Gene Leroy Ditsler loved life and lived it to the fullest for nearly 88 years, from his birth on February 8, 1937 in Valparaiso, IN, until his death on November 7, in Granville, OH. Gene grew up loving sports, especially basketball, and though he wasn’t tall enough to play on the high school team, he […]
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Volunteers help spruce up Keene’s playground
COSHOCTON – Keene Elementary School’s PTO wanted their students to return to school with a bright, colorful and safe place to play. They accomplished their goal on Aug. 10 with a playground cleanup day. Parents and students were invited to help the PTO officers and their families paint the equipment, work on the landscaping, and […]
Ornament tradition continues at Keene Elementary School
COSHOCTON – No one seems to remember how the tradition got started, but every Christmas, students and staff at Keene Elementary School receive an ornament from the parent teacher organization (PTO). “I took it over three years ago, but I know it’s been going on a whole lot longer than that,” said PTO President Morgan […]
Keene Veterans Memorial Celebration announced
KEENE – The community is invited to the 135th annual Keene Veterans Memorial Celebration on Sunday, May 28 complete with a special church service, lunch, and parade. At 9:30 a.m., a Veterans Memorial Church Service will be at Keene United Methodist Church with featured speaker Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Brian D. Golden. Currently serving in […]
Keene has outlived its educational purpose
KEENE – Generations of families have walked the halls of Keene Elementary School, but the 102 year old building has long outlived its educational purpose. River View Local School District is working on a building project that will include constructing one new elementary school attached to the junior high and making renovations to the junior […]
Keene celebrates Memorial Day
KEENE – Community members turned out in full force for the 132nd annual Keene Memorial Day Parade & Services. The street was lined with flags and people waved as parade entries worked their way down the street to the first of two ceremonies at local cemeteries. Lister Endsley, World War II Veteran, also spoke earlier in the […]
Character counts at Keene
KEENE – Keene Elementary students are focusing on more than book work this year. “We want to teach them about character and integrity,” said Principal Matt Colvin. “I want them to know what it means to be things like trustworthy and respectful.” When students walk into the building they immediately see signs reminding them of […]
Deputies visit Keene Elementary
KEENE – Deputies from the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office stopped by Keene Elementary to talk about safety with the students. The children also watched a demonstration by Deputy Dave Stone and his K-9 Dingo and got to take a look at the sheriff office’s various vehicles. They made sure the students know that, “cops are there […]
