James F. Gribble, age 97, of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1927, in Goshen, Ohio to the late Fred and Hazel (Rausch) Gribble. Jim was a 1945 graduate of Midvale High School; he then joined the United States Army serving in Korea from 1946 to 1948. […]
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Girl Scouts combine efforts to held foster children
Local Girl Scout troops combined their efforts to bring some Christmas cheer to less fortunate children in the community this year. The girls met at Grace United Methodist Church on Dec. 6, to wrap gifts they purchased with their own troop money. “A few years ago, we did Operation Boxes to send overseas and one […]
Girl Scouts announce new partnerships
COLUMBUS – Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council is excited to announce their new sponsors for the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program: Huntington Bank and American Dairy Association Mideast. Financial support from both sponsors will support Girl Scout financial literacy programs throughout the 30 counties they serve. Their financial literacy programs, including the annual Girl […]
Girl Scouts donate sensory boxes to local centers
WEST LAFAYETTE – Jadn Lindig, 12 years old, and Kelsi Reynolds, 11 years old, have been in Girl Scouts for the past seven years and are currently members of Girl Scout Troop 107. Recently, the two decided to purchase and donate sensory objects to earn their Bronze Award and move on to the Cadet level […]
Girl Scouts continuing Cases for Kids project
COSHOCTON – The Wal-Tus-Gum Girl Scout Service Unit had a successful Cases for Kids fundraiser in April, but they want to take it a step further. “We collected suitcases and duffel bags that were gently used and new for Job and Family Services to use for kids who have to be taken from their homes,” […]
Girl Scouts support troops
COSHOCTON – Girl Scout Troop 1988 recently participated in Operation Salute, which encourages people to donate Girl Scout Cookies to be sent to Ohio’s men and women serving in the military.
Girls Build starts with playhouse project
COSHOCTON – The Women Build Committee, a part of Habitat for Humanity of Coshocton County, has created a new program called Girls Build to allow girls age 12-18 the opportunity to participate in a building project. During our previous Women Build, we became aware of girls under the age of 18 who were interested in […]