The Coshocton Antique Power Association hosted its summer show at Bakersville Community Park in the Bud Hawk Arena on Saturday and Sunday July 13-14. There were 105 total units including 90 tractors, mowers, hit and miss engines, plus a steam engine, enabling the club to exceed their goal of 100 units. “I think a lot […]
When people think of Bakersville in the summer they think of tractor pulls and barbecued chicken. These activities while recreational, are major fundraisers for several of the local organizations such as the Bakersville Union Cemetery, Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department, Bakersville Community Park, Ridgewood FFA, and Progressive Livestock 4-H. Several youth groups have important parts in […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Fairgrounds was home to another event this summer, the 12th annual summer show for the Coshocton County Antique Power Association (CCAPA). This was an all weekend event that included a flag raising, exhibits, games, The Real McCoy BBQ, entertainment, a safety demo, and a church service. “It started 12 years […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Antique Power Association’s (CCAPA) annual summer show is about more than tractors. “We are about the preservation of old farming equipment and also are open to all old cars, trucks and anything farm related,” said Ed Skerness, president of the group. “We just like things to be at least 25-years-old.” […]
COSHOCTON – Members of the Coshocton County Antique Power Association (CCAPA) made the trek on their tractors to Three Rivers Energy located on State Route 83 on Saturday morning, Sept. 17. Sam Wyler is pictured with his John Deere. Despite the threat of rain and a sudden downpour almost all tractor brands were represented. Ed […]
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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 […]