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 […]
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Christmas Magic in Lights is back at the fairgrounds
Last year, the Christmas Magic in Lights event was very popular, and a group was formed to hopefully make this an annual event. D Woodward Wells said this year’s event will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4 from 6-9 p.m. each night. It will be at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds again and they are […]
Hometown Christmas is the Theme for this year’s parade
After last year’s parade being canceled, the excitement is already building for Our Town Coshocton’s holiday parade. It will be on Friday, Nov. 19 and start at 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. “Our Town Coshocton has extended the deadline to register for the parade to Friday, Nov. 12. The easiest way to register is by […]
Family helps dad continue 30 year tradition
For 30 years Ed and Darlene Greer on Wilson Avenue loved lighting up their home every year for the holidays, adding more lights and attractions each year. “They liked to have different scenes using Santa Claus. Sometimes Santa could be seen in the chimney. One year he was falling off the roof and losing the […]
Fairgrounds light show draws a crowd
More than 1,000 cars enjoyed a Christmas lights display on Dec. 5 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds. All money donations from the event will be given to the Coshocton County Firefighters Toy Drive. A total is not yet available as donations are still coming in. (Photos by Jen Jones)
Warsaw Christmas event canceled
While in the planning stages for the Warsaw Christmas Candle Lighting festivities, the number of local COVID-19 cases has risen and Coshocton County is now at a Level 3 state of emergency, as designated by the State of Ohio. The guidance for Level 3 states, “Very high exposure and spread. Limit activities as much as […]
Celebrate Christmas with these local events
Live Nativity: Journey back through time to the Live Nativity, Dec. 7 – 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Coshocton Christian Tabernacle, 23891 Airport Rd., Coshocton. This 10-minute drive-thru event highlights various moments in the life of Jesus Christ such as His birth, walking on water, death, and resurrection. Event is free to the […]
Pooch Blackson remembers his days as Santa Claus
COSHOCTON – Playing Santa Claus meant the world to Lewis “Pooch” Blackson. “Every Christmas I think about it,” he said. “That was a good time. Everybody loved Santa Claus.” Blackson can’t remember exactly how many years he filled the role of Santa Claus for the community at parades and parties, but knows it must have […]
Christmas assistance available
COSHOCTON – There are two opportunities coming up for low-income families to sign up for assistance with Christmas. The Coshocton County Firefighter’s Toy Chest sign up will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 13, in Room 145 at the County Services Building on South Seventh […]