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.
On Feb. 04, 2018 the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following calls: Officer received an animal complaint in the 500 block of East 6th Street.
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton High School features an impressive auditorium used to showcase many community events, an indoor pool where the ECOL was recently held, and a large gymnasium perfect for watching both Coshocton boys’ and girls’ teams take on their opponents. But the high school now has a new feature to add to its […]
COSHOCTON – Brent Fortune, owner of Fortune’s Boot Shop on US 36, has decided to discontinue shoe repair at his business. “I think it was just the right time to do it,” he said. “Most shoes that come in have become a throw away item anymore. A lot of them are just glued together anymore. […]
COSHOCTON – What started as a little general store on the corner of Jewett Avenue and Miller Avenue in Dennison in 1918 is now a multi-location business that employs approximately 150 people and offers residents in their community a hometown location with familiar, friendly faces. Baker’s IGA is celebrating 100 years of business this year […]
COSHOCTON – After more than eight and a half years as Coshocton Public Library’s director, Eric Taggert will be moving on to take the position as director of Rodman Public Library in Alliance. “It wasn’t a particular desire to leave,” said Taggert. “But it was a great opportunity. It was an opportunity for my family […]
COSHOCTON – Winter in Ohio tends to bring cold temperatures and a large amount of snow falling from the sky, and this year has been no exception. But after the festive Christmas season passes, many people seem to fall into a winter rut. Here are a few events and activities going on that can boost […]
COSHOCTON – For some cancer patients, just getting to and from doctor’s appointments for treatment is a hurdle that they face every day. A program through the American Cancer Society, Road to Recovery, hopes to eliminate that challenge for a lot of cancer patients by providing free rides to and from treatment centers and doctor’s […]
COSHOCTON – Dakota Love was only 22 weeks and four days gestation when she gave birth to a 1 lbs. 1 oz. baby girl. Kynlee Love was born on Nov. 7 and passed away eight days later. “She just amazed everybody,” said Dakota. “She was trying to breathe on her own. Her ventilator was set […]
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Dr. John Allen Moore, Ed.D., 91, of Gettysburg, PA., husband of Maria Moore (nee Mendoza), passed away at his home on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in Dresden, OH on June 17, 1933, he was the son of the late Henry Miles Moore and Allene Davis (nee Howell). He is preceded in death by both […]
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 […]
Gene Leroy Ditsler loved life and lived it to the fullest for nearly 88 years, from his birth on February 8, 1937 in Valparaiso, IN, until his death on November 7, in Granville, OH. Gene grew up loving sports, especially basketball, and though he wasn’t tall enough to play on the high school team, he […]
Richard “Dick” Edwin Unger, born on March 12, 1940, in Coshocton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in West Lafayette, Ohio, on November 22, 2024. He was 84 years old. Richard was a devoted husband to Wanda Grace Hardesty, whom he married on September 9, 1961. Together, they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. […]
Celia Hazel Oliver, age 91, of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born in Birmingham, England, on February 27, 1933, to the late George C. and Mabel (Barnatt) Barke and grew up in Sunninghill, England. In January of 1956, Hazel and her husband, Alex immigrated to […]
Audrey Cameron, who would’ve been 90 on the first day of spring, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Hennis Care Center of Dover. She was born in Flint, MI on March 20, 1935 to the late Roscoe L. And Mildred (Shippey) Hough. Audrey graduated from Northern High School in Flint, MI and worked […]
Kenneth Larry Watson of Coshocton, Ohio, entered into the presence of his Savior on November 19, 2024, at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on June 21, 1942, in Plainfield, Ohio, Larry was the son of William Max and Anita Mae Watson. He is survived by his devoted wife of […]