The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce Auction has been going on for more than 40 years. This is the only fundraiser the chamber of commerce holds each year. This year, the auction will be Monday through Friday, April 7-11. A wide variety of donated items from local businesses are up for auction. The link to […]
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Ridgewood Local Schools has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) as an Outlier in math and science achievement. This prestigious recognition highlights Ridgewood’s exceptional performance on state assessments, exceeding the achievements of districts with similar demographics and even those with higher economic resources. As a result, ODEW is eager to […]
Ridgewood Performing Arts will be presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Friday through Sunday, April 11-13. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 11 and April 12 and at 2:30 p.m. on April 13. Tickets are $10 and are available at ridgewoodperformingarts.ludus.com and at the door. Music for the play is by […]
Kierston Latham will be the speaker at the fourth Coshocton County Lenten Luncheon on March 26. Her message will address the theme, “Connecting to God Through Trust” using the Biblical text from Psalms 37. The luncheon is held at The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St., across from the court square. The event begins at […]
3-24-25 Outage Area On Monday, March 24, the City of Coshocton will perform repairs on the main water line impacting the water supply to residences north of Chestnut Street and East of North 15th Street. To make the necessary repairs, the water will need to be shut off. The water will be shut off around […]
The Rev. Neal Dearyan will be the speaker at the fifth Coshocton County Lenten Luncheon on Wednesday, April 2. His message will address the theme “Connecting to God Through Wisdom.” The luncheon is held at The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St., across from the court square. The event begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends […]
Exciting new classes are coming to the loom loft next month. Join Roscoe Village for a blue jean rug class or a handwoven purse class and get creative with weaving. Led by our expert weaver, you’ll learn traditional techniques while transforming denim into a unique, handcrafted piece. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this class […]
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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 […]
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Sherrets, 64, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle, passed away at home March 25, 2025. He was born June 1, 1960 in Coshocton to Larry L. and Marcia (Harding) Sherrets. He was a 1978 graduate of River View High School, and he worked for a time at The Longaberger Co. The […]
Bret Michael Roth, 67 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025 at Mount Carmel East in Columbus. Born January 29, 1958 at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA. He was the son of the late Howard E. and Erma (Stokes) Roth. He served as a Marine in the military after high […]
Roy W. Krasky, 71, of Coshocton passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. He was born in Coshocton, OH on May 5, 1953 to the late Francis and Evelyn (Bridges) Krasky. Roy’s career took him on various paths, co-owning the beloved West Lafayette Village Pizza Shop and was the founder/operator of Krasco Baskets, […]
Delores K. “Dee” Carroll, 77, of Coshocton passed away at the Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville on Friday March 21, 2025. Dee was born in Caldwell, Ohio on March 22, 1947, to the late Walter and Mary (Shuster) Nichlos. She retired after working thirty-four years at the Novelty Advertising Company. She was a member of […]
Floyd M. Zickefoose, 89, of Conesville, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Altercare of Coshocton with his granddaughter, Jessica by his side. He was born on October 1, 1935 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Asa Webster and Minnie B. (Tenney) Zickefoose. On April 14, 1957, he married Garnett Alice McVay, who passed […]