COSHOCTON – “He was the nicest gentleman that ever walked the Earth,” said Sam Fry about Don McVay, Sr. Fry was one of the many people who gathered at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds the weekend of Sept. 6–8 to participate in the Don McVay, Sr. Memorial Hunt. Vada McVay, Don’s widow, said he passed away […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – When asked why they were attending the 16th Don McVay, Sr. Memorial Hunt, the answers from the crowd were different. Many said this was one of the best beagle events around several states. Others were there to support the McVay family. Still others used to hunt with McVay and wanted to share […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Coshocton County Beagle Club invites the local residents of Coshocton and surrounding areas to the 16th annual Don McVay Sr. Memorial UKC beagle field trial being held at Schumaker Farms, 52441 County Road 16 in West Lafayette. The event, however, is more than just a field trial. It is a four […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Hunt isn’t just about finding out who has the best dogs. It’s also about spending time with people who have the same interests. “It’s like a big reunion,” said Roy Swafford. “I’ve met some great people I wouldn’t have met any other way.” Swafford traveled from […]
COSHOCTON — Beagles will be returning to Coshocton this month for the Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Hunt sponsored by the Coshocton County Beagle Club and the McVay Family which will take place Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 10-13, at Schumaker Farms in West Lafayette. Spectator admission and parking are free. Dave McVay is the event […]
COSHOCTON —The United Kennel Club Inc., the world’s largest all breed performance registry, in association with the Coshocton County Beagle Club and sponsored by Nestlé Purina, is pleased to announce the scheduling for this year’s Hunting Beagle Nationals April 11-13. This hunting and bench show event will be held at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds, located […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – Mike Holt took a break with some of the beagles he and Randy Miller brought to the Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Hunt. The hunt was held Aug. 23- 25, at Schumaker Farms and more than 200 dogs from across the United States participated in the event. Holt is from Indiana and was enjoying […]
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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 […]