Archive for January, 2024

Robert Lynn Knicely

Robert Lynn Knicely

| January 24, 2024

Robert Lynn Knicely, 73, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away in Lakeland, Florida on Jan. 22, 2024. Bob was born in Conesville, Ohio on February 13, 1950, to Betty Allen (Jim) and Wayne Knicely. He graduated from River View High School in 1968. Bob wed Mary (Cline) June 15, 1986, and together they shared four children. […]

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Mayor Jessie Tubbs delivers first state of the village

Mayor Jessie Tubbs delivers first state of the village

| January 24, 2024

In 2023 the Village of West Lafayette had some significant changes. We watched and cheered as the Brickstone breathed life back into one of our most spectacular buildings and cheered for the new and expanding business in our village. We were saddened by the closing of one of our favorites, The General Store and for […]

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Ridgewood sets kindergarten registration

| January 23, 2024

Registration for children who will be entering kindergarten in the Ridgewood Local School District will be held on Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27, at Ridgewood Elementary School. Registration will be scheduled by appointments. Call Ridgewood Elementary School at 740-545-5312 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment as […]

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Coshocton SWCD names Medley new district administrator

| January 23, 2024

Ryan Medley is the new district administrator of the Coshocton Soil and Water Conservation District following the retirement of Deb Bigelow. He took over the position in January 2024, but has been with the district since 2007. “I was born and raised in Coshocton County, but in 2018, I moved across the line into Tuscarawas […]

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Library and WOUB Public Media to show ‘GOSPEL’

Library and WOUB Public Media to show ‘GOSPEL’

| January 23, 2024

The Coshocton County District Library and WOUB Public Media will be screening a 30-minute exclusive look at the upcoming release of GOSPEL, a new four-hour docuseries on PBS. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Coshocton County District Library. “From the blues to hip hop, African Americans have been the […]

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Floyd R. McCormick

Floyd R. McCormick

| January 22, 2024

Floyd R. McCormick, 60, of West Lafayette passed away at Genesis Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born in Cambridge, OH on February 25, 1963 to the late John James and Nancy Lee (Williamson) McCormick. Floyd worked at Thompsons IGA in Newcomerstown for 15 years and Yankee Wire for 25 years. He enjoyed sitting […]

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Ernest “Ernie” Wayne Thompson

| January 22, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” Wayne Thompson, age 51, of West Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 14, 1972, to the late Jesse and Brenda (McGraw) Thompson. Ernie was a jack of all trades. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunting. His love language […]

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Agencies investigating case of high Carbon Dioxide

| January 19, 2024

The Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with other local and State agencies is investigating an occurrence of high Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels in a residence located in Southeastern Coshocton County. The incident began when a resident began feeling ill. Exposure to high levels of CO2 can cause headaches, fatigue, poor concentration, loss of […]

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