In a normal year, the United Way would recognize out-going board members at its annual recognition breakfast, but because of the pandemic, the breakfast has been cancelled. The United Way board members can serve up to six years and then after a year’s sabbatical, can be reappointed if desired. Four ladies are rotating off after […]
In March of 2020, the United Way board set up an emergency fund to help support non-profit programs who offer direct support to those individuals adversely affected by the COVID virus. So far more than $55,000 has been donated to local schools, food pantries, and various programs providing relief to victims of the virus. Some […]
The United Way of Coshocton is proud to announce that it is bringing on two new board members. Captain Dean Hettinger and Leondra Davis were voted in and will start serving the United Way of Coshocton as of November 2020 Davis is currently working as the Coshocton Family Drug Court Coordinator. She began working for […]
In 1940, the Community Chest was formed with Guy Clow as the chairman. There were seven charter agencies that included Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, YWCA, Hospital Auxiliary, Christmas Basket Fund and summer band concerts. The goal was to raise $16,180 to cover the entire operating budgets of those seven agencies. The community stepped […]
UPDATE: 0.5K For United Way has now been postponed until next spring. 🙁 They won’t all be gathered in one spot this year, but United Way of Coshocton County is still doing its part to support those who have shared their culinary skills at the annual Taste of Coshocton. “When we decided to not have […]
The United Way of Coshocton County, in cooperation with the City of Coshocton and the Coshocton County Recycling & Litter Prevention Office, has rescheduled the 16th Annual Big Coshocton Cleanup for Saturday, June 20. They are also referring the Clean Up day to the Day of Caring because it is scheduled for the longest day […]
The United Way of Coshocton board has set up an emergency relief fund to assist other non-profit organizations lending aid to victims of the current COVID-19 pandemic. First round applications were due April 1 and a sub-committee of the United Way board met to make recommendations. Grants approved by the board are as follows: River […]
The United Way of Coshocton board has set up an emergency relief fund to assist other non-profit organizations lending aid to victims of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social service non-profits, which make up the core of our community safety net, provide for many basic needs including food, clothing and shelter. The fund created will provide […]
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James “Jim” Baylor, affectionately known to many as Hoover, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born on June 28, 1947, in Canton, Jim lived a life marked by generosity, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to family and his community. Jim’s career spanned over four decades at Coshocton Brake and Supply, […]
Barbara J. Madison, 80, of Coshocton passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Barbara was born in Otsego, Ohio on June 3, 1944, to the late John and Margaret (Gannon) Collins. She worked at numerous locations around Coshocton as a Sales Clerk before retiring from Lowes in Mt. Vernon. She loved […]
Eva June Kiser, age 97, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, with her daughter and grandchildren by her side. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 10, 1927, to the late Willis and Vina (Thomas) Bryant. On November 15, 1946, she married Kenneth E. Kiser who passed away on April […]
Florence Ellen “Flossie” (Parker) Schlarb, 59, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born Aug. 7, 1965 in Coshocton to William E. and Janice (Dunfee) Parker. She was a 1984 graduate of River View High School. Flossie loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed cooking & baking […]
Robert “Bubba” Allen Shaffer, age 46, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1978, to Robert Shaffer and Robin Ohler. Bubba loved to have a good time and hang out with friends. He was an excellent car mechanic and enjoyed helping people fix cars. […]
Betty Sue Tipton, 90, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born in Mary Helen, KY on November 13, 1934 to the late Edgar and Susie (Ivy) Miller. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty is survived […]
Patricia “Pat” Carol Mathias, age 89, of Coshocton passed away on February 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1935 to Dale and Eilene (Simpkins) Wright Norris in Coshocton, Ohio. On August 21, 1952, she married her late husband, Adrian Mathias. He passed away on January 9, 1999. Pat was a wonderful […]