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 United Way of Coshocton County will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. in the basement of Job and Family Services. This gathering will highlight the past year’s accomplishments, recognize key contributors, and discuss future initiatives aimed at strengthening our community. The public is invited to attend to learn more […]
Michaela Savage is a Coshocton County native, born and raised outside of Fresno. A 2019 River View High School graduate, Savage participated in FFA for four years, serving as president her senior year and going on to earn both her state and American degrees. She was a 14-year member of the This-N-That 4-H Club, starting […]
Ridgewood High School graduate Bryce Prater who played on the Ohio State National Championship football team visited students from kindergarten through third grade in the gymnasium at Ridgewood Elementary School on Feb. 7. Each elementary class had a photo taken with Prater and each student will receive an autographed copy of the picture. They were […]
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!
Clary Gardens will hold its first book swap on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. The gardens are located at 588 W. Chestnut St. (SR 541 West) in Coshocton. The community is invited to bring a book to add to the swap and everyone will take a different book home that evening. The Clary Gardens’ […]
The Coshocton Public Health District will present Coffee with A Doc, on Thursday, Feb. 20, featuring Leslie Mayle – a registered dietitian nutritionist. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Coshocton Senior Center, located at 201 Browns Lane in Coshocton. Parking is available in front of the building. This event is free with […]
At a ceremony in the River View High School library six alumni were inducted into the inaugural alumni hall of honor class for 2025. The graduates were selected based on their outstanding achievements, including vocational pursuits, contributions to the community or government, philanthropic involvement, recognition of merit for an action taken, service provided or exemplary […]
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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. […]