 9, 1962. Mark attended River View High School and enjoyed listening to heavy metal music and watching wrestling on T.V. Mark is survived by his mother, Sandra (Wilden) Mitchell of Coshocton; siblings […]
Jane E. Moore, 69, of Coshocton passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born on August 5, 1955 in Coshocton to the late Gene and Helen (Gross) Conrad. On August 5, 1978, she married Richard A. Moore, who survives. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Moore; […]
Dennis E. Hart, 80, of Warsaw died Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1945 in Coshocton County to the late Harold L. (John) and Edith Pauline “ Polly” (Fry) Hart. Denny worked at Continental Can and American National Can in Mt. Vernon. He retired from Organic Technologies in Coshocton […]