Letters to the EditorWhen looking back over my 2015, so many events I attended and people I talked with have made my year one that I will never forget. As I was looking over my planner, deciding on what to write about, so many moments jumped out at me as good memories of 2015. While I enjoy covering […]
There are some stories that become routine, but then there are the ones that stay with you and you hope touched your readers as much as they did you. For me one of those stories in 2015 was covering the Tiverton Institute in March. I have to admit I admire the folks who have kept […]
This is the story of a Veteran of Christmas’ past. Not any Veteran, but an American Veteran. Red, white, and blue, clear through. This Veteran started out like all of us. He was brought into this world by loving parents He walked the streets of his hometown, proud to be from his city and state. […]
You can’t help but notice that the world is moving pretty fast nowadays. It won’t be long before technology makes workplaces and colleges unrecognizable to many of us. The challenge our schools face is making sure our students can keep up. Today, they need to master an entirely different set of skills—along with the “three […]
To The Editor, A few weeks ago I received a communication from the Beacon inviting our church to participate in the sixth edition of “Faith Renewed” – a section of the Beacon that would be encouraging faith, hope and spiritual growth in the community. The letter said that although Coshocton’s economic situation was improving there […]
Though I’ve experienced it year after year, I still can’t wait for the start of Girl Scout Cookie season! Our Girl Scout Cookie Program runs now through March 22 and I couldn’t be more excited to see all the ways communities will show their support for our local Girl Scouts as they develop their budding […]
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Mary Florence Honabarger Gress
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945 to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P. (Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964 she married David John Gress. Mary owned […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clifford Denning, a man whose life was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to his family. Cliff, also known to many as PaaPaa, was a remarkable soul who left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His passing leaves […]
Betty Margaret (Stone) Sampsel, 86, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home. She was born Sept. 17, 1938 in Spring Mountain to the late William G. and Cecilia N. (Hamer) Stone. She married Robert W. Sampsel on Oct. 4, 1963, who preceded her in death on May 2, 1998. Betty moved in with […]
Bonnie “Bunny” Pettitt, 69, of West Lafayette, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center. She was born in Medina, OH on April 15, 1955 to the late Merle Howard and Betty (Marshall) Pratt. Bonnie Enjoyed spending time with her dog, Baby Girl, her family, but most of all her grandchildren. She […]
George Doaty Myers, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1949 in Coshocton to the late Earl J.H. and Mary (Rohskopf) Myers. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971, and later received an Associate’s Degree in Agriculture from Clark St. College in Springfield. George […]
Ramona S. “Monie” Geiger, 63, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. She was born Nov. 14, 1961 to the late Ralph and Virginia (Nichols) Geiger. She was married to David “Wayne” Bratton from 1980 to 1993, and together they had two children, Malinda (Jason) Harmon of […]