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 […]
Tag: COVID-19
Rent, mortgage and utility assistance available
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission continues to offer assistance to households impacted by COVID-19 with past due rent or mortgage payments and to prevent utility disconnection including water and sewer disconnections. Gas, electric and bulk fuel (propane) assistance is also available through multiple programs. Funding appropriated to the agency expands the agency’s capability to serve those […]
School districts continue providing extra meals for students
Michelle Stoffer, food service director for Ridgewood School District, said, “We are doing everything we can to help our students during these difficult times. It has been challenging for our staff, but they have stepped up putting our students first.” All three school districts in the county are continuing to provide whatever support they can […]
First COVID vaccines given in Coshocton County
After months of wondering when the vaccine for COVID-19 would be available, the first doses have been given in Coshocton County. According to Steve Lonsinger, health commissioner for Coshocton County, the county and city health departments each received 100 doses of the vaccine. “Each week, the allotment could be a different amount. Other vaccine providers, […]
Coshocton moves to red status on health advisory system
On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Coshocton City Health Department and Coshocton County Health Department were notified that based on review of data Coshocton County is now at red status in the Public Health Advisory System. This change in status from orange to red is due to the following: New cases per capita (325.1 cases per […]
Funds available to help households impacted by COVID-19
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission has announced that there are funds available to assist households impacted by COVID-19 with past due rent or mortgage payments and to prevent water and sewer disconnections. Households who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (a household of four may earn up to $52,400 in the past […]
Senior center assessing ability to reopen
In March, the Coshocton Senior Center, like so many of the businesses in the community, was forced to close the doors to its guests. While its was no longer permitted to have seniors visit the facility, the most crucial service of senior meal delivery had its most rapid period of growth ever. The senior center […]
Commissioners taking COVID-19 relief fund grant applications
The Coshocton County Commissioners have decided to support local small business and non-profit organizations by dedicating $500,000 of Coronavirus Aid Relief Funds to aid those that have sustained economic hardships as a result of the public health emergency. The Coshocton County Commissioners received $1.3 million in the third round funding from CARES Act and Ohio […]
Parents had hard choices to make this school year
This 2020-21 school year has given parents a lot to consider and a lot of say. Parents have had to carefully think about what is best for their children, what’s most important when it comes to their child and what works for their family. With a terrible virus going around, the ever-changing health recommendations over […]
