Harriet E. Guilliams, 81, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Monday March 30, 2020. Harriet was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio on December 14, 1938 to the late William and Ethel (Streeter) Newell. She retired from Shaw-Barton after 25 years of service, enjoyed completing Dot-to-Dot puzzles, and loved spending time with her family and […]
Following guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding limiting spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have extended the cancellation of all student and public events through the end of June. The institutions had previously cancelled […]
Please continue to maintain social distancing standards as you are participating in outdoor activity or shopping for essential items. Every citizen has a role in reducing the spread of COVID-19. Basic hygiene and compliance with Ohio Health Department Orders can and will save lives. It is up to each and everyone of us to do […]
On March 27, the sheriff’s office received a call of a burglary in progress in the 1600 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive. The caller advised that her neighbor had broken into her residence and was assaulting her husband. When deputies arrived on scene they were advised that the suspect, a 36-year-old Coshocton male, had returned […]
The Ohio Legislature passed a bill that extended the absentee deadline for the March 17 primary election. There will be no in-person voting at polling locations. If you have already voted in-person or by mail, your ballot will still be counted and you do not need to request a new ballot. Voters who wish to […]
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The Stay at Home Order issued by the Ohio Department of Health remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 unless the Director of the Ohio Department of Health rescinds or modifies this Order at a sooner time and date. Residents are asked to cease non-essential travel and activities. Citizens may go to […]
School closing during the coronavirus pandemic means many children are spending days and weeks at home. For kids it can also mean absence of extracurricular activities and interaction. Some local folks have come up with some engaging ideas for fun activities using Facebook. OSU Extension Coshocton County has a Kids in the Kitchen program on […]
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Carl Owen Miller, age 84, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born December 1, 1940 to Owen and Dorothy (Wolfinger) Miller in Lancaster, Ohio. Carl graduated from Pleasantville in 1958 and later began a career as a machine operator for Owens Corning Fiberglass, where he worked for 33 years. He […]
JR Walters “Fuzzy”, age 75, of Coshocton passed away on April 10, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Coshocton to the late Wilson Watson and Bessie (Bradford) Walters. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served two tours in Vietnam and a stint in Germany. He spent his working years as […]
Phillip Dean Porter, age 81, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born August 29, 1943, to Herbert and Wilma (Breeden) Porter in Dresden, Ohio. Phillip served for 2 years in the United States Army and worked as a printer at JII for 40 years. He loved model trains and was […]
Samuel Patrick Fleischer, 71, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born Jan. 30, 1954 in Cleveland to Samuel and Sally (McHugh) Fleischer. He started his working career as a machinist, and was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He was a member of […]
M. Grace “Granny” Huprich, 90, of West Lafayette, passed away at The Ohio State University Medical Center on Tuesday April 8, 2025. Grace was born in Coshocton on July 4, 1934, to the late Orlie and Helen (Darr) Stricker. She and her late husband, Allen owned and operated Huprich TV and Appliance in West Lafayette […]
Jeffery “Jeff” Shane Rust, 46, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born on June 1, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jeff grew up in Coshocton, Ohio, and graduated from Coshocton High School. Jeff’s dedication to hard work was evident in his years at Clow, Wayne Dalton, and his […]
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945 to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P. (Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964 she married David John Gress. Mary owned […]