The Rev. Hannah Shriver of the Solid Rock Foursquare Church will be the speaker for the second Lenten Luncheon on Wednesday, March 12. Her message in keeping with the theme for the six weeks, Connecting to God through Adoration. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends promptly at 12:45 p.m. and is held at […]
The Second annual Bakersville Homecoming Royalty soup dinner will be held on Saturday, March 22, at Bakersville Community Church, 28164 CR 97 in Newcomerstown. The menu includes chicken noodle, broccoli cheese, cheesy potato, chili, beef-n-noodles, chicken-n-rice, hot dogs, toasted cheese sandwiches (gluten and gluten free), desserts, and drinks. To-go containers will be available as well. […]
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The Coshocton County WIC Program will host its annual nutrition fair at the Coshocton County Community Room on Thursday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Food Connects Us” will be this year’s theme. The nutrition fair will feature nutritious food samples, prizes, hands-on activities, and more. Car seat checks and booster seats will […]
Allen Sommers was born and raised in Holmes County. He grew up on his family’s fifth-generation dairy farm but admittedly “enjoyed the fieldwork over the animals.” He graduated from East Holmes High School in 1989 and went to work for Holmes Custom Molding. After a year, a co-worker encouraged him to consider a different occupation, […]
A tradition begun some 54 years ago continues once again this year as the Lenten season gets underway with Ash Wednesday, March 5. The luncheons each Wednesday of Lent are held at The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St., across from the courtsquare. The luncheons begin at 11:45 a.m. and end promptly at 12:45 p.m. […]
The Distribution Committee of the Coshocton Foundation awarded $4,789.78 to the Coshocton County Maternal & Child Health Center to provide support for the purchase of a handheld ultrasound with compatible printer to better serve their prenatal clinic patients. The Maternal and Child Health Center, which has been in existence since 1972, provides health care to […]
The United Way of Coshocton County held its annual meeting on Feb. 26 in the basement of Job and Family Services, to reflect on the organization’s accomplishments over the past year and discuss future initiatives. During the meeting, United Way leadership highlighted the success of recent fundraising campaigns, community outreach efforts, and the impactful programs […]
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Beverly Ann Woods, age 69, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence in Coshocton. She was born August 4, 1955, to James and Louise Woods in East Liverpool, Ohio. Beverly graduated from Coshocton High School in 1973. Over the years, she pursued office work for many companies, including Shaw Barton, […]
Mark A. Madison, 61, of Coshocton, passed away at Aultman Hospital on Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1963 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Jack and Barabra (Collins) Madison. He graduated from Coshocton High School and worked at Mineral Fiber before retiring. On February 7, 1986, he married Debbie (Holdsworth) […]
Jillene E. Shaw Hoberg, affectionately known as “Jill,” was born on March 22, 1935, in Coshocton. She passed away on March 27, 2025, after a brief illness. Jill’s career was marked by dedicated service as she worked in all Coshocton County Courthouses. She began as a clerk and later transitioned to a deputy clerk, ultimately […]
Charles R. “Bob” Johnson, 78, of Coshocton passed away at Roscoe Gardens on Friday March 28, 2025. Bob was born in Cambridge, Ohio on October 8, 1946, to the late Charles and Margaret (Seckman) Johnson. He graduated from Cambridge High School and retired from Ansel Edmont in Coshocton. Bob is survived by his two sons […]
Carol Ann (Brenly) Griffith, age 87, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1937 to the late Earl and Mary Brenly. Carol was also known to her family and many childhood friends as “Ann”. She was born, raised, and remained a resident of […]
Jon M. Els of West Lafayette passed away peacefully at his family’s home in Warsaw on March 27, 2025, just one day shy of his 90th birthday. He was born on March 28, 1935 to the late Russell and Rose (Moorehead) Els. Following Jon’s graduation from West Lafayette High School, he honorably served in the […]
Ralph R. Wiggins, age 69 passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born July 8, 1955 in Coshocton. He was the son of the late Helen (Knepper) Wiggins. Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Free Funeral Home, Coshocton, Ohio with Pastor Shannon […]