NEWARK – The public is invited to view the moon rise in alignment with the Octagon Earthworks on Friday, Nov. 27 or Saturday, Nov. 28. The event is being hosted by The Ohio State University’s Newark Earthworks Center and the Ohio History Connection. The Octagon Earthworks were built by ancestors of today’s American Indians approximately 2,000 […]
On Nov. 23, the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident(s) and one complaint(s). Accidents 4:55 PM: Donna F. Ashcraft of Coshocton was turning north onto TR 1154 from US 36 when she struck the vehicle of Bruce Eckelberry of Coshocton Complaints 10:11 AM: An illegal dump site was discovered on TR 256 west of […]
COSHOCTON – For most people, the upcoming holiday season is a time of celebration, spending time with family and friends, and baking up some family-favorite Christmas cookies. But for others, the season can be stressful, which can lead to depression or what is referred to as the Christmas Blues. Here are some helpful tips from […]
COSHOCTON – This year, kick off your Christmas season a little bit differently with a Christmas-themed 5k night race at Lake Park on Dec. 19. The Jingle Bell Jangle 5k is part of a new venture by locals Dustin Haywood and Kelly Treat as they strive to host more events, mostly races, in Coshocton in […]
Thankful. Let’s try making a list. Honestly, I have never – well, maybe in grade school when asked by a teacher. But not for a long time. Let’s give it a whirl. Faith. Family. Freedom. The right to publish this paper and write about subjects that we and others deem important without fear of reprisal. […]
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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!
COSHOCTON – If you are looking for a unique, handmade gift for someone on your Christmas list this year, look no further than the annual Lake Park Holiday Bazaar which will be Friday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year, all vendor space has been taken and a total of 60 tables […]
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Martin “Marty” Gosser, age 61, of Coshocton passed away on April 30, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 24, 1963, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Martin E. and Janet (Mason) Gosser. On July 16, 1993, he married Robin (Fine) Gosser, who survives. Marty was a hard worker, currently […]
Helen Marie Shearn, age 88, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Roscoe Gardens in Coshocton. She was born January 24, 1937 to Russell and Christina (Johnson) Jennings in Adamsville, Ohio. Upon graduation from Adamsville High School in 1955, Helen began her lifelong career as a traditional housewife and mother of […]
Randy E. Hahn, 66, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Lafayette. He was born in Coshocton, OH on January 31, 1959 to the late Richard Hahn and Margaret (Reigle) Hawthorne. Randy enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with his dogs, Tiny and Pepper, and […]
Mary Lou Carroll, age 91, of Coshocton passed away on April 24, 2025 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born on June 15, 1933 in Baltic, Ohio at home to the late Walter Frederick and Alta Elnora (Everhart) McClure. On, April 20, 1955 she married the late Thomas G. Carroll, the former owner of Carroll’s […]
Gloria Jean (Wilson) Stokes, 75, formerly of Walhonding, died Friday, April 25, 2025 at The Grove at Oakleaf Village in Columbus. She was born April 4, 1950 to the late Donald E. and Virginia L. (Haines) Wilson. She married William Francis Stokes on June 7, 1968, who preceded her in death Jan. 27, 2024. Gloria […]
Bruce Allen Umstott, 60, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born in Coshocton, OH on June 12, 1965 to the late Robert and Rose (Mangiopane) Umstott. Bruce was a graduate of Coshocton High School, Coshocton County Career Center, and Zane State College. He worked at Kraft for […]
Charles H. Allen, 67, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center Emergency Department on Thursday April 24, 2025. Charles was born in Coshocton on July 4, 1957, to the late James and Imogene (Monk) Allen. He was a mechanic throughout his life, loved spending time with his family, friends and riding Harley […]