Danny Joe Shortt, age 75, of West Lafayette died on Wednesday, October 29, 2024, in his home. He was born on January 25, 1949, to the late Cephus and Bonnie (Burgess) Shortt. After graduating in 1968 from Jenkins High School in Jenkins, Kentucky, Danny was a deep miner in Kentucky and later in Ohio where […]
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Small animal show tests owner’s knowledge of pets
COSHOCTON – On Sunday, Sept. 29, several young people brought their favorite small pets to be judged at the Coshocton County Fair. Cats, hamsters, guinea pigs and reptiles each had a class. The judge thoroughly checked each animal and asked the pet owner several questions to test their knowledge of their pet and how to […]
Bible and Kinzel named fair royalty
COSHOCTON – Cale Bible and Brett Kinzel were named the Coshocton County Fair King and Queen during the opening ceremony held Friday evening, Sept. 27 in Hunter Arena at the fairgrounds. “I was excited when I heard my name,” Bible said. “I looked up to the people that came before me. I wanted to do […]
Fairgrounds buzzing with activity
COSHOCTON – Even before the fair starts the grounds are alive with excitement. Booths are decorated, barns are prepared for livestock, vendors set up shop, and competitors bring in entries they hope will win them a blue ribbon. The Gress family has 72 entries in this year’s fair and 60 of them are in the […]
Harness racing featured at fair
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Fairgrounds is once again going to be alive with the excitement and action of harness racing that will be held on three days this Saturday, Sept. 28, Sunday, Sept. 29, and Monday, Sept. 30, all with a first race post time of 1 p.m. Coshocton County has a long and […]
Coshocton County Fair named best in Ohio
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Fair was awarded the Greater Ohio Showmen’s Association Best Fair in Ohio for 2018 at the OFMA Spring District 7 and 8 Spring Meeting held April 6. “The board was honored to receive this award,” said Seth Dotson who is a member of the senior fairboard. “It truly goes to […]
2018 Jr. Fair Auction Section
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2018 Coshocton County Fair Program
The 2018 e-edition of the Coshocton County Fair Program is now online! Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
2017 Coshocton County Fair Program
The 2017 e-edition of the Coshocton County Fair Program is now online! Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!