Coshocton Public library is offering a book discussion program for adults titled Bookmarked. This is a book discussion program exploring fiction and non-fiction with two ways to participate. The Bookmarked Adult Book Club program is offered each month at two locations, the Coshocton Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the Coshocton Senior Center on Browns Lane […]
In partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, the Coshocton County District Library will offer free virtual author talks each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. This new service is made possible in thanks […]
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 […]
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Jason M. Shepherd, 53, of Conesville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Coshocton, OH on January 6, 1972. Jason was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and worked at McWane Ductile for the past 20 years. He loved to […]
Patricia Coleen Arnold Carpenter
Patricia Coleen Arnold Carpenter, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2025, and is now at rest. Patricia was the daughter of Samuel Levillion and Sarah Grace (Fry) Arnold, born on May 12, 1932. She grew up in Warsaw, and married Robert Merle Carpenter after graduating from Warsaw High School. She worked […]
Joan Marie Blakley, 87, of West Lafayette, passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Friday, February 7, 2025. Joan was born in Lakewood, Ohio on November 8, 1937, to the late Andrew and Anna Marie (Kovalcik) Sasala. She graduated from Lourdes Academy in Lakewood, had worked at Ohio Bell, spent many years as a cook […]
Charles J. Opphile, 89, of Newcomerstown passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown, OH. He was born in Coshocton, OH on May 25, 1935 to the late Walter R. and Cora (Moore) Opphile. Charles was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School and was a lifelong employee at Belden Brick. He was […]
Gregory “Greg” William Collins
Gregory “Greg” William Collins, age 76 of Coshocton, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1949, in Warsaw to the late William G. and Martha (Hamer) Collins. Greg was a 1968, graduate of River View High School and then entered the United States […]
Calvin L. Simpson, an admired and loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, friend, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 99 on February 1, 2025 in Canton, Ohio. Born in Jackson to the late Orrville and Ida Mae Simpson, he worked hard during the Depression to help support his family growing up. […]
James E. Taylor, age 66, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 3, 1958 to the late William Eugene and Ester (Marlatt) Taylor. James served in the U.S. Army. He was an auto mechanic at Tomack’s Body Shop for many years. He was also […]