Ryan Cottrell is a Coshocton County native who was born and raised in West Lafayette. A 2001 graduate of Ridgewood High School, Cottrell was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing every opportunity that was afforded him. Following graduation, Cottrell worked a variety of factory jobs – McWane Ductile; Kraft; and Nestle Purina in Zanesville. As […]
In response to the recent drought conditions and potential for wildland fires, effective immediately, any open burning within the City of Coshocton will be prohibited as allowed by Coshocton City Ordinance 1505.13. Open burning that will be offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions due to atmospheric conditions or when local circumstances make […]
The Coshocton County Fair will have a new show this year that features children with disabilities showing a variety of animals. The Ag for All Abilities Show will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in the Junior Fair Arena. Around 36 kids are participating, either as a mentor, a volunteer or a participant […]
Calling all Christmas Elves near and far. The holiday season is right around the corner. Volunteers are needed to help get Historic Roscoe Village ready. Volunteers start by sorting out the decorations that are on hand and then determine what needs to be made. They fluff artificial greens, make bows (learn how to make the […]
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
The Roscoe Village Foundation will offer a beginner weaving workshop class on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The village’s main weaver Rami will instruct each participant on portable looms. Each participant will make two mug rugs to take home. The cost for these classes is $35 for non-members, and $30 for […]
Join host Sam Bennett in this engaging Q&A-style program as he delves into the rich and rugged history of coal mining in Ohio and Coshocton County. A former miner, Bennett is dedicated to keeping the history of coal mining alive and well. In 2013 he began raising money for the coal miners memorial that is […]
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
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William “Bill” A. Doyle, 100, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. at his home. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio on December 24, 1924, to the late Leo F. and Mary I. (Hoffman) Doyle. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater earning a Bronze Star, Good Conduct […]
Donald Eugene Billman, age 82, of Coshocton died Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born September 17, 1942, in Coshocton to the late James Lewis and Anna Gertrude (Glazier) Billman. Donald served in the United States Navy 1959-1963. Donald was a printer at the Coshocton Tribune for 4 years, […]
Daniel “Dan” Bruening, 73, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL on May 5, 1951 to the late Raymond and Olga (Olsavsky) Bruening. Dan was a graduate of West Geauga High School and Kent State University. He worked at Edmonts […]
Larry Lee Bailey, affectionately known as Beetle, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 87 in Canton, Ohio. Born on December 20, 1937, to Fred Bailey and Pauline Hite Bailey, Larry spent his life dedicated to helping others who crossed his path, both through his work and personal life. Larry proudly served […]
Betty D. Bratton, 93, of Coshocton, passed away at her home on January 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Pulaski, VA, to the late Robert and Hazel (Kane) Via on January 10, 1932. Betty graduated from Pulaski High School in 1950. On December 22, 1951, she married the love of her […]
Jeannie Renee Jacobs, age 54, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1970, in Coshocton to the late Clarence Wright Jr. and Sherry (Bryant) Shivers. On May 26, 2001, she married Robert “Rob” Jacobs who passed away on August 24, 2020. Jeannie was an amazing mother, grandmother, […]
Marjorie E. Lessig passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Altercare of Coshocton. Marge was born on March 25, 1940 to the late Harvey and Alice Gatchel in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She graduated from Salem High School and Riverside White Cross School of Nursing. She was a dedicated Hospice volunteer for 30 years and […]