Michael C. Hayes, age 70, of West Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Coshocton, to John and Lois (Kinner) Hayes. Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 and then worked part-time at the Post Office for several years in Fresno before being transferred […]
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Bean dinner is Aug. 18 in New Castle
The 157th annual G.A.R. Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August at McElwee Park in New Castle. The Aug. 18 event starts with a church service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mohawk Valley 4-H Club will help with the opening ceremonies and flag raising at 10:45 a.m. Food is available from 11 […]
Bean dinner coming up in New Castle
The 156th annual G.A.R. Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August, which is Aug. 20, at McElwee Park in New Castle. Church service is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies with flag raising is at 10:45 a.m. by Mohawk Valley 4-H Club Food will be available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 […]
Bean dinner planned for Aug. 21
The 155th annual GAR Bean Dinner will take place Sunday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McElwee Park in New Castle. The church service will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and the opening ceremonies and flag raising will be at 10:45 a.m. by Mohawk Valley 4-H Club. Food will be available from […]
Bean dinner tradition is more than 100 years old
The annual GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Bean Dinner is held the third Sunday in August in Newcastle’s McElwee Park every year in commemoration of the Charles C. Nichols Post, formed in 1867 to support widows and orphans. The first bean dinner got its start on the Nichols Farm West of Newcastle. “It’s been 154 years that we’ve had […]
Bean dinner to be pick up only
The 153rd annual G.A.R. Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August at McElwee Park in New Castle. This year a new format will be pick up only on Sunday, Aug. 16 because of COVID-19. The bean dinner will be held drive-thru style. Food will be available from 11 a.m. to […]
New Castle buzzes with activity for 149th bean dinner
NEW CASTLE – The village of New Castle, located on U.S. Route 36 near the Knox County line in Coshocton County, celebrated the 149th annual G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) bean dinner and the 100th anniversary of the Walhonding Rube Band on Sunday, Aug. 21 at McElwee Park. Regular attendees and guests alike enjoyed […]
149th GAR Bean Dinner to be Aug. 21
NEW CASTLE – The 149th annual GAR Bean Dinner will be Sunday, Aug. 21, the customary third Sunday in August at McElwee Park in New Castle. The day begins with church services at 10 a.m. hosted by the New Castle Ministries. Everyone is welcome. A local Boy Scout troop will lead flag rising at 11:15 […]
148th GAR Bean Dinner approaching
NEW CASTLE – The 148th annual GAR Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August (Aug. 16) at McElwee Park in New Castle. The day begins with church services at 10 a.m. hosted by The New Castle Ministries. Everyone is welcome. A local Boy Scout troop will lead the flag raising […]
