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 […]
Mark Fortune
Mark Fortune, along with his wife Nancy, is the former owner and founder of The Coshocton County Beacon, the highest circulated newspaper in Coshocton County. He has over 40 years in the publishing business with sales, marketing, and journalism experience. After selling The Beacon to the AloNovus Corp., in January 2020, Mark has been a Business Development Strategist with the company. They publish a network of weekly news publications with almost a half million distribution weekly, a quarterly tourism magazine and a digital division. Mark enjoys
history, and has a passion for genealogy, currently researching and discovering his Fortune ancestry. He and his wife Nancy live on a small farm outside of Coshocton.
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One hundred eighty-seven attend 76th Annual SWCD Meeting and Banquet
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Soil and Water Conservation District held their 76th Annual Banquet at Lake Park Pavilion Thursday evening, Oct. 18. One hundred eighty-seven area residents and special guests were in attendance. A buffet dinner was served by Shrimplin’s Catering preceding the meeting. The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission held an election for […]
Kiwanis Club inducts new officers
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Kiwanis Club, a feature of Coshocton since the club was chartered in 1921, inducted a new slate of officers for 2018-2019 during the regular noon luncheon meeting held at the Coshocton Elks Lodge. Pictured from left are: Kelly Bratton, secretary; Doug Speicher, immediate past-president; Lyn Mizer, immediate past-president; Dr. Charles “Chuck” […]
Mason wins Showman of Showmen contest
COSHOCTON – Eleven youngsters from area 4-H clubs and FFA chapters vied for the honor of being named the “Showman of Showmen” at the Coshocton County Junior Fair on Wednesday evening, Oct. 3. The contest pits all Supreme Showmanship winners – unless they have won the title previously – in a three hour event in […]
Baked goods auction leaves yummy taste
COSHOCTON – The annual baked goods auction held on the opening evening of the Coshocton County Fair brings together a great group of bakers and those that enjoy what they bake. This year was no exception as the bidding was frantic and over the average, especially for the cakes. Nanci Rogers paid $60 for the […]
Bradford honored at WL Chamber dinner
WEST LAFAYETTE – West Lafayette Mayor Steve Bordenkircher welcomed everyone to the annual West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce dinner held Tuesday evening, Sept. 25 at the Kirk Street Event Center. The capacity crowd enjoyed a catered meal by Schumaker Farms of Swiss Steak, ham loaf balls, corn, potatoes, salad, dessert and beverages. Local officials, members […]
Coshocton Crow Geotrail relaunches
COSHOCTON – Participants of all ages and skill levels enjoyed a relaunch of the Coshocton Crow Geotrail which was held at Raven’s Glenn Winery & Restaurant on Friday evening, Sept. 7. Professor Lenie Holbrook of Ohio University used his Creativity class to relaunch the Geotrail with several new caches introduced throughout the county. Many of […]
Mark’s Musings – July 11, 2018
Ever find yourself wondering where the time goes? As I age it seems that time has sped up despite the fact that there is no more running after the kids or attending school events. The year is now more than half over with the July 4th holiday just a fleeting memory of red, white and […]
Tree dedicated to Elson at 4-H Camp Ohio
ST. LOUISVILLE – 4-her’s from Coshocton County, along with adult and youth counselors, family and friends gathered outside the dining hall at 4-H Camp Ohio on Thursday evening, July 5 to dedicate a dogwood tree to the memory of beloved camp counselor Michaela Elson. Youth counselors Madison Miller, Kassidy Lahna, Evie Drennen and Luke Massie […]
