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 […]
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Uriah Martin Hostetler
Uriah Martin Hostetler, 85, passed away on Nov. 26, 2020 at Lafayette Pointe. He was born on Aug. 13, 1935 in Ayshire, Iowa to the late Noah and Pearl (Stephen) Hostetler. He is a United States Navy Veteran. On Oct. 21, 1960, he married Dorothy (Tielbur) Hostetler, who survives. He worked as a truck driver […]
Opportunity School taking donations of winter gear and socks
The Coshocton Opportunity School will conduct a coat, hat, and glove drive on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 4-6 p.m. Clean, gently used or new items can be dropped off on the fourth floor parking level at Coshocton High School. New socks also will be accepted. The coats and other donated items will be hung from […]
Ohio heads into peak time for deer-related crashes
The Ohio Department of Insurance, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and AAA want to remind motorists of the increase in deer-related traffic crashes this time of year. In 2019, statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 19,375 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways. Of those crashes, four resulted in […]
Bakersville Homecoming to include chicken barbecue only
Due to the recent COVID-19 mandates the Bakersville Homecoming Antique Tractor Pull has been canceled. However, the chicken barbecue will still take place on Friday, Aug. 7. “For the first time in 70 years, tractors will not be pulling at Bakersville,” said Larry Stahl, event organizer. “I am so sad about this for so many […]
Progress is steady on renovations at former Sue’s Hallmark building
The former Sue’s Hallmark on Main Street is getting a huge renovation. Progress has been slow, thanks in part to the COVID-19 virus, but steady and plans are taking shape for five mid-high end apartments and two commercial areas when the building is finished early next summer. Liz Argyle purchased the building without seeing the […]
Kids’ Corner: Puzzle games encourage many areas of child development
Puzzles and puzzle games are a great way to spend time with your children and also help them develop important skills they will need in school and throughout their lives. Using puzzle toys encourages a child to develop the ability to concentrate deeply and set goals. Each time their puzzle falls apart, they will learn […]
Union sold for $120,000
The former Union Elementary School sold for $120,000 during an auction held June 29 at the property. River View Local Schools Superintendent Dalton Summers said Darren Stahl was the highest bidder. The school board accepted his bid during its Tuesday morning, June 30 meeting, but the sale is not final until closing. “I was really […]
COTC Coshocton Promise Successful in First Year
In November 2018, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) announced an ambitious program to offer a free college education to Coshocton County residents. The Coshocton Promise launched in the 2019-2020 academic year. Initial funds were made possible through a unique public/private partnership between COTC and the Coshocton Foundation’s Clarence and Grace Miller Scholarship endowment. In its […]
