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 […]
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Hydrants will be checked starting April 14
The Coshocton Fire Department will be checking hydrants in the city, weather permitting, beginning April 14. The duty shift will notify the local media in which areas of the city they will be checking each day. The residents in the area that is being tested may experience some discoloration in their water. Let your water […]

Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee welcomes new members
The Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee is welcoming two new members. Brooke Bigrigg and Emily Marrison were appointed effective April 1, for five-year terms ending March 31, 2030. Bigrigg, appointed by Coshocton County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Jason W. Given, has taken Kathy Gwinn’s seat on the committee. A New Concord native who graduated from […]

Courthouse Downs, Gallop for the Glow will benefit illumination project
A unique fundraiser will be held to benefit the courthouse illumination project. Courthouse Downs, Gallop for the Glow will be held Saturday, May 3 in the community room on Chestnut Street. The event begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers, with dinner at 6 p.m. and then a viewing of the Kentucky Derby. After […]

April 3, 2025 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!

Health district hosting spring open house
The Coshocton Public Health District will be hosting a spring open house on Wednesday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. Enjoy a light refreshment and snack while you tour the facility, visit with staff, and meet the health commissioner. Complete the newest survey, […]

Lake Park Clean-Up Day set for April 5
The Friends of the Parks will hold the annual Lake Park Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. The community is invited to help spruce up the grounds and flower beds at Lake Park. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the park district office and will be assigned to work groups. […]

Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce Auction coming soon
The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce Auction has been going on for more than 40 years. This is the only fundraiser the chamber of commerce holds each year. This year, the auction will be Monday through Friday, April 7-11. A wide variety of donated items from local businesses are up for auction. The link to […]

March 27, 2025 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!