BAKERSVILLE – The annual Bakersville Homecoming is a tradition in the small community that draws people from all over Ohio and surrounding states. With tractor pulls, musical entertainment, and the ever-popular chicken barbecue provided by the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department, the homecoming is likened to a big family reunion. At about 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. […]
BAKERSVILLE – The Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department and the Bakersville Community Park will host their annual homecoming Friday through Sunday, Aug. 9-11, at the Bakersville Community Park, State Route 751. “It’s like a big family reunion,” said Chief John Ridenour from the fire department. “Most of these people you only see once a year.” The […]
BAKERSVILLE – Bakersville Volunteer Firemen and other dedicated volunteers will serve up a yummy meal on Saturday, June 15 during the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Barbecue and Antique Tractor Pull. The annual event is held at the Bakersville Community Park on State Route 751. The tractor pull starts at 6 p.m. and the serving […]
BAKERSVILLE – What’s better than the taste of chicken barbecue on a warm summer’s day? Having a chicken barbecue with all of your friends at the annual Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department’s chicken barbecue and antique tractor pull. The event is like a big family reunion and this year, it will be Saturday, June 16 at […]
BAKERSVILLE – The Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department and the Bakersville Community Park will be hosting their annual homecoming on Aug. 11 – 13 at the Bakersville Community Park, SR 751, Bakersville. On Friday, Aug. 11, there will be a chicken barbecue. Serving starts at 4 p.m. and the antique tractor pull will begin at 5 […]
BAKERSVILLE – The Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department will have a chicken barbecue and antique tractor pull Saturday, June 18 at Bakersville Community Park on State Route 751. Food starts at 4 p.m. and the tractor pull at 6 p.m. The menu will feature a half chicken, applesauce, potato salad, roll, drink and dessert. Cost is […]
BAKERSVILLE – The Bakersville Homecoming started in 1948 and still lives by the same principles: food, fellowship, and fun. This year’s homecoming will be Aug. 7, 8, and 9 beginning with the Bakersville Fire Department’s chicken barbecue starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. “I believe it’s our community,” said Larry Stahl about the success of […]
BAKERSVILLE – The Bakersville Homecoming started on Aug. 9, with the successful chicken barbecue. All 1,000 halves were sold out. The antique tractor pull had 159 pullers and lasted until 1:45 a.m. Winners are given below in all 27 classes. A brief memorial service also was held for eight local residents connected with the pull […]
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Shirley “Jean” Miller of Fresno passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1949 in Coshocton to the late Abe and Nancy (Mounts) Stokes. She was a part of the first graduating class of River View High School. On January 2, 1971, she married John Miller, who […]
Glen Allen Grewell, age 50, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1974, in Coshocton, Ohio to Thelma (Roahrig) Grewell. He attended Ridgewood Schools and worked for 24 years at Coshocton Trucking as the Facilities Manager. On February 4, 2000, he married Bobbi (Elliott) Grewell. Glen […]
Katheryn Martin, age 100, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1924, in Reform, Alabama to the late John L. and Minnie Leaster. On April 18, 1944, she married Grady Martin Sr., who passed away on November 9, 1998. She was a life-long member of the […]
Gloria Jean Murray went peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father on December 15, 2024 at home surrounded by her close loved ones. Born on October 30, 1950 to the late John and Ester Hough. Gloria happily spent a lifetime of loving and selfless care creating priceless memories for family, friends, one and all. She […]
Sonja J. Ruby, affectionately known as “Jean” was born on September 4, 1938 in Coshocton County, passed away on Friday December 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Nathan E. Ruby on July 15, 1997, as well as her parents, Ernest Cochran and Georgia (Darr) Stingle. Jean put dedication and effort […]
Jeffery O. Conrad, 70, of Fresno passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. He was born in Zanesville, OH on February 14, 1954 to the late Richard Myron and Wilma Jean (Emery) Conrad. Jeff graduated from Tri-Valley high School in 1972 and worked for Pretty Products for 32 years, Ariel […]
June Spinks, age 75 of Coshocton, passed away on November 29, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 26, 1949 in Spring Mountain to the late Forrest and Hazel (Randles) Duncan. She was a graduate from Ohio University and went on to work as a loan officers in banks local to Coshocton. Throughout […]