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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Author from California visits to research for novel set in Coshocton County
FRESNO – In the mid-1800s, Andy Croy and his family lived on a plot of land in what is now Fresno. More than 175 years later, his descendant, author Donna Croy Wright from California, was able to not only visit that property, but stayed with Ben and Phyllis Harstine, who now own the property. Wright […]
Ohio Family Counseling and Consultation LLC has ribbon cutting
COSHOCTON – Ohio Family Counseling and Consultation LLC had its ribbon cutting ceremonies beneath rainy skies on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Located at 303 South Fourth St., Coshocton, the business opened on Jan. 2 to meet the mental health needs of the residents in Coshocton County. “We are super excited for this new business,” said Amy […]
Chocolate Extravaganza a family tradition for Martins
COSHOCTON – The sweet smell of chocolate permeated the Coshocton County Career Center on Saturday, Feb. 9 during the 27th annual Chocolate Extravaganza. Tables covered with cakes, cookies, candies, and other sweet desserts filled the cafeteria and chocolate lovers were lined up outside of the building before the opening, ready to claim their favorite desserts. […]
Chili Crossroads Bible Church to host ninth annual wild game dinner
CHILI – Experience the taste of alligator, bison, turtle, and other wild meat while helping children with dyslexia at the ninth annual wild game dinner at Chili Crossroads Bible Church on Saturday, Feb. 23 at noon and at 5 p.m. This year’s dinner features new premiere seating which will include seating closer to the stage […]
Lake Park to host Sweetheart Dance
COSHOCTON – Dance to the sounds of the big band era at Lake Park’s annual Sweetheart Dance, which will be Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8 – 11 p.m. in the pavilion. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. When the pavilion originally opened, big band performers such as Sammy Kaye and the Glenn Miller Orchestra could be […]
Stotler recalls living through World War II in England
COSHOCTON – When Gwendoline “Gwen” Stotler’s husband Harold got a job as the city and county sanitarian, the two moved from their farm outside of Zanesville to Coshocton County in 1953. However, their story goes well beyond the borders of Coshocton County to a small town in Manchester, England where Gwen was born and raised. […]
Extreme cold and wind in the forecast for Coshocton County
COSHOCTON – Coshocton County is forecast to be impacted by extreme cold and strong winds that will combine to create dangerous winter conditions Jan. 30 through Feb. 1. An arctic blast of cold temperatures will move into the region Tuesday night behind an arctic cold front. Wind chill values as low as 30 to 35 […]
United Way 76 percent to goal
COSHOCTON – United Way Coshocton County is 76 percent to its 2018 goal of $325,000 with more pledges set to come in. “More than half of donations come in through payroll deduction, usually through local industries,” said Lyn Mizer, executive director of United Way. “We get a lot of donations by cash or check through […]
