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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American Red Cross holds Safety City for kindergartners
COSHOCTON – Two buildings at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds were transformed into a classroom and a miniature city for children attending Safety City. “Safety City is seven days long and we teach the children many things to keep them safe as they start kindergarten in the fall,” said Sher Alloway, the facilitator for the week. […]
Safety City teaches students a variety of lessons
COSHOCTON – Justin Vu’s favorite part of Safety City was learning, which is exactly what the seven day program was about. The Red Cross program is funded by United Way and is geared toward children entering kindergarten. It was held June 20-22 and June 25-28 at the fairgrounds. “We try to teach them as many […]
Kindergarteners learn safety tips at Safety City
COSHOCTON – Coshocton County Red Cross had its annual Safety City event at the fairgrounds Aug. 1 – 9 where more than 40 kindergarteners learned gun safety, fire safety, school bus safety, and many other safety techniques. The kids were split between two sessions, a morning and an evening session. Half of the students participated […]
Safety City educates kindergarten students
COSHOCTON – Another generation of soon to be kindergarten students learned a variety of safety lessons thanks to Red Cross Safety City. “I went as a kid and it was helpful,” said Scott Moses, one of the program’s teen/tween volunteers. “I like being in the classroom with the kids and helping them learn and understand.” […]
Red Cross to offer Safety City
COSHOCTON – If you have a child entering kindergarten this fall, you’ll want to be sure to have them attend Safety City. “One of the goals of the American Red Cross is community disaster education,” said Rachel Benedetti, an AmeriCorps Volunteer who runs Safety City for the Red Cross. “We want to treat and alleviate […]
Organizations get kids ready for school
Several local organizations have been busy helping kids get ready to head back to school. The Mentoring Center of Coshocton County hosted a clothing drive to gather items for children in the Bigs/Littles and Side by Side program. Hygiene products, school supplies and backpacks also were collected. Women of Witness and New Beginnings Ministries also […]
