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 […]
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City of Coshocton celebrates investment from the State of Ohio
The City of Coshocton and Our Town Coshocton shared that two critical projects will receive funding from the state capital budget. Within the capital budget, that was expected to be signed June 1, is $60,000 for improvements to Roscoe Village walking areas and infrastructure, as well as $45,000 for the Selby renovation. “I want to […]
Our Town set to restore Selby building
OTC for the last year has spearheaded the campaign to make the case for the restoration and repurposing of the Selby building at 441 Main Street. Today it is pleased to announce, with significant financial backing from both the Coshocton Foundation and the Montgomery Foundation; that it will accept ownership of the building from the […]
The Scarecrow Shuffle 5K is back
Our Town Coshocton is bringing back the Coshocton Scarecrow Shuffle 5K. This is the second year for the 5K race in Historic Downtown Coshocton. The race is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, with race day registration starting at 8 a.m. Fall costumes are encouraged, but not required. Runners and walkers may register online […]
Our Town Coshocton names new executive director
Our Town Coshocton named its new Executive Director Lanny Spaulding. “We find Lanny to be enthusiastic, well-spoken and with a passion for historic preservation,” shared OTC Board President Tom Barcroft. “I’m very excited to be here and everyone I have met with has been so open and friendly. I think we are all on the […]
Main Street America and Heritage Ohio launch Ohio Entrepreneurs
Main Street America (MSA) and Heritage Ohio are launching Ohio Entrepreneurs: Supporting Place-Based Small Business Development on Main Street, a new statewide program focused on entrepreneurship in Main Streets in Appalachian Ohio. Ohio Entrepreneurs is made possible through generous support from PNC Bank, the Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation, and the Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking […]
Christmas comes to Coshocton
COSHOCTON – Miracle on Main brought the magic of Christmas to Main Street in Coshocton on Friday, Nov. 22. People lined the street well before the start of the parade to ensure they had the perfect spot to see Santa as he made a special trip to see the children of Coshocton. Before the parade, […]
First Scarecrow Shuffle 5K pulls large crowd of runners
COSHOCTON – As part of the first Coshocton Scarecrow Festival, the Scarecrow Shuffle 5K had almost 80 runners sign up, despite the chilly, rainy morning. “We had 53 pre-register and more signed up today,” said Megan Daugherty, “We are thrilled with how many came.” She is a volunteer with Our Town Coshocton, which sponsored the […]
Scarecrow Shuffle 5K planned for downtown
COSHOCTON – Our Town Coshocton is pleased to announce Coshocton’s first Scarecrow Shuffle 5K. The event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 26 in Historic Downtown Coshocton as part of the Scarecrow Town Festival. Fall costumes are encouraged (but not required) to participate in this fun event. Pre-register thru Saturday, Oct. 5, to secure a free […]