John C. Conkle, 100, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. He was born in Millcreek Township on March 22, 1923 to the late Cleophas and Lena (Scheenbarger) Conkle. John graduated from Clark High School in 1940. He was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of Shepler Church, was […]
A monthly test of outdoor warning sirens, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. The monthly test will also promote public awareness of the nine warning sirens located throughout the county. These nine sirens are located at Bakersville, Plainfield, Conesville, Coshocton City, Fire Department, Coshocton City Schools, Canal Lewisville, Pleasant Valley, West […]
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Ridgewood varsity volleyball lost to Garaway by scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-10. Skylar Wright had five kills, four digs, and four points. Anyssa Cutlip had four kills and two blocks. Taryn Yoder had five assists, two digs, one ace, and three points. Katelyn Scott had three kills and two blocks. Maggie Shannon had 12 digs and two points. […]
Tuesday night, Aug. 29, in New Lexington, the Coshocton Redskins and New Lex Panthers did battle in a rematch of last year’s Regional semifinals. In a similar result, the Panthers came out on top in a four-set slugfest. The ‘Skins fell by the scores of 20-25, 25-23, 14-25, and 23-25. The Redskins were led on […]
OSU Extension Coshocton County announced the hiring of Chris Allen as the agriculture and natural resources educator. Allen has worked his agricultural career in swine production, contract production management, training and compliance, as well as genetic and animal health sales. He is a graduate of River View High School, and he holds a BS in […]
Don Allen Dilly, 70, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 31, 1953 in Marsh Fork, WV to the late Thomas Lee and Hallie Mae (Moye) Dilly. He was very artistic and skilled at photography. He loved playing and listening to music, spending time with his family, and he […]
Robert Bashoor, Jr., 76, died as the result of an accident on August 24, 2023. Bob was born in Massillon on August 18, 1947. He was the son of Carol Jeanette (Price) and Robert W. Bashoor, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Dalton High School, and retired after 33 years with the Hoover Company […]
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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 […]