Last fall, when Ridgewood Elementary School Counselor Missy Grimmett received a letter from Alex Nelson about the Bottle Caps to Benches program, she knew it would be a great project for the school district. “After we got into collecting, some of it became tedious, like separating the caps to be sure none had any type […]
In the early 1920s, Pearl Valley Cheese Founder, Ernest Stalder, immigrated to the United States from Switzerland. In 1928, he purchased a cheese factory for $700 where one 200-pound wheel of Swiss cheese was made every day in a copper kettle. This was the simple beginning to what we know as Pearl Valley Cheese today. […]
All Paws on Deck is a full-service grooming business for your four-legged friends and overnight boarding is available. But the business also offers something that isn’t as well-known – a doggie day care. “I started day care honestly because I wanted to play with dogs all day. We started out slow only one day a […]
McKee’s Mancave Barber Shop celebrated the opening of their new business on State Route 83 with a ribbon cutting on May 9. Tammy and Tyler McKee made the decision to step out in faith and open a family business. “I wanted to bring back the old school barbershop feel,” Tyler said. “I grew up in […]
River View Senior Paige Nicely signed a letter of intent to play girls golf at The College of Wooster. “I started golfing in seventh grade with my dad,” she said. “He was the junior high coach. He made me play golf and now I like it. I’ve been golfing all four years and have been on […]
May 6 was a bittersweet day for those who attended Keene and Conesville elementaries. This is the last year those schools will be used and the district held a day of open houses so alumni and residents could walk through the halls one more time before the schools are closed at the end of the […]
A free family event will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd from 5-7 p.m. at Hopewell School on Airport Road, near Wal-Mart. There will be more than 20 vendor tables with information about different resources for families in our area. A bounce house, crafts, magic shows, face painting, reptile show and balloon animals will also […]
Ridgewood High School is celebrating a big milestone this spring. This is the 30th year for the girls’ softball program at the school. Robin Hire was the head coach of the first girls’ softball team. “I started the fast pitch program in the spring of 1993. I was to take 13 dedicated athletes who had […]
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Martha “Jeri” Jeraldine Latham
Martha “Jeri” Jeraldine Latham, age 84, formerly of West Lafayette, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Bowerston, Ohio. She was born February 12, 1941 to Charles Roy and Martha (Coffee) Cantrell in Redbush, Kentucky. Jeri graduated from Union High School in 1959. She worked for many businesses over the years, including Joann Fabrics […]
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 […]