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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Two local firefighters participate in climb honoring fallen 9/11 firefighters
COLUMBUS – Each year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation hosts memorial stair climbing events throughout the United States to memorialize the 343 fallen firefighters during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The number of steps climbed is equivalent to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Last April, Brandon Bradford […]
Eagle released back into the wild at Lake Park
COSHOCTON – On July 23, Shane Pyle, a category one permitted rehabber, was contacted by ODNR who said they had received a call from the sheriff’s office with a report that a Bald Eagle had been found stranded on the US Highway 36 close to Wal-Mart. On Friday, Sept. 6, the eagle was able to […]
New gym in Coshocton has ribbon cutting ceremony
COSHOCTON – Anytime Fitness had its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The new gym, located at 23635 Airport Road, opened on July 1 and since that time has had 500 members join. “We are a family here and so people can come in and tell me about their day,” said Manager […]
Community Calendar Sept. 4, 2019
Local Events Military and First Responders Appreciation Day: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, AMVETS Post 36 parking lot, 986 Otsego Ave. There will be live entertainment, silent auction items, 50/50 raffle and food and drinks by the AMVETS. Several different organizations will have vehicles on display and there will be a silent […]
Commissioners to sell former Tribune building
COSHOCTON – Following the devastating West Lafayette flood last June, the county saw a tremendous benefit in having the CodeRed system, which is an emergency communication system where residents who are signed up to receive alerts receive either a phone call or text message that notifies them of critical emergencies in the county. Coshocton County […]
Coshocton Elementary School hands out popsicles to students
COSHOCTON – On Thursday, Aug. 15, the staff at Coshocton Elementary School handed out popsicles to their students at various locations throughout the city including the courtsquare, City Hall, Papa John’s, Glenview Way, The Meadows, Himebaugh Lot, and Bancroft Park. Pictured is Sophia Dean, who will be going to kindergarten this year, as she meets […]
Roscoe Landscaping in need of volunteers
COSHOCTON – The Roscoe Landscape Department is asking for volunteers to help them with decorations for the upcoming holiday season through a series of informal workshops led by Diana Swigert. “I love to dry [flowers] and suddenly, I have this urge to share my knowledge and I didn’t have an outlet,” said Swigert. “I hope […]
Bakersville Homecoming draws people from all over Ohio
BAKERSVILLE – The annual Bakersville Homecoming is a tradition in the small community that draws people from all over Ohio and surrounding states. With tractor pulls, musical entertainment, and the ever-popular chicken barbecue provided by the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department, the homecoming is likened to a big family reunion. At about 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. […]
