Coshocton County citizens voted on a number of issues, including a levy supporting the EMS, children services and the race for county treasurer. In the race for county treasurer, Republican Janette Donaker received 12,171 votes to win. Democrat Kristine Kempf received 3,429. “I am truly blessed that I am able to continue my passion of […]
Laura Frazee grew up in Fresno, where she attended Ridgewood Local Schools, playing volleyball and basketball. After graduating in 2014, she pursued elementary education at Marietta College, where she also played basketball. However, following a foot injury and a realization that teaching wasn’t her ideal path, she returned home. “I loved sciences in high school […]
Coshocton Public Health District will present Coffee with A Doc, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, featuring Dr. Donald A. Tupper. The event topic for November is “Podiatry – How to Keep Ten Toes on Two Feet.” The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Rust Décor, located at 341 Main Street […]
The Coshocton County Veterans Council in conjunction with Coshocton County Veterans Service Commission and office staff will conduct the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in front of the court house. Local Blue Star Mothers President Sharon Burns will be the guest speaker and Coshocton County Veterans Service Officer Aaron […]
The River View High School Black Bears boys soccer team earned the title of regional champions with a 4-2 win over Wheelersburg at Joe Burrow Stadium in Athens. They will now play Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the state semi-finals against Beachwood High School at Dover’s Crater Stadium. Adult tickets are $15 […]
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Coshocton Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for two years in a row (2024-2025). This designation is in addition to receiving the 2024 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for the fifth time since 2020. This distinction places Coshocton Regional Medical Center among the top 10% of all […]
The 10th annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. at Lake Park. The 5K course will be around the park and everyone is invited to come out and work off some “pre-dinner” calories. Registration is $25 before Friday, Nov. 22, and $30 after that date. Pre-race packet pickup is […]
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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 […]