Michael C. Hayes, age 70, of West Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Coshocton, to John and Lois (Kinner) Hayes. Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 and then worked part-time at the Post Office for several years in Fresno before being transferred […]
Beth Scott
I have been employed at the Coshocton County Beacon since September 2009 as a news reporter and assistant graphic artist. I am a 2004 graduate of Newcomerstown High School and a 2008 graduate of Capital University with a bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. I am married to John Scott and live in Newcomerstown. We have two beautiful daughters, Amelia Grace Scott and Leanna Rose Scott.
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Youth learn about local manufacturers and leadership skills
COSHOCTON – Fifteen students visited local manufacturers in Coshocton County and learned about team leadership skills at Manufacturing and Technology Camp during the week of June 24. Students met at Central Ohio Technical College each day at 8:30 a.m. where they enjoyed breakfast sponsored by local businesses. They then toured manufacturers throughout the county including […]
McMasters updates commissioners on West Lafayette flood
COSHOCTON – Rob McMasters, director of the Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency, attended the Coshocton County Commissioners Wednesday, June 26 meeting to update them on the flood clean-up in West Lafayette. At 11:38 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, a flash flood warning was announced for Coshocton County and surrounding areas. Not long after McMasters received […]
Clean-up in progress in West Lafayette
WEST LAFAYETTE – After West Lafayette was hit with the biggest disaster that has been seen in the village in many decades, the community came together to lend a helping hand to those who were affected by the flood in the days that followed. “The last four days, it has been really solid,” said Mayor […]
Community Calendar June 26, 2019
Local Events Family Fun: The Pomerene Center will host a family fun, music, and art night on Thursday, June 27 and Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at the artPARK. June 27 will feature Americana Night with the Wayfarers. July 25 will feature funk night with Flogo Shaggins. Band Concert Series: The Coshocton […]
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” says West Lafayette residents
WEST LAFAYETTE – “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” ― Fred Rogers, American Television Personality. The community of West Lafayette embodied Mr. Rogers’ statement after a devastating flood engulfed […]
Fireworks at fairgrounds to kick-off your Fourth of July holiday
COSHOCTON – Start your Fourth of July holiday off right with fireworks at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 3. This year’s Freedom Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with gates opening at 4 p.m. Stroll through the midway where there will be multiple inflatables for kids to play. At 5:30 p.m., don’t miss […]
Clean up in West Lafayette to begin in earnest tomorrow
WEST LAFAYETTE – Mayor Stephen Bordenkircher met with Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency director Rob McMasters, Troy Cole, deputy director, Coshocton EMA; West Lafayette Fire Chief Glenn Hill, Police Chief Stephen Klopfenstein, and others in the village to discuss the next step in the flood clean-up process. A clean-up effort will begin tomorrow at 10 […]
State of Emergency declared in West Lafayette as flood waters rise
WEST LAFAYETTE – A state of emergency has been declared in West Lafayette today as the worst flooding in recent history occurred within the village. “I have been here 41 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Mayor Stephen Bordenkircher. “I’ve talked to people who have been here 50-plus years and they’ve never […]
