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.
COSHOCTON – On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Coshocton County Commissioners met with Garry McAnally and Ken Staker, architects from Wachtel & McAnally, to discuss the next step in building the new justice center on the former Central Elementary School lot on the corner of Seventh and Walnut streets. Due to a 1.4 million loss in […]
COSHOCTON – Robert Clark of Coshocton has reached an impressive milestone that many will never achieve in their lifetime. Over the span of 67 years, Clark has donated 35 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. “I started on Sept. 11, 1950 when the train wreck happened in West Lafayette,” said Clark. “I was […]
COSHOCTON – Christine “Chris” Sycks has been a familiar face in the county auditor’s office for the past 32 years, serving since 2012 as the county auditor. On Thursday, Nov. 16, Sycks was recognized for all her hard work she has done not only for her office, but also for the county during the annual […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Commissioners met on Monday, Nov. 20 with Ken Fisher of Fisher Law Firm in Columbus to discuss the next steps for building a new justice center. Because of the replacement of the Medicaid MCO sales tax, the commissioners have not been able to start construction on the new justice center. […]
COSHOCTON – Christmas 1936. The renowned Broadway actor famous for bringing Sherlock Holmes to the American stage, William Gillette has invited his fellow actors to gather at his infamous Connecticut castle for a festive Christmas meal. What the actors don’t know is that Gillette has also planned a séance with a theatre critic who is […]
COSHOCTON – On Nov. 15, the county commissioners met with Tammi Rogers, Coshocton County Recycling Program Manager & Education Specialist to sign a proclamation establishing Nov. 15, 2017 as America Recycles Day in Coshocton County and to raise awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of recycling. In the United States, more than 258 million […]
COSHOCTON – There’s nothing that gets you in the Christmas spirit more than a lighted Christmas parade. This year, Our Town Coshocton is once again sponsoring the Miracle on Main parade in downtown Coshocton on Friday, Nov. 17. The parade will begin on Seventh Street, turn onto Main Street, and end at Third Street. “There […]
COSHOCTON – Hasseman Brewing and Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio received the community improvement award at the quarterly chamber luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 9. The awards were presented by Bill Owen. “One of the things I always say about Coshocton County is that people are always willing to support or celebrate those who are willing to […]
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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 […]