Gene Leroy Ditsler loved life and lived it to the fullest for nearly 88 years, from his birth on February 8, 1937 in Valparaiso, IN, until his death on November 7, in Granville, OH. Gene grew up loving sports, especially basketball, and though he wasn’t tall enough to play on the high school team, he […]
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Coshocton County COVID-19 Home Test Kit distribution announced
Those exposed to someone who has tested positive should self-quarantine, watch for symptoms and take a COVID test within five to seven days, sooner if symptoms show up. COVID-19 home test kits are covered under most insurance and can be picked up at your local pharmacy. Due to increased demand for home tests and to […]
Ohio National Guard members to assist at hospital
A team of 11 members from the Ohio National Guard will be assisting Coshocton Regional Medical Center in the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance is part of the approximately 2,300 guard members who were activated by Governor DeWine to assist Ohio’s hospitals as COVID-19 activity increased across the state. “We thank […]
County health department adjusts COVID case investigation practices
The Coshocton County Health Department is asking people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate and notify those in their households and their close contacts including co-workers. The department’s priority continues to be giving newly-diagnosed people guidance on how and why to isolate. They are attempting to contact persons 65+ and those under the age […]
Coshocton County COVID-19 test kit distribution announced
The Coshocton County EMS will be helping to distribute COVID-19 home test kits from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at both of these stations: Warsaw, 329 Main St. (use the entrance door on the west (parking lot) side of the building) and West Lafayette, 405 Main St. Steve Lonsinger, health commissioner for Coshocton County […]
City health department providing COVID-19 vaccinations
The Coshocton City Health Department will have free COVID-19 vaccinations (Moderna) available by appointment or walk-in from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. Call 740-622-1736 ext. 411 if wanting to make an appointment. The city health department also will be at the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic updates given
There will be a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taking appointments and walk-ins. To schedule an appointment call 740-622-2611 (M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). This clinic is free of charge. All Ohioans 16 years old and older are eligible to receive the Covid-19 Vaccine. Appointments […]
Coshocton County Fair Board excited to host full event
Thanks to Governor DeWine’s announcement that festivals and fairs can resume this summer, the Coshocton County Fair Board is making plans for a full fair this fall. The dates for the fair are Oct. 1-7. Mary Knicely, secretary/fiscal officer for the agriculture society, said, “We are very excited that it appears we will be able […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center updates shared
The COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center is now contacting those individuals who received their first dose Moderna Vaccine on Feb. 16, Feb. 18, and Feb. 20 for a second dose clinic on Tuesday, March 16 in the morning. On Thursday, March 11 the call center will begin scheduling appointments for the single dose Johnson & Johnson […]
