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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Hot air balloon festival starts off with queen crowning and tethered rides
COSHOCTON – Candace Cormack was a little sad to pass on her hot air balloon queen title, but she knew it was going to someone who would love the experience and represent Coshocton well. “I worked with great people and had such a blast being queen,” she said. “I’m so excited for Josey (Lillibridge) though. […]
Hot air balloon festival returns for 35th year
COSHOCTON – One of the longest continuous running hot air balloon festivals in the state of Ohio is set to return to Coshocton. The 35th annual Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 9 and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, at […]
Frontier Power Co. to sponsor Balloon Festival for 10th year
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival is pleased to announce that the Frontier Power Company will be the major sponsor for the 2016 event scheduled for June 9 – 11. To celebrate the 10th year as the major sponsor, Frontier Power is bringing the Touchstone Energy Cooperative hot air balloon to fly over […]
Mizer crowned hot air balloon festival queen
COSHOCTON – Shelby Mizer is honored to have the opportunity to represent Coshocton County. The 2015 River View High School graduate was crowned the first ever Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival Queen during a contest held June 4 at the fairgrounds’ grandstand. “I wanted this opportunity to represent Coshocton because I’ve been involved in a […]
Hot Air Balloon Festival dates announced
COSHOCTON – The Board of Directors of the Frontier Power Company recently approved continuing sponsorship of the 34th Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival presented by Frontier Power. The festival will be Thursday through Saturday, June 4–6, 2015, at the Coshocton County Fairground. Kelly Kendall, manager of administration at Frontier Power, noted that the festival has […]
Hot air balloon festival starts
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival got started Thursday with a concert by Sticks and Stones, which was presented by DeCosky Ford. The fun at the fairgrounds continues Friday, June 6, with the following schedule of activities. 11 a.m.: Midway Opens 5 – 6 p.m.: Jody’s Dance Studio 6 p.m.: Opening Ceremony 6 […]