Taylor Smith is a Coshocton native – born and raised in Coshocton. She is a 2017 graduate of Coshocton High School, where she was a four-year letterman cheerleader. Her focus was on “school and cheer, that’s it,” as she was completing her post-secondary coursework at the same time. By the time she started at Kent […]
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 […]
Ryan Cottrell is a Coshocton County native who was born and raised in West Lafayette. A 2001 graduate of Ridgewood High School, Cottrell was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing every opportunity that was afforded him. Following graduation, Cottrell worked a variety of factory jobs – McWane Ductile; Kraft; and Nestle Purina in Zanesville. As […]
The Advisory Board of Leadership Coshocton County (LCC) is seeking two new members to fill vacated at-large and foundation-approved seats. Interested candidates should have the ability to attend bi-monthly meetings held the Fourth Tuesday of the month as well as attend select program days. The available seats are open to any interested community member and […]
Leadership Coshocton County held its welcome reception on Aug. 24, at Clary Gardens and treated to desserts by Schumaker Farms. Members of the Leadership Coshocton County Class of 2022 were joined by family; supervisors; Leadership Alumni; and members of the Leadership Advisory Board for the official welcome and kick-off to the program year. The 31st […]
Christy Baylor was born in 1980 in Coshocton, and attended Keene Elementary and River View Junior High School. She then attended high school at Coshocton and graduated from Coshocton High School in 1998. Her father is Larry Corder, a well-known realtor and auctioneer who also worked for AEP. Baylor helped with her father’s auctions and […]
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Roy Matthews, age 47, of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1977 in Coshocton to the late Ralph and Mary Lou (Kling) Matthews. He was a graduate of the Coshocton County JVS and graduated with his underwater welding certificate. He put his skills to […]
Haselyn Elizabeth Burke, age 1, of Frazeysburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born on October 9, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, to her loving parents, Trinity Freeman and Jonathan Burke. Hasey Baby as she was affectionately known as was the light of her family’s world. During her brief time on earth, Haselyn […]
Richard “Dick” Sturtz, age 87, of Thornville, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1937, in Coshocton, Ohio, to the late Thurman and Ethyl (Parks) Sturtz. Dick served in the United State Navy during the Korean War era as a Sonar Man on the USS John Hood DD655. He […]
Richard (Dick) Laurence Kelley
Richard (Dick) Laurence Kelley, age 94, peacefully entered Heaven on December 3, 2024 in his wife’s arms and his family by his side. He was born September 8, 1930 in the tiny village of West Clarksfield, Ohio to Laurence and Virginia (Welton) Kelley, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by […]
James David “Jim” McClain Jr., 55, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1969 in Mt. Vernon. He was married to Jamie (Spoon) McClain, who preceded him in death. Jim enjoyed his time while employed at Window World, and working in any kind of construction jobs. He loved […]
John A. Gauerke, 69, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024. John was born in San Diego, CA on December 2, 1954, to the late James R. and Elizabeth A. “Bettsy” (Moore) Gauerke. He graduated from Coshocton High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1975. John is survived by […]
Jeffrey Lynn Frakes, age 64, of Zanesville, passed away on November 27, 2024 at the Morrison House. He was born on June 13, 1960 in Zanesville to the late Lynard and Bertha (Stalnaker) Frakes. He was a graduate from Tri-Valley High in 1978. Surviving is his brother, Robin Frakes and niece and nephews, Josh (Sarah) […]