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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Coshocton Handicapped Society installs first aluminum ramp
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Handicapped Society recently received a grant from the Coshocton Foundation in the amount of $10,000 specifically for two separate programs. The grant allotted $8,000 for the construction of aluminum ramps that the handicapped society installs on homes of those with disabilities. In the past, the society only installed wooden ramps, […]
Get lost in a field of sunshine at Coshocton KOA’s second annual sunflower festival
COSHOCTON – Walk through fields of sunshine during Coshocton KOA’s second annual Coshocton Sunflower Festival beginning Friday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 18. This festival is unique to the Coshocton area and features four acres of 44 different varieties of sunflowers. Sunflowers range in height, texture, and color. Stroll through the rows of sunflowers towering […]
Woodward breaks record at Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS – Johnathan Woodward has been showing animals at the Coshocton County Fair for four years including turkeys, ducks, chickens, and rabbits. He has graced the arena at the Ohio State Fair for the past three years showing his animals, but this year’s Ohio State Fair was a bit different. When Woodward took his turkey […]
Ridgewood Elementary provides clothing for those in need
WEST LAFAYETTE – Families who have children attending Ridgewood Elementary can find a new outfit for any member of the family at the Ridgewood Elementary School Clothing Closet. The closet is located in the modular area by the playground and is open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. Currently, the […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for August 2, 2019
On August 1, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 (s) and 3 complaint(s). Accidents: None Reported. Complaints: 9:41 A.M. Circle K of Coshocton reported a female shoplifter. 2:16 P.M. A Coshocton woman came in the station to report that her social security information had been stole and used. 5:42 P.M. A West Lafayette […]
Couple publishes book about trip to Israel
COSHOCTON – Israel has been the site of much uprising throughout history. As the place where Jesus spent His years in ministry and where He will one day return, Pete and Marie Madsen, along with their son Matthew, decided to travel to this holy place to walk where Jesus walked. The family went with a […]
Village officials meet for flood relief update
WEST LAFAYETTE – West Lafayette village officials met Tuesday evening, July 23 at the Kirk Street Event Center to discuss ideas for responding to local disasters more efficiently. After the June flood in the village, Mayor Steve Bordenkircher hopes to compile a disaster relief guide for any future events that may occur. “I am very […]
City Council recognizes Rocky Roahrig with certificate of appreciation
COSHOCTON – Rocky Roahrig was honored with a certificate of appreciation during the Coshocton City Council meeting on Monday, July 22. Roahrig has been a businessman in Coshocton for many years and served on the city health board for 16 years. He was given a proclamation by Mayor Steve Mercer. “I’m not quitting,” said Roahrig. […]
