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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2015 Coshocton County Fair Tab
This year’s e-edition of The 2015 Coshocton County Fair Tab is now online! Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
Fairboard accepting king and queen applicants
COSHOCTON – Applications for the 2015 Coshocton County King and Queen Contest sponsored by the Coshocton County Agricultural Society, locally known as the Senior Fairboard, are available at the Coshocton County Senior Fairboard Office at 707 Kenilworth Avenue or online at coshoctoncountyfair.org. Any area high school senior residing in Coshocton County or an active member […]
Fair board accepts donation
COSHOCTON – Members of The Coshocton County Agricultural Society – otherwise known as the Coshocton County Fair Board, graciously accepted a check in the amount of $2,500 from Mike Yoder, who represented Monsanto, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 16. The money came from a contest that was won by local farmer […]
Baked goods auction satisfies sweet tooth
COSHOCTON The baked goods auction at the Coshocton County Fair brings bakers, auctioneers and consumers together in one big batch of friends and families. The usual faces show up each year – and there are always several newcomers to join the recipe for fun. Sharry Chapman had the overall best of show coconut cake that […]
Grab a meal and help local high school students
COSHOCTON – If you want to grab a meal at the Coshocton County Fair and help a good cause, try one of the high school music boosters’ food stands. Jacob Panteloukas, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has worked at his school’s food stand for four years. “It gives you a lot of opportunity to […]
Fair passes and premium books available
COSHOCTON – Season and membership passes for the Coshocton County Fair are now on sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the fairboard office. Premium books are also available.
Junior fair goat breeds and showmanship results
Placing Exhibitor Club/Chapter Senior Pygmy Showmanship – Age 15 and over and winners of Intermediate 1 Caitlyn Bookless Winner 2 Mikyla Bechtol Leaps and Bounds 3 Rachelle Yoder Millcreek Valley 4 Kendra Walsh Winner 5 Kay-Lee Smailes Ribbon Winners Intermediate Pygmy Showmanship – Ages 13 and 14 inclusive and winners of Junior 1 Sydney Fry […]
Singing Showdown returning to Coshocton County Fair
COSHOCTON – The fifth annual Singing Showdown is returning to the Coshocton County Fair on a new date and location. The singing contest has been held Tuesday during the fair at the grandstands. This year, contestants will compete for the cash prize at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Rotary Pavilion located near the […]