The Coshocton County District Library is announcing the retirement of West Lafayette Branch Manager Andrea Schweitzer-Smith. She dedicated 37 years of service to the library, including her work as a page, circulation clerk, children’s programming assistant, preservation department head, branch assistant, and branch manager. “I have enjoyed each position held at the library over the […]
The Coshocton County District Library System is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Readers of all ages are invited to embark on an inspiring journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration. Program Highlights: Exciting Learning Challenges: […]
It is with heartfelt sympathy that the Coshocton County District Library shares the news of the sudden passing of beloved team member Janice Sycks due to a medical emergency. To allow staff time to process this news and to attend funeral arrangements, the library system will be closed on Monday, Feb. 12. All youth programming […]
The Coshocton County District Library and WOUB Public Media will be screening a 30-minute exclusive look at the upcoming release of GOSPEL, a new four-hour docuseries on PBS. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Coshocton County District Library. “From the blues to hip hop, African Americans have been the […]
A master of crime fiction and true crime, number one New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author Gregg Olsen will visit the Coshocton County District Library on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. An impassioned voice for victims and their families, Olsen has been a guest on Dateline, 48 Hours, 20/20, Good Morning America, […]
The Coshocton Public Library is in the process of phasing in use of its legal name, Coshocton County District Library, a name it has held since 1950 but has not exclusively used. The library has operated as Coshocton Public Library since 1904, the year the Carnegie Library opened. During this time, the library was classified […]
The Coshocton Public library is having special story time’s in the parks throughout the county this summer. Everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy some stories, songs, and activities. The programs are every other Thursday from 6:30-7 p.m. The children played games and listened to a story about being kind at Burt Park […]
The Coshocton Public Library’s theme this year is All Together Now to celebrate the summer reading program with the theme of friendship, kindness, and unity. The idea is there are many cultures in our world so let’s make it a wonderful place. Every other week during the program children can create crafts from lifestyles around the world. […]
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Delora Louise Taylor, 83, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born September 20, 1941 in McConnellsville, OH to the late Wayne A. & Lavina Lucille (Harmon) Waite, Sr. She was formerly employed at Bown’s Plumbing & McDonald’s in Coshocton and retired from the Coshocton WalMart. Delora was a member of […]
William “Bill” Lynn Foster, Sr, 79 of Coshocton Ohio slipped away peacefully with his family by his side at 2:50pm Friday October 25th, 2024. After receiving an anoxic brain injury in May of 2021. Bill fought many medical conditions and obstacles put in front of him. Not once did he face them with fear, but defied […]
Betty E. Frye, born on March 13, 1926, in Wooster, Ohio, gracefully journeyed through life until her passing on October 26, 2024, in Plainfield, Ohio. Betty was more than just a name; she embodied a spirit of unwavering dedication, warmth, and a deep love for her family and community. She spent her entire life nurturing […]
Gordon Ralph Gamertsfelder, 92, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born Sept. 24, 1932 at home in Clark Twp., Coshocton Co. to the late Perry and Bernice (Fox) Gamertsfelder. He was a graduate of Clark High School in 1950, and served as a US […]
Mary Erman Bache, age 83 of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1941, in Coshocton, to the late Kenneth and Charlene Erman. On October 20, 1969, she married Delbert A. Bache who preceded her in death on February 3, 1992. Mary is survived by her nephew, Todd […]
Catherine Jean Smailes, age 99 of Coshocton, went to be with the Lord at 11:20 P.M., Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born July 29, 1925 in Meridian, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie Stafford. She attended one and a half years at Meridian Business College. She was a cashier in her […]
Philip (Phil) A. Wagner passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Coshocton. Phil was born on March 5, 1939, in Coshocton to Jacob and Catherine (Hahn) Wagner. He was a 1957 graduate of Coshocton High School. Phil founded Philip A. Wagner, Inc. in 1957. He was a long standing supporter of the Coshocton community and […]