COLUMBUS – An Ohio House committee today approved the Ohio Workers First Act, sponsored by Reps. Larry Householder and Bill Seitz. The legislation, House Bill 380, closes a loophole that allows illegal aliens to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Householder (R-Glenford) said the bill protects Ohio jobs by protecting the benefits of Ohio workers, and it […]
COSHOCTON – On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Coshocton County Commissioners met with Garry McAnally and Ken Staker, architects from Wachtel & McAnally, to discuss the next step in building the new justice center on the former Central Elementary School lot on the corner of Seventh and Walnut streets. Due to a 1.4 million loss in […]
COSHOCTON – Robert Clark of Coshocton has reached an impressive milestone that many will never achieve in their lifetime. Over the span of 67 years, Clark has donated 35 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. “I started on Sept. 11, 1950 when the train wreck happened in West Lafayette,” said Clark. “I was […]
On Nov. 28, 2017 the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following calls: Officer received a report of an illegal trash dump in the 600 block of East Main Street.
On Nov. 28, 2017 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 4 accident (s) and 1 complaint (s) Accidents 4:43 A.M. Victor Williams of New Philadelphia was traveling east on US 36 when a deer ran into the path of his vehicle causing him to strike it. 6:47 A.M. Christian Grove of Coshocton was stopped in […]
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 […]
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COSHOCTON – Medical marijuana was once again a topic of discussion at city council. Mike Jansen, who regularly attends to express his concerns about the topic, was the first to speak. “I’m just pleading that you place a hedge of protection around our community,” he said. Jansen and Joe Sanders are hoping city council will […]
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John Donald Wilcox Jr., age 47, passed away in Coshocton on April 10, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1977 in Coshocton to John Donald Wilcox Sr. and Sherry (Minor) Walters, who survive. He was a high school graduate and then worked at the Pallet Shop. He enjoyed the slow times of fishing and […]
Sandra Bordenkircher, 86, of Coshocton passed away on April 16, 2025 at Danbury Millersburg. She was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Otto and Coral (Conrad) Schuler. She was a graduate of West Liberty Dental Hygiene program and worked as a Hygienist. On June 21, 1961, she married Louis Bordenkircher, who preceded her […]
John L. Patterson, 87, passed away at his residence on Wednesday April 16, 2025. John was born in Clark on August 5, 1937. He was a graduate of Keene High School. He married Darlene Kitchen on April 4, 1955. He was the owner of Patterson Wiring, and was a volunteer fireman with North Tuscarawas for […]
Vicky Jean Garrido, 59, of Coshocton passed away April 10, 2025 in Columbus at Ohio State University Hospital after a long illness. Vicky lived a life full of love, her greatest love was her son, Christian Garrido. Vicky enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she loved to travel and see beautiful sights. She […]
Jack Eugene Arnold, 79, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born Aug. 6, 1945 in Holmes Co. to the late Robert and Dorothy (Ling) Arnold. He was a graduate of the former Killbuck High School, and a supervisor at Rice-Chadwick for over 50 years. He is […]
Lila B. Marshall, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born on February 22, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Christian E. and Iva (Borror) Babbert. Lila is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, John K. Marshall. Their love story began with a […]
Max B. Snow, 85, of Warsaw passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Blissfield, OH on November 18, 1939 to the late Blaine and Irene (Mullett) Snow. Max graduated from Warsaw High School in 1958 and worked as a foreman for Towne – Sanders, […]