The River View Volleyball program will host an alumni game at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the high school. Anyone who was part of the program during their high school career is invited to participate. To help with planning purposes please RSVP to rose.olinger@rvbears.org or stephanie.snyder@rvbears.org. Players will pay $20. This is a fundraiser […]
The Downtown Retailers Association and Our Town Coshocton have several unique shopping events planned throughout the fall. On Saturday, Aug. 26th, downtown businesses will hold fall open houses at their stores. Each participating business will have fall items for sale and there will be a scavenger hunt and door prizes. Saturday, Sept. 16 will be […]
Coshocton Regional Medical Center hosted a free event on July 29 from 9 a.m. ton noon. Open to the public, the third annual community fun day presented an opportunity for residents to meet local first responders and tour their emergency vehicles. The sheriff’s office presented a K-9 demo and there was a MedFlight landing planned, weather […]
James A. Uhl, 82, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023 at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon. He was born in Millersburg on January 15, 1941 to Luella (Anderson) and James Uhl. He married Josephine Shepherd, who preceded him in death along with daughters, Rebecca Lynn, Brenda Lee, and Tammy. James is survived by his […]
The Fresno Farmer’s Market is making a comeback, as West Lafayette Farmer’s Market. The new market will feature the vendors you know and love from Fresno Farmer’s Market and be located in Burt Park in West Lafayette starting May 25 and running through Sept. 21 of 2024. The market will be open Saturdays from 8:30-11:30 […]
United Way of Coshocton County has reached 95% of its $300,000 goal for the 2022-23 campaign receiving more than $285,789 in donations/pledges thanks to the generous donations of the community. On behalf of the 2022-23 corporate sponsor Genesis Healthcare System, CEO Matt Perry has agreed to personally match additional donations made up to $8,000 to […]
West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Homecoming is offering something new this year. On Saturday, July 29, there will be 40+ crafter/vendor booths offering their creations, products, and services. The chamber is hoping to give the people attending the homecoming an opportunity to shop for Christmas, or for any occasion. Vendors scheduled to appear include: […]
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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 […]