The Coshocton County Commissioners have been working on several projects to benefit the county. Updates include new buildings, renovating other buildings and adding broadband to as much of the county as possible. Mary Beck, county administrator and project manager, said that in the 33 years she has worked for the county, this is the most […]
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A unique event is coming to the Walhonding Valley Historical Society Museum in Warsaw. The Coshocton Canal Quilters will be showcasing up to 50 quilts made by local artists at the museum. The show will give people the chance to not only see beautiful handmade quilts, but also the chance to explore local history through […]
The River View Local School District in cooperation with the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center announced that it will offer drivers education to students in the very near future. Jeff Drennen Ford donated a vehicle to be used by the district for students and drivers education instructors. “We are very thankful to Jeff Drennen and […]
On Aug. 30, 2022 at approximately 10:59 a.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division executed a search warrant in the 300 block of North Ninth Street in the City of Coshocton. As the result of the search warrant, drugs and firearms were taken from the scene. One male and one female were taken into […]
The United Way of Coshocton County announced Scott Edson as its new executive director effective Monday, Sept. 5. He will succeed Lyn Mizer who has served in this position for the past 11 years. Following a statewide search, Edson was selected. Edson has more than 20 years of community outreach, recreation, and administrative experience. With […]
James F. Nelson, 80, of Coshocton went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Jim was born on July 24, 1942, in Detroit, MI to the late James C. and Genevieve (Rochleau) Nelson. He was a true American Patriot and honorably served the […]
Three Rivers Bassmasters held its ninth club tournament for 2022 with six members and one guest competing. The tournament was held at O’Shaughnessy Reservoir on Aug. 27. Tournament results were: First – Greg Montgomery, 3.89 lbs.; second – Jim Eckelberry, 2.53 lbs.; third – David DeLong, 2.34 lbs.; and and big bass – Tom Knepper, 1.99 […]
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Robert “Bob” James Worthington
Robert “Bob” James Worthington, age 78, of West Lafayette, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1946 to Charles and Mary (Morosko) Worthington in Tyndall, Ohio. In 1980, Bob began working as an Auxiliary Deputy at the Sheriff’s Department, and spent 8 years serving the community. He […]
Deborah “Debi” Schuler, 64, of Coshocton passed away on February 18, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on September 14, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Edward and Diane (Sanders) Winebarger. She was a high school graduate and worked locally in Coshocton. On April 24, 1988, she married Philip Schuler, who […]
Vesta M. (Adkins) Norris, 91 of Coshocton passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday February 18, 2025. Vesta was born in Pedro, OH on January 25, 1934 to the late Floyd Adkins and Lenora (Evans) Adkins, Simmons Berkey. After graduating from Coshocton High School in 1951 Vesta married Dale W. […]
Pauline “Polly” Pepper passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, just 5 days after her 92nd birthday, with her family by her side. Polly was born on February 12, 1933, in Adams Mills, Ohio where she grew up in the loving home of Charles and Geneva (Stiner) Slaughter, alongside her siblings, and graduated from Conesville High […]
Sally Ann Hall, 81, of Warsaw passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, OH on March 7, 1943 to the late John T. and Clara Bell (Wolfe) Cain. Sally was a longtime member of the Otsego First Baptist Church and the Coshocton First Baptist Church. […]
Richard “Dick” Carl Hoop, age 77, of Coshocton, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1947, in Coshocton, to the late William Hoop and Norma Jean (Grimm) Stanfield. Dick was a master carpenter and mechanic. He also worked at Kraft Foods for many years before retiring. He enjoyed wood […]
Lester “Jim” Kobel, 78, of West Lafayette, OH passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baltic. He was born in Coshocton, OH on January 27, 1947 to the late Harvey and Mariam (Olinger) Kobel. Jim graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1965, served in the United States […]