Approximately one in three Ohioans age 65 and older fall each year and falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and death for older adults. To mark September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month, Altercare Coshocton is partnering with the Ohio Department of Aging’s STEADY U Ohio initiative to take 10 Million […]
It’s time to turn Coshocton into a Scarecrow Town again. Registration is open for the annual scarecrow contest. Any resident, business or organization is encouraged to create a scarecrow or scarecrow scene and enter the contest. If you need a place to put your scarecrow, they can be placed at Clary Gardens for free. All […]
I know that many of you will agree that a favorite time of year in Coshocton County is the fall season. With one week to go on the calendar before it is “officially” fall, it’s time to recap why I consider fall my favorite time to be in Coshocton County. There is only one not […]
The Roscoe Village Foundation will begin the winter series of weaving workshops. Each two hour workshop allows the participant to create their very own mug rug on a portable loom. A $35 fee for nonmembers and $30 fee for members includes instructions and all materials. Workshops will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 […]
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The distribution committee of the Coshocton Foundation had their final meeting of fiscal year 2022 recently and reviewed 17 grant applications totaling $370,987. The committee awarded 11 grants totaling $146,953.80 to various community organizations, thus expending their remaining budget for the fiscal year. The grants awarded include: $73,867.84 to the Coshocton County Commissioners to provide […]
Donna Sue Clark, 85, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was born in Coshocton on February 14, 1937 to the late Waldo and Norma Clark. Donna was a lifelong Catholic and was a member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She kept up with members of her graduating class over the years […]
Donald Louis Balo, 92, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born Jan. 6, 1930 in Coshocton to the late Ralph Lester and Grace Marie (Paisley) Balo. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Mary Joanne (Shaw) Balo on Nov. 8, 1953, who preceded him in death […]
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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, […]