U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded five Airport Improvement Program grants totaling $4,296,207 to five airports in Southeast Ohio, including Coshocton’s. “Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in our state,” Brown said. “These investments will enhance safety and operations at Southeast Ohio airports […]
For the first time in 18 years, the Coshocton County Airport will be under new leadership. John “Marty” Dobson is replacing Bethel Toler, who retired due to health issues. “Bethel Toler was a tremendous asset to the Coshocton County Airport over the past 18 years, beginning in July 2002,” said Jerold Meyer, Coshocton County Airport […]
COSHOCTON – One of the main questions Bethel Toler gets asked about the Richard Downing Airport is if it has a Ground Power Unit (GPU). “This was one of the most critical pieces of equipment we could have for jet aircraft traffic,” said Toler, who is the administrator at the airport. “They don’t want to […]
COSHOCTON – Coshocton Richard Downing Airport has received a $90,000 grant from the Coshocton Foundation to support the airport’s Corporate Hangar campaign. The new 7,040 square foot hangar will provide overnight and short-term storage for business and private aircraft with space for three medium jets or other airplanes and helicopters. “We are delighted with the […]
COSHOCTON – On Friday June 5, the Richard Downing Airport will hold its official opening of the new Warehouse Grill. As have past restaurants at the airport, customers will still have the unique pleasure of watching planes fly in and take off all while enjoying their meal. Traditional outdoor seating will be offered, as will […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Airport Amphitheater announced plans are underway to hold a 4th of July Fireworks show at the Richard Downing Airport in Coshocton. “When we learned of the Towne Center Associations dissolving, and that the 4th of July Fireworks had traditionally been organized by the TCA, we realized we had an opportunity to […]
COSHOCTON – The Richard Downing Airport recently added about 2 1/4 inches of new asphalt. The runway resurfacing usually lasts around 15 years. This also increases the load bearing capacity of the runway, which enables heavier aircrafts to land at the airport. Since the runway has been lengthened to 5,000 feet, the airport has had […]
COSHOCTON – The Make a Joyful Noise concert at the Coshocton Airport Amphitheater is a great opportunity for church groups and area residents to rock out to Christian music. Headliner of the event is Josh Wilson, who is known for hits such as, “Savior, Please” and “Before the Morning.” In 2012 he also won the […]
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James F. Gribble, age 97, of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1927, in Goshen, Ohio to the late Fred and Hazel (Rausch) Gribble. Jim was a 1945 graduate of Midvale High School; he then joined the United States Army serving in Korea from 1946 to 1948. […]
Marilyn Zimmer, 88, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Alter Care of Coshocton. She was born in Coshocton, OH on November 16, 1935 to the late Alphonse and Norma (Barrick) DeGendt. Marilyn had previously worked for Uhaul rentals and was the co-owner of “Leo’s Garage” with her late husband. In her spare […]
Rosalie Lucille (Grossenbaugh) Cunningham, 81, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1943 in Coshocton Co. to the late Frank E. and Ada B. (Gibbs) Grossenbaugh. She married K. Dale Cunningham on Nov. 12, 1960. He preceded her in death […]
James R. Gauerke, affectionately known as Jim, was born on June 27, 1931, in the quaint town of Danville, Illinois. He departed this earthly realm on November 9, 2024, in Zanesville, Ohio, leaving a legacy woven with threads of service, leadership, and creativity. A proud graduate of Northwestern University, Jim earned a business degree that […]
Jaxon Bernard Britton, age 5, passed away on the evening on November 4, 2024 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital from his ongoing battle with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Jaxon was a light of joy shining on the world around him and was a true heart warrior, who fought for almost six years against the CHD, overcoming […]
David Eugene Eick, age 68, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with his family by his side at the Morrison House in Zanesville, after a 10 year hard fought battle with cancer. His was born on November 24, 1955, in Coshocton to the late Robert Eick and Marilyn Casey Eick. David was […]
Andrew Ryan Miller, age 9, of Coshocton, passed away at his home with his family by his side after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on December 12, 2014, to Roman and Linda (Wengerd) Miller. He was in the 3rd grade having […]