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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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 […]
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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 […]