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Veteran’s Memorial Plaza to be built on court square

Veteran’s Memorial Plaza to be built on court square

Thanks to a $225,000 grant, a spot on the court square where grass doesn’t grow easily will soon be the home of the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. Mary Beck, administrator and project manager for the Coshocton County Commissioners, said the plaza will be approximately 55’ x 75’ and will feature lighting and brick inlay. “When it […]

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No parking signs will go up for parade

No parking signs will go up for parade

On Friday, Nov. 22, there will be no parking on Main Street between Second Street and Seventh Street from 4-9 p.m. for the Miracle on Main Parade. Also, Fourth St. will be closed between Chestnut St. and Main St. from 4-9 p.m. and no parking will be in effect on this section, as well. Vehicles […]

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Opportunity School students collecting coats

Opportunity School students collecting coats

The Coshocton Opportunity School’s fifth annual Dress Up Main Street project will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Students will be hanging coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks from the trees on Main Street in Downtown Coshocton. Citizens in need, may take a coat or other items from a tree beginning […]

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Sports

MVL releases soccer awards

The Muskingum Valley League released awards for the boys and girls varsity soccer season. River View High School was first in the MVL big school division for varsity boys soccer. Laired Williamson was the defensive player of the year. He also was co-player of the year. Co-coach of the year was River View’s Vince Andrews. […]

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Walters goal in overtime wins it for River View

Walters goal in overtime wins it for River View

Hayden Walters scored the game winning goal with 3:21 to play in the second overtime to lift River View over Worthington Christian 1-0 in the OHSAA Division IV State Soccer Championship. The Black Bears defense dodged bullets all game long, including four shots by Worthington Christian that hit the post. The Warriors outshot the Black […]

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RVHS honors state bound soccer team

RVHS honors state bound soccer team

The River View High School varsity boys soccer team was honored with a pep rally this afternoon, Nov. 6, prior to heading out to compete in the OHSAA Final Four semifinal game at Dover High School’s Crater Stadium starting at 7 p.m. against Beachwood. Those not able to make the trip can watch online thanks […]

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Opinion

Around the world in just a balloon

Around the world in just a balloon

Those of us that are in a certain “age range” will recall the original 1956 movie, “Around the World in 80 Days” starring David Niven as the English inventor Phileas Fogg. The film was remade in 2004 and starred Steve Coogan as the inventor. The film was based on the Jules Verne classic 1873 novel […]

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Coshocton County is rolling into the New Year

Coshocton County is rolling into the New Year

You can choose the wording but regardless of how you want to construct your sentence (I just got chills from thinking about sentence structure in high school) our community is on the move. New construction projects dot the landscape, businesses are opening, expanding, moving to new locations in both the public and private sectors. It […]

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Squeezin’ the stuffins out

That’s what it looked like to me – the Buckeyes maybe ate too much Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. Brilliant at times, lethargic when it mattered. Apparently TTUN just wanted it more. Serious fans have already crunched all the numbers and know that the Buckeyes still have an outside chance to make the four-team playoff – […]

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Notices

Sheriff Office Report for Nov. 3, 2021

The Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accidents and 6 Complaints.  Accidents:  Chris Winegar of Coshocton reported a non injury accident in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Complaints:  A female reported an assault. A White Eyes Township Trustee reported damage to a property on Township Road 172. Marcia Hardesty of Coshocton reported vandalism in the 400 block of […]

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Sheriff Office Report for Nov. 2, 2021

The Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 Accidents and 10 Complaints.  Accidents:  Complaints:  Deputies responded to an overdose in the 500 block of North Oak Street in West Lafayette John Barker of Coshocton reported a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of Adams Street Muskingum County Job and Family Services reported a sexual abuse case that took […]

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Sheriff Office Report for Oct. 29, 2021

The Sheriff Office investigated 5 Accident and 4 Complaints.  Accident:  Alia Everhart of Coshocton reported a hit skip in the 300 block of South Third Street. Elisha Shaw of Washington Court House was traveling eastbound on US Route 36 and rear ended a vehicle being operated by Fredrick Wachtel of Coshocton Ceicie Rhoades of Blissfield […]

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Clubs & Organizations

Ridgewood FFA makes apple butter

During the week of Oct. 14-18, members of Ridgewood FFA spent their time during ag classes making apple butter in preparation for the Roscoe Village Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival. The process of making the homemade apple butter is a long process, where much help is needed. To start off, members had to peel about 60 […]

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Meet Frazee from the LCC class of 2025

Meet Frazee from the LCC class of 2025

Laura Frazee grew up in Fresno, where she attended Ridgewood Local Schools, playing volleyball and basketball. After graduating in 2014, she pursued elementary education at Marietta College, where she also played basketball. However, following a foot injury and a realization that teaching wasn’t her ideal path, she returned home. “I loved sciences in high school […]

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Meet Thomas from the Leadership class of 2025

Meet Thomas from the Leadership class of 2025

Ashley Grassbaugh-Thomas a.k.a, Ashley Thomas, grew up in Coshocton and is a 2003 graduate of River View High School. Thomas enjoyed volleyball and was a member of the National Honor Society during her academic career.  Outside of schooling, she worked at McDonald’s in Coshocton where she met her future husband, Jonathon. She intended to move […]

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E-Edition

November 21, 2024 Coshocton County Beacon

November 21, 2024 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!

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November 14, 2024 Coshocton County Beacon

November 14, 2024 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!

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November 7, 2024 Coshocton County Beacon

November 7, 2024 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!

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