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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Dogwood Festival features Coshocton Jazz Band and Choir
COSHOCTON – The 34th annual Dogwood Festival came to an end with a performance on the court square lawn by the Coshocton High School Jazz Band and the Coshocton High School Choir. The jazz band is under the direction of Barry Hardesty and the choir is under the direction of Shannon Folkert. The food was […]
Paul Herman Wohlheter
COSHOCTON – Paul Herman Wohlheter, 88, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare on May 3, 2019. Paul was born on September 27, 1930 in Adamsville to the late William and Laurena (Thresh) Wohlheter. After high school, Paul attended Southern Ohio Technical Training Center for culinary school. He completed his training and received his degree […]
Strange noise heard at night may be endangered toad
WEST LAFAYETTE – Residents in West Lafayette have been hearing strange noises in the spring and summer time after the sun goes down. While many may wonder what this ‘wharing’ noise is that sounds very much like the cawing of a young crow, Dan Eggan, retired Ridgewood High School biology teacher, believes he has the […]
Windsorwood Place has own version of Kentucky Derby
COSHOCTON – The Kentucky Derby was held Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. But the residents at Windsorwood Place had their own version of the Kentucky Derby on Friday. That afternoon, many ladies dressed in their best hats, assembled in the dining area to watch as six horses […]
Frontier Power serves lunch to community during appreciation day
COSHOCTON – Frontier Power served up hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and ice cream to customers and the community during the 18th annual Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, May 3. “We start planning this several weeks before,” said Kelly Kendall, manager of administration and office services. “We put in the order for the food. We determine […]
Coshocton Behavioral Health shows appreciation to first responders
COSHOCTON – For the second consecutive year, the Coshocton Behavioral Health Choices and Mental Health and Recovery Services Board showed their appreciation to the men and women who work tirelessly as first responders to tragedies in Coshocton County. Last year, they provided a hot meal catered by Schumaker Farms to EMS, fire, and the sheriff’s […]
Pomerene Center hosts exhibit featuring works of Beall’s former students
COSHOCTON – Myrtle Beall retired last year from Coshocton High School, having served as the school’s art teacher from 1984 to 2018. In that time, she touched the lives of approximately 3,500 to 4,000 students and has always wanted to create an opportunity for her students to showcase their art work since graduation. That opportunity […]
Thompson named Administrative Assistant of the Year, Spang received honorable mention
COSHOCTON – Jodie Thompson and Marie Spang received quite a surprise on Wednesday, April 24 when they were named Administrative Assistant of the Year and honorable mention administrative assistant respectively. “I was not expecting it at all,” said Thompson. “It was a total surprise. I would like to thank Windsorwood Place for giving this opportunity […]
