Thanksgiving is the time most people stop and think about what they are thankful for. Most will say they are thankful for family, for friends, for health and those are all wonderful reasons to be thankful. We also need to be thankful for our community. Are there problems? Of course, but every single place has negative […]
When you are trying to think of gifts this year, think local and purchase gift certificates for services that everyone needs or enjoys. There isn’t a busy mom in the community who wouldn’t appreciate gift cards for food that she doesn’t have to make or clean up after. Fast food and pizza are always good, […]
The 21st annual community dinner was held Thursday evening Nov. 21 in the Coshocton High School cafeteria. Cathy Waibel has been the organizer for many years. “Last year I dressed like a pilgrim and that costume is home hanging in the closet. This year I made aprons for me and my daughter. Mine says Gobble […]
Thanks to a $225,000 grant, a spot on the court square where grass doesn’t grow easily will soon be the home of the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. Mary Beck, administrator and project manager for the Coshocton County Commissioners, said the plaza will be approximately 55’ x 75’ and will feature lighting and brick inlay. “When it […]
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On Friday, Nov. 22, there will be no parking on Main Street between Second Street and Seventh Street from 4-9 p.m. for the Miracle on Main Parade. Also, Fourth St. will be closed between Chestnut St. and Main St. from 4-9 p.m. and no parking will be in effect on this section, as well. Vehicles […]
The Coshocton Planetarium will show the program, Season of Light during the Christmas season. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world’s most enduring holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter sky – from the burning of the Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in the […]
The Coshocton Opportunity School’s fifth annual Dress Up Main Street project will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Students will be hanging coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks from the trees on Main Street in Downtown Coshocton. Citizens in need, may take a coat or other items from a tree beginning […]
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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 […]