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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Brodbeck enjoys ministering to people at each stage of their life
COSHOCTON – Mark Brodbeck has been a chaplain at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton for more than four years and began ministering at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Newcomerstown last June. Known to employees and residents alike as Pastor Mark, Brodbeck has been in ministry for more than 30 years and has a passion for people. […]
Support group for caregivers moves to senior center
COSHOCTON – The caregivers support group that has been held at the Coshocton Public Library for the past 10 years has moved to a new location at the Coshocton Senior Center. They will meet on the third Thursday of each month, except for January, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. January’s meeting will be held […]
Coshocton County still a great place to call home
COSHOCTON – This year has been filled with wonderful opportunities in Coshocton County that make this a great place to call home. With a variety of new businesses opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies held throughout the year, it’s exciting to see people in Coshocton making a positive impact on their community. Making an impact on your […]
Plan ahead when hosting a New Year’s Eve party
COSHOCTON – New Year’s Eve usually brings to mind parties at a friends’ house with food, games, and ringing in the New Year with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Make sure this New Year’s Eve that you plan ahead when serving alcohol at a party or attend a party. “It is important that people plan […]
Second grader writes letter asking for flag donation
WEST LAFAYETTE – Students at Ridgewood Elementary have been exhibiting kindness to their fellow peers and staff members as part of the district’s kindness initiative. For their positive behavior, students receive kindness tickets. But one student at Ridgewood has taken kindness to a whole new level outside of the classroom. Grady Alan, a second grader […]
River View’s SADD club donates items to First Step
WARSAW – The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club at River View High School collected items during the month of December to donate to the First Step Domestic Violence Shelter. “I am extremely grateful for this donation,” said Vickie Laudick-Casey, executive director of First Step. “It’s so wonderful to see young people concerned about domestic […]
Coshocton Elementary students ride in limo
COSHOCTON – Students of all grade levels at Coshocton Elementary School received a big surprise on Dec. 17 and 18 as a limo from Classic Limousines of Columbus, Inc. pulled up in front of the front doors. Students were challenged to sell at least 12 items for a school fundraiser and those who met that […]
Clock dedication held for Wantuck and Cooksey
COSHOCTON – Classmates and friends gathered on the corner of Main and Hickory streets on Saturday, Dec. 15 to remember Cheryl Wantuck and Cheryl Cooksey with a clock dedication ceremony. Keith Peachey, pastor at Grace United Methodist Church, gave the prayer of dedication and the benediction. “Both were born and raised in the city of […]
