COSHOCTON – The general livestock judging contest at the Coshocton County Fair gives area youth the opportunity to experience being a judge. Contestants judge sheep, hogs, and beef cattle in market and breeding classes at the fair. There are four animals in each class and they place them in order from best to worst. Emily […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Fairgrounds were bustling with activity on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Displays were being set up, decorations were being finalized and the best of the best from this season’s crops were being brought to the ag hall for display. Lynn Emslie is pictured here with Debbie Gaumer, superintendent of the fair’s agriculture […]
COSHOCTON – The 2017 Coshocton County Fair will feature a new form of entertainment for families with young children. Children 9 and under are invited to come enjoy the Little Farmers Zone in the small commercial building. The newly-created area is being sponsored by Jeff Drennen Dealerships, the Farm Bureau, and the fairboard in conjunction […]
COSHOCTON – For several years, the grandstand at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds has been in need of an update. With constant leaks and cracks in the walls, the grandstand was the top priority on the fairboard’s maintenance list. When the state offered all counties a $50,000 matching grant through its Ohio Agriculture Society Facilities Grant […]
COSHOCTON – From Tues. Sept. 26 through Fri. Oct. 6 the following traffic changes will be in effect. Kenilworth Avenue will be one way eastbound between Seventh and Eighth streets. Also from Sept. 29 through Oct. 5, Seventh Street will be one way southbound between Kenilworth Avenue and Ash Street. In addition, the usual no parking changes will […]
COSHOCTON – On Sunday evening, Sept. 10 interviews were held at the senior fair board office for the upcoming 2017 Coshocton County Fair King and Queen. Queen candidates are as follows: Augusta Kinzel, Allie McCoy, Hannah Poorman, and Liz Porteus. King candidates are: Jordan Olinger and Charles “Lane” Beatty. The 2017 fair king and queen […]
COSHOCTON – Applications for the 2017 Coshocton County Fair King and Queen Contest sponsored by the Coshocton County Agricultural Society, locally known as the senior fairboard, are now available at the office at 707 Kenilworth Ave. and on their website, www.coshoctoncountyfair.org. Applications must be returned to the senior fairboard office by Monday, Sept. 4. The […]
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John Donald Wilcox Jr., age 47, passed away in Coshocton on April 10, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1977 in Coshocton to John Donald Wilcox Sr. and Sherry (Minor) Walters, who survive. He was a high school graduate and then worked at the Pallet Shop. He enjoyed the slow times of fishing and […]
Sandra Bordenkircher, 86, of Coshocton passed away on April 16, 2025 at Danbury Millersburg. She was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Otto and Coral (Conrad) Schuler. She was a graduate of West Liberty Dental Hygiene program and worked as a Hygienist. On June 21, 1961, she married Louis Bordenkircher, who preceded her […]
John L. Patterson, 87, passed away at his residence on Wednesday April 16, 2025. John was born in Clark on August 5, 1937. He was a graduate of Keene High School. He married Darlene Kitchen on April 4, 1955. He was the owner of Patterson Wiring, and was a volunteer fireman with North Tuscarawas for […]
Vicky Jean Garrido, 59, of Coshocton passed away April 10, 2025 in Columbus at Ohio State University Hospital after a long illness. Vicky lived a life full of love, her greatest love was her son, Christian Garrido. Vicky enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she loved to travel and see beautiful sights. She […]
Jack Eugene Arnold, 79, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born Aug. 6, 1945 in Holmes Co. to the late Robert and Dorothy (Ling) Arnold. He was a graduate of the former Killbuck High School, and a supervisor at Rice-Chadwick for over 50 years. He is […]
Lila B. Marshall, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born on February 22, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Christian E. and Iva (Borror) Babbert. Lila is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, John K. Marshall. Their love story began with a […]
Max B. Snow, 85, of Warsaw passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Blissfield, OH on November 18, 1939 to the late Blaine and Irene (Mullett) Snow. Max graduated from Warsaw High School in 1958 and worked as a foreman for Towne – Sanders, […]