A new special collection for senior adults is now available at the Coshocton Public Library. The collection consists of three activity kits designed for seniors who may be experiencing cognitive decline and/or Alzheimer’s or dementia. While this group is the targeted demographic, the kits are developed to accommodate all adults. Each kit includes activities and […]
The Coshocton Friends of the Library annual book sale will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coshocton Public Library. In addition to great bargains on thousands of books, movies and magazines, a silent […]
Coshocton Public Library’s Youth Service Coordinator Janice Sycks brought the joy of books to some young readers through Storytime at the Himebaugh Park on June 9. Oceans of Possibilities is the theme for this year’s summer reading program with stories as well as songs and activities related to that theme. Children sang “Take Me Out […]
The Coshocton Public Library now has a new resource, Northstar Digital Literacy, for anyone looking to improve their skills with computers, software, or technology. Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a […]
The Coshocton Public Library will host a free charter bus trip on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in honor of the women’s suffrage movement. Trip attendees will visit two locations in Northeast Ohio that played a significant role in securing the vote for women. The two locations will include the site […]
A new collection of sensory toys are now available to checkout from the Coshocton Public Library. The S.E.N.S.E. at your Library program (Sensory Experience Nurturing Special Education) is for children of all ages as well as young adults and adults with developmental disabilities. The toys are intended to be a playful experience for the senses […]
The Coshocton Public Library is one of 25 libraries nationwide selected to participate in Let’s Talk About It (LTAI): Women’s Suffrage, a grant designed to spark conversations about American history and culture through an examination of the women’s suffrage movement. The competitive award comes with a $1,000 stipend to support programming costs and 10 copies […]
The Coshocton Public Library will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November 19 prior to Our Town Coshocton’s Miracle on Main parade. Refreshments, take and make crafts for youth, and special guest, Rudolph, will be available outside the library between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. To promote safety and well-being, all activities will […]
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Elmer R. Wright, 90, of Coshocton passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home on Tuesday November 29, 2022. Elmer was born in Greenville, Kentucky on January 4, 1932, to the late William E. and Grace (Evitts) Wright. In his early years, he was a Farmer, worked at Peabody Coal Company and owned a Sharpening Shop […]
Judy Patricia (Howard) Adams, 69, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Evarts, Kentucky on September 16, 1953 to the late Tesco and Arkey (Cornett) Howard. She and her family relocated to Coshocton in January of 1962; where she remained […]
Harvey Kent Lipps, 74, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born Feb. 16, 1948 in Weston, WV to the late Roscoe Harvey Lipps and Juanita Lucille (Francis) Marks. He was a proud Veteran, having served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1967-1970. He married Sandra Sue (Shetler) Lipps on Dec. […]
Marian Rochelle Stephen, 60, departed the earth for her heavenly home with Jesus on November 28, 2022 surrounded by family at her home. She fought a hard fight against liver cancer for nearly two years. Marian was born in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Wayne Warne and Phyllis Rippith (Koons). In January of 2011, she […]
Esther Irene Freshwater, 94, of Mount Vernon passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Country Court Nursing Home in Mount Vernon. She was born on April 27, 1928 in Muskingum County to the late Wilbur and Velma (Baughman) Untied. She worked at Essex Wire in Zanesville, Ohio Plastic in Frazeysburg, she was a cook at Harrod’s […]
Robert (Bobby) K. Taylor, 67 of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 22nd. Born in Cambridge Ohio on February 18, 1955 to Keith and Audrey Taylor of West Lafayette, Ohio. Bobby graduated in 1973 from Ridgewood High School and then attended MACT college for 2 years. He then enlisted in the Army for 4 years. […]
Dianne Breed, 80, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born Sept. 4, 1942 in Albermarle, NC to the late Clifford Hugh and Florine Estelle (Rhodes) Drye. She worked at Sun Road Automotive in San Diego, CA for over 25 years until her retirement. In April 2008 she moved […]