Dr. Douglas Virostko, medical director at Coshocton Public Health, provided insight on the 2024-2025 influenza season. “I have been a family physician in Coshocton for over 30 years, and I am the medical director at Coshocton Public Health,” he said. “This winter of 24-25, we are experiencing the worst influenza season we have had in […]
A deep dive into the understanding of the theme “Connecting to a Higher Power” will be the basis of messages presented by six area minister and lay persons at the upcoming Lenten Luncheons. The luncheons have been held for the past 54 years as a part of the Lenten season of the Christian Church which […]
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Coshocton Mayor Mark Mills delivered his State of the City Address 2024 during the city council meeting held Feb. 18. Good evening, President Hilgenberg, city council members, and all those in attendance, including residents following along through local media. Thank you for your commitment to our city and for the opportunity to address you tonight. […]
Roscoe Village is offering two upcoming weaving classes. A rug weaving class will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1. Cost is $90 for non-members and $77 for members. Placemat/runners weaving class is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8. Cost is $45 for non-members and $38 for members. Both classes are led by master weaver Rami […]
The River View Go Bears Club announced the winners of the RV Best Buck Club. Best Buck Winners were: First place – Hunter Wilson, $250; second place – Logan Fischer, $200; third place – Brody Buxton, $150; fourth place – Owen Hunt, $100; and fifth place – Wesley Buxton, $50 and a custom EuroHanger. First […]
The children’s resale opportunity KidCycle will mark its fifth anniversary in April. To celebrate, organizers plan to add several fun activities to the Saturday, April 5 schedule. They are looking for people who can face paint, monitor a bounce house, help kids play carnival games, talk with kids as they color pictures, assist with simple […]
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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Charles E. “Gene” Leigh, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Born on July 27, 1946, in Danville, Kentucky, Gene touched the lives of many throughout his years and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A proud graduate of Coshocton […]
Mary Jane Thomas, aged 84, passed away on March 4, 2025, at home with her loved ones. Born on October 14, 1940, in Coshocton to the late, Ambrose and Mary (Marie) Scott Cognion. She graduated from Sacred Heart School in Coshocton in 1959. After school, she worked for 31 years at Pretty Products. After her […]
James “Jim” Baylor, affectionately known to many as Hoover, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born on June 28, 1947, in Canton, Jim lived a life marked by generosity, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to family and his community. Jim’s career spanned over four decades at Coshocton Brake and Supply, […]
Barbara J. Madison, 80, of Coshocton passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Barbara was born in Otsego, Ohio on June 3, 1944, to the late John and Margaret (Gannon) Collins. She worked at numerous locations around Coshocton as a Sales Clerk before retiring from Lowes in Mt. Vernon. She loved […]
Eva June Kiser, age 97, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, with her daughter and grandchildren by her side. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 10, 1927, to the late Willis and Vina (Thomas) Bryant. On November 15, 1946, she married Kenneth E. Kiser who passed away on April […]
Florence Ellen “Flossie” (Parker) Schlarb, 59, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born Aug. 7, 1965 in Coshocton to William E. and Janice (Dunfee) Parker. She was a 1984 graduate of River View High School. Flossie loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed cooking & baking […]
Robert “Bubba” Allen Shaffer, age 46, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1978, to Robert Shaffer and Robin Ohler. Bubba loved to have a good time and hang out with friends. He was an excellent car mechanic and enjoyed helping people fix cars. […]