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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Apple Butter Stirrin’ takes you back in time
COSHOCTON – Relive the old-time harvest celebrations at the Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival in Roscoe Village on Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20. This is a 49-year tradition of making homemade apple butter in large copper kettles over an open fire. Stroll down Whitewoman Street to visit all the vendors. The Canal Queens contest […]
Roscoe Village to host ice cream social
COSHOCTON – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum will collaborate with Medbery Marketplace and surrounding businesses to kick off National Ice Cream month with a village-wide day of fun. The public is invited on July 6 to celebrate the summer season with the Roscoe Village Ice Cream Social. They are offering free admission all day, a craft for […]

Summer fun planned for Sunday at Roscoe
COSHOCTON – An annual event at Roscoe Village will be joined this weekend by a brand new one. The 21st annual Corvette Cruise-In will be held Sunday, June 9 in conjunction with the Cheers to Summer Tasting Event. Cheers to Summer will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature the Real […]

Volunteers and guests enjoy Roscoe events
COSHOCTON – A little bit of rain on Dec. 1 didn’t keep Charlee Franta and her grandmother from enjoying activities at the Christmas Candlelighting Celebration in Historic Roscoe Village. “I try to keep her busy and we love Roscoe,” said Beth Williams, Franta’s grandmother. “I took her to the museum too since she’d never been […]
Actors needed for Roscoe Village anniversary celebration
COSHOCTON – The Footlight Players are collaborating with Roscoe Village in its celebration of the 50 year anniversary of the restoration of Roscoe to be held next summer. They are searching for people to portray Ed Montgomery, the Coshoctonian largely responsible for spearheading and funding the restoration, and Nancy Lowe Lonsinger, who served as village […]

Area youth running for canal royalty
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Canal Court Committee will be hosting the 2018 Canal Queen and Princess competitions Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. on the main stage in Roscoe Village. This year, four area teenagers vie for the queen title, and three young ladies are competing to be the new princess. The Canal Junior Queen Contest […]

Coshocton County Wedding Planner 2018 Edition
Find what you need to plan a wedding in Coshocton County in the 2018 Coshocton County Wedding Planner published by The Beacon. Need a florist? Caterer? Wedding cake? Venue? Music? Salon? Nails? Gown or bridal dress? Invitations or accomodations? Jeweler? Photographer? Have a home to decorate, renovate or fill with furniture? The 2018 Wedding Planner […]
Roscoe Village announces plans for Christmas candlelightings
COSHOCTON – The 46th annual Christmas Candlelighting Ceremonies in Roscoe Village will be held as follows: The Roscoe Village Foundation will host the candlelighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2 and the Coshocton Visitors’ Bureau, sponsored by the Roscoe Village Business Association, will host the candlelighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 9. Visitors to the candlelightings will […]