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 – The Coshocton County Commissioners met with Steve Oster, superintendent of Hopewell Schools on Monday, June 26 to discuss the possibility of putting a levy on the November ballot. Oster is hoping to add a replacement levy to their continuous 2.3 mill levy with a 0.5 mill addition. Hopewell Schools serve about 100 children […]
COSHOCTON – The remains of Pvt. Eugene “Gene” Appleby arrived in Coshocton County Tuesday afternoon to a hero’s welcome. The motorcade escorting his remains entered the county line at approximately 4 p.m. and was greeted on Main Street with people waving American flags and with signs that said “Welcome Home”. The processional began in Columbus […]
COSHOCTON – “Under the Sea” was the theme of the day camp held for area Cloverbuds at Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 17. Jenny Strickler, 4H educator, said about 25 children, aged 5 – 8, had signed up to attend. “We wanted to have a day to show the Cloverbuds what 4H is […]
COSHOCTON – It is a sad, scary fact. Nationwide, more than 24 million children live in homes with no father. While many of these children have an active father who lives in another home, there are too many who have no positive male role models in their lives. Unfortunately, the cycle tends to repeat itself […]
COSHOCTON – Clary Gardens opened a new feature to their gardens on Saturday, June 17 especially for children. The children’s garden opened at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and a package of goodies for each child. “We’ve always called this area the children’s garden,” said Jandi Adams, director at Clary Gardens. “We’ve always imagined […]
COSHOCTON – Most dog owners consider their furry friend a part of their family and would do just about anything to make sure they were well taken care of. But no store in Coshocton caters only to our four-legged friends. That will soon change with the opening of Good Boy Bakery, to be located at […]
BAKERSVILLE – Be a part of a Bakersville tradition on Saturday, June 17 as the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual chicken barbecue and antique tractor pull at the community park on State Route 751. “I think it’s so popular because our chicken is legendary,” said Fire Chief John Ridenour. “People come for the […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival has been an annual tradition for 43 years. This year’s event will be June 16 – 18 and located in Historic Roscoe Village. The activities begin at noon on Friday and finish with the Mid-East Regional Competition on Sunday at 1 p.m. The festival has always been a […]
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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 […]