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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Kiwanis trustees approve funding for various projects
The Kiwanis trustees recently met to review applications for funding from funds managed by the Coshocton Foundation. The committee approved quarterly requests in excess of $7,000. Included in the approvals were $1,000 to the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) for the Camp Invention Program. NIHF curricula focus on developing creativity, inventive thinking, and problem-solving […]
Kiwanis Pancake Day canceled
The Kiwanis Club of Coshocton voted to cancel its annual Pancake Day usually held in November every year, due to Covid-19. For many decades the annual pancake day has served as the club’s main fundraiser. In an attempt to make up for the lost revenue, the club plans to hold several fundraisers. With the focus […]
Kiwanis Pancake Day enjoyed by all
COSHOCTON – Thousands of pancakes were served up by Kiwanis of Coshocton Club members throughout the day on Nov. 7. The club’s annual fundraiser was held at the Coshocton Elks Lodge and offered people the chance to enjoy fluffy pancakes, yummy sausages, and connecting with fellow community members. “I enjoyed working with my fellow Kiwanis […]
Kamp Kiwanis to be held at Kids America
COSHOCTON – There is a new summer day camp option for children in our community thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Coshocton and Kids America. Kamp Kiwanis will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 8-12 at Kids America. “We approached Kids America about doing this because we felt it […]
Kiwanis organizing summer food drives
COSHOCTON – The summer months are typically hard on food pantries, but the Kiwanis Club of Coshocton is planning a special project to help change that. “People usually think about donating during the winter time at Christmas,” said Betsy Gosnell, president of the Coshocton Kiwanis Club. “June to September they don’t think about it, […]
Pancake day helps Kiwanis Club fulfill mission
COSHOCTON – Coshocton Kiwanis Club members were busy serving up pancakes and sausages and raising money for a good cause on Nov. 8 during their annual pancake day at the Elks. “We are usually the busiest at dinner time, but we’ve had a steady flow,” said Doug Speicher, who is the immediate past co-president of […]
Kiwanis Pancake Day helps local club giveback
COSHOCTON – When Betsy Gosnell was looking for different service clubs in the community to join, she realized that the Kiwanis Club was near and dear to her heart. “My dad was a Kiwanis member,” said Gosnell who is the new president of the Coshocton Kiwanis Club. “He was a social worker and helped children […]
Kiwanis to host first pool party
COSHOCTON – The Kiwanis organization has a mission to serve families and children in their communities. The Coshocton Kiwanis is excited to announce that they will have a kids’ pool day at Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. as another way to serve families and bring children and parents closer […]