COSHOCTON − A public house for the opening of the Coshocton Collaborative will be from 2 to 4 p.m The Chacos Building will house a business incubator and maker space along with offices for the Coshocton Port Authority and other agencies COSHOCTON − Ohio Means Jobs of Coshocton County will hold its annual spring job fair from 11 a.m More than 25 local businesses will have tables with representatives taking resumes answering questions and conducting interviews Attendees should be bring their resumes and dress for a job interview Coshocton KOA to hold open houseCOSHOCTON − An open house and family day will be held from 11 a.m at Coshocton KOA Holiday Campground and M Event Centre The event will include self-guided tours of the campground a showcase of the event center and Rustic Elegance store Mobile mammography unit in CoshoctonCOSHOCTON − A mobile mammography unit from the James Cancer Center will be present 9:30 a.m Women must be at least 40 or have a written order from a doctor Museum program for tweensCOSHOCTON − Museum Takeover for Tweens is from 6 to 7:30 p.m There will be interactive activities that showcase the inner workings of exhibits and collections Register at jhmuseum.org/museum-takeover or call 740-622-8710 COSHOCTON − The Coshocton County District Library will host two workshops Shelby Byland and Arthur Saylor of Saylor Wealth Strategies will have a financial literacy workshop on risk management saving for retirement and estate planning from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m A workshop on elder law with attorney Jesse Moses of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio will cover wills and trusts and property protection from 6 to 7 p.m COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Art Guild recently elected new officers Kim Gress is president with Jack Hunt as vice president and Ernie Galajda as secretary Artist of the month for May is Glen Jolivette III He creates with a variety of different media including acrylic paint His work will be on display and can be purchased throughout May at Tollhouse Arts and Gifts The Coshocton Art Guild meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, at the old fire station at the corner of Eighth and Walnut streets. A journaling workshop with Vicki Moon Spiegel will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. May 22, at the Tollhouse. Cost is $25. For more information, visit its Facebook page. ● Coshocton County Commissioners will not hold regular meetings May 12 and 14 ● West Lafayette Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m All committee meetings are prior to the regular meeting The records retention committee will meet at 9 a.m ● HealthyPath employer forum about low cost health care solutions sponsored by the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is from 8 to 10:30 a.m Christina King of C&A Benefits and Cindy Baker of Quality Care Partners Register at coshoctoncountychamber.com/events 1950 in Coshocton to the late Walter and Mary (Drushl) Chapman she married James “Jimm” Alvarez who survives taking care of her children or other children she brought into her home she worked as a teacher aide in special education Pat and Jimm are a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coshocton Adam (Danielle) Alvarez and Corey Alvarez; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother Mike (Barb) Chapman as well as numerous nieces and nephews She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law Calling hours will be at The Miller Funeral Home on Tuesday A Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday 2025 at 10am with Father Tom Gardner officiating In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sacred Heart Church at 805 Main Street An online memorial can be viewed at www.themillerfuneralhome.com Category: Obituaries Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content John Stephen “Steve” Miller John Stephen “Steve” Miller passed away peacefully under hospice care on May 4 2025 after coping bravely with major health issues for over a decade Steve was born 6/30/44 in Coshocton to the late Oscar and Mildred (Wright) Miller He was a graduate of Coshocton High School and […] Marilyn L. Wilson 1947 in Coshocton to the late Harold and Wanita (Deeds) Cognion She was a 1965 graduate of Ridgewood High School Tiffani Sue Celeschi Tiffani had several family and friends by her side Tiffani leaves behind her husband John (JD) Celeschi Tom Triplett of Newcomerstown and Roger (Sharon) Bradshaw Patricia A. Alvarez taking care of her children or other children she brought […] Victoria Gray 1956 to the late Robert Earl Veigel and Marcella (Tarrh) Veigel Graham at the former Coshocton Memorial Hospital Wilbur Dean Hall 1959 to Wilbur Hall and Deloris Jean (Haines) Leach Dean was a 1979 Coshocton High School graduate and later became the owner and operator of Hall Brother […] Martin “Marty” Gosser coshocton beacon today COSHOCTON − Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic there are still lingering after effects Local officials and business owners faced many challenges during the spring and summer of 2020 related to closures and guidelines to prevent the spread of the contagious disease the biggest positive might be how people rallied even if they couldn't physically be together Most residents boost about how Coshocton is a community where people take care of each other and that was on full display during the pandemic One of the glaring realizations from the pandemic was how crucial broadband internet access was to a rural community as people worked or took school classes from home Many people had to sit in their vehicles outside school buildings or the Coshocton County District Library for wi-fi access to launch their own rural broadband initiatives through available funding The number of people working from home became a new wave of the future and if you don't have internet "By expanding broadband and doing everything we can including pressuring cell phone providers to build new towers and give us expanded cell phone coverage which is a way for people to get internet as well; all came out of COVID." resulting in more than $800,000 going to keep local small businesses afloat during the pandemic shutdown An offshoot of the pandemic was the county using the former Hopewell building for vaccination clinics. Shryock said this showed them how viable that building could be for an expanded health department The rear of the building was turned into a community meeting room Superintendent Chuck Rinkes said digital learning and overcoming internet access barriers were the biggest hurdles all school districts had in closing out the school year that spring Rinkes credits the commissioners for helping to expand wi-fi access throughout the district every student had a personal device they could use at home This led the district to obtain Chromebooks for every student the following school year we had kids doing paper packets and Zoom calls and that's not very good teaching especially when you haven't been doing it and you don't have a system to fall back on it was standing in a classroom and building relationships you're putting everything on Google Classroom...and that becomes a whole different way of teaching Teachers had to adjust how they were delivering information to kids," Rinkes said "Kids for years have had cell phones in their faces they have this Chromebook in their noses all the time the Chromebook becomes the teacher instead of the teacher becoming the main point of contact." While the increased technology and access to it is good you can't let it be the overriding element day in and day out Rinkes said students can bring cell phones with them The district is also working on a plan to limit the time students are on Chromebooks in the classrooms for next school year Rinkes said being on devices and perusing social media almost constantly has created a type of social anxiety one simply didn't see more than 20 years ago "We're seeing screen times causing a lot of other issues we can control that here in school," Rinkes said you start comparing your life to that person on social media and 'why can't I do that how did they get to be there,'" Rinkes said they're comparing their circumstances to what they're looking at it becomes the anxiety factor of 'I have to be better than I am right now.'" they are some positives to the new technology and wi-fi expansion This includes students being able to complete homework at night having a digital learning plan in place if needed and having access to more information than ever before For anybody who says the internet is the root of all evil Rinkes replies is it's all in how you use it they took advantage of that at the Coshocton location This included having plexiglass barriers between tables and booths and additional cleaning "What we wanted to do was make people feel comfortable coming here that we were providing the safety they needed We got a pretty positive response from people during the difficult time," Larson said "We were able to stay together and survive the challenging times of COVID and be as strong as we were before COVID." like providing hand sanitizer or sanitizer wipes making sure we're cleaning tables properly I think those things we did learn and we're still practicing those," Larson said The pandemic stayed with Larson personally and has inspired his One Good Deed campaign Larson is planning a nationwide trip this summer to visit various small towns and see what he can do to inspire good deeds or do some himself while there "I didn't see kindness in people or on the news but we were less kind and thoughtful of other people If you watched the news it was all negative," Larson said what can we do to make a more positive impact in this world and it took me two to three years to think about it." Mark Mills became mayor of Coshocton in January 2020 People told him keeping everything running during the pandemic was a trial by fire He now feels like he can get through anything after navigating the pandemic He remembers early on sitting in a conference room with Rob McMasters of the Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency and Katherine Clark of the Coshocton Health Department Mills had know them for years and none of them thought they'd ever in be in such a situation with the pandemic Collectively they knew what needed to be done and how to keep residents safe "It was learning from day to day," Mills said One thing he often said during the pandemic was 'We're in this together.' However he feels that has always been the Coshocton philosophy The pandemic just brought it to the forefront again "When you look at someone with a cancer diagnosis our community really comes through when times are tough for people individually I don't think COVID was any different," Mills said "I think people disagreed on vaccines and wearing masks believe we got through it because we've always been in this together." Leonard Hayhurst is a community content coordinator and general news reporter for the Coshocton Tribune with more than 17 years of local journalism experience and multiple awards from the Ohio Associated Press He can be reached at 740-295-3417 or llhayhur@coshoctontribune.com Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @llhayhurst COSHOCTON − The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a stand-off between a 43-year-old Coshocton man and authorities The sheriff's office reported deputies attempted to serve a court order paper service on the man at approximately 3:13 p.m The suspect fled into the structure and would not let deputies inside The Special Response Team was called to the scene and eventually the subject came out of the house on his own and was taken into custody The case is being reviewed by the Coshocton County Prosecutor's Office for possible charges Dean was a 1979 Coshocton High School graduate and later became the owner and operator of Hall Brother Trucking for 25 years Dean attended the Presbyterian Church of Coshocton He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and tinkering in the garage and he will be deeply missed by all those who knew him Ritchie Ann Hall of West Lafayette; his children Bev (Tom) Hicks of West Lafayette; his mother-in-law Kitty Hoffman of West Lafayette; and his brother-in-law along with several much-loved nieces and nephews a cremation will take place with a celebration of life to be held at a later date Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family memorial contributions may be made in Dean’s name to the American Stroke Association An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com and Alex (Niyah) Dingman who is in the military; a niece she leaves behind three aunts and an uncle Jeffrey Earl (Michelle) Veigel; and a grandson Vicki graduated from college and had a military job with the highest rank a civilian can achieve Her dad was serving in Vietnam when she was born so she lived in Walhonding with her grandparents she lived in Nellie and attended Warsaw Grade School A private burial will take place by her family at a later date in Valley View Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her mother Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting the family Memorial donations are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Tiffani is preceded in death by her mother she will be cremated and a celebration of life at a later date This story was updated to include new information COSHOCTON − The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office reported a severe injury traffic crash at approximately 3:17 p.m near Township Road 170 in White Eyes Township was traveling south when he lost control of his vehicle and went off the right edge of the roadway struck an embankment of a driveway and came to rest on the opposite side of the driveway Brehm was transported to the MedFlight base at the Richard Downing Airport and then flown to Genesis Hospital in Zanesville for what was deemed life-threatening injuries he was in stable condition according to Genesis Hospital Assisting on scene were Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services West Lafayette Fire Department and Prince's Wrecker Service COSHOCTON − Property tax levies and a bond issue for Coshocton City Schools dominate the primary May 6 ballot in Coshocton County director of the Coshocton County Board of Elections based on it being an off year election with no competitive local races There are 22,674 registered voters in Coshocton County The project is estimated at approximately $47 million with the state share from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission at $25.3 million It includes construction of a new building and renovations to the old The new building is targeted to be ready by fall of 2028 River View Local SchoolsRiver View Local Schools is seeking a 1.8-mill renewal levy for five years that generates approximately $425,000 annually It goes toward maintenance and capital improvements of building and grounds It costs the owner of a $100,000 home $20 a year An attempt last fall appeared to have passed but failed when votes from Falls Township in Licking County were added in Job and Family ServicesCoshocton County Job and Family Services is seeking a renewal of a 1-mill property tax levy first passed by voters in 1990 to support children's services It costs the owner of a $100,000 home $13 a year which prompted officials to seek the renewal Money goes toward placement costs of foster children ● The Village of West Lafayette is seeking renewal of a 3-mill levy for five years It generates about $66,000 annually for general operations and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $62 a year ● Pike Township is seeking renewal of a 0.5-mills for cemetery maintenance for five years It collects about $4,000 annually and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $5 a year ● Pike Township is also seeking renewal of a .75-mills levy for five years for fire protection It generates around $10,000 a year and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $16 annually ● Lafayette Township is seeking a 1-mill renewal levy for five years for fire protection It raises about $67,00 a year and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $24 a year ● Lafayette Township is also seeking a separate 1-mill five-year levy renewal for the purpose of paying fire fighting companies It generates approximately $60,000 a year and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $21 a year ● New Castle Township is seeking a 2-mill new levy for road and bridge work for five years It's estimated to bring in about $33,000 a year and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $70 a year Voters statewide are being asked to approve a bond issue that would allow the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds or $250 million annually over 10 years This money can be spent on roads and bridges Polling locations will be open from 6:30 a.m For more information on polling locations and voting identification needs Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application currently working as an electrician at McWane Ductile He previously worked at Oxford Mining and Maverick Trucking he enjoyed raising cattle and tending to his crops He also loved spending time with his family and friends Brandon (Sarah) Gosser of Coshocton and Kelsey (John) Hall of Columbus; grandson Teresa (Larry) Bradford and Jana (Mitch) Bradford as well as several nieces and nephews; He is preceded in death by his parents and mother and father-in-law Calling hours will be at The Miller Funeral Home on Monday 2025 from 5pm to 7pm and an hour before the service Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery with a meal to be held at Central Christian Church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Available to More Than 2,000 Homes and Small Businesses the #1 rural internet provider in the nation* today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet TV and Voice services to more than 2,000 homes and small businesses in rural areas of Coshocton County Spectrum’s multi-year Rural Construction Initiative is an investment of approximately $9 billion – partly offset by over $2 billion in government support funding – that will ultimately connect approximately 1.75 million new homes and small businesses across the country.  “Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in Ohio and across America,” said Jesse Femyer Area Vice President for Spectrum’s Midwest Central service area “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband TV and voice services now available in Coshocton County We are providing local residents and small businesses superior connectivity at highly competitive prices backed by a team of skilled local technicians and 100% U.S.-based customer service.” The network expansion projects in Coshocton County were funded through a variety of sources including private investment made by Spectrum along with grant funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant (ORBEG) project and funding from Coshocton County “Our administration has prioritized closing the digital divide across the state through the Ohio Broadband Strategy which includes the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program,” said Lt “It’s great to see this project completed in rural areas by leveraging state grant funding combined with an additional investment from Spectrum and Coshocton County to deliver high speed and reliable broadband to previously unserved and underserved locations.” “Reliable access to broadband infrastructure is a necessity for our rural economies to thrive,” said U.S “I’m thrilled to see Spectrum’s investment in Ohio is paying off and thousands of residents will have access to fast connectivity and its endless opportunities for work Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for residential and small business customers Spectrum Business Internet offers customers 1 Gbps download speeds The company has also begun a network evolution that will provide gigabit upstream speeds and multiple gigabit download speeds across its entire 41-state service area “Spectrum’s investment in Coshocton County will impact residents today and for generations to come,” said State Senator Andrew Brenner “Leaders in Ohio have worked hard to prioritize rural broadband including farmers and those working remote With Spectrum’s help we are connecting communities across the state.” Spectrum Internet exceeded advertised download and upload speeds for all tiers measured — even during peak weeknight usage between 7 and 11 p.m. — according to the FCC’s most recent “Measuring Broadband America Fixed Broadband Report.” “Having Spectrum as a partner will allow us to connect residents in Coshocton County to the high-speed internet they seriously need,” said Coshocton County Commissioner Dane Shryock Spectrum has shown that they are committed to bringing rural communities into the digital age.” Spectrum services now available also include Spectrum Mobile™ and Spectrum TV® Spectrum Mobile is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider** and combines with Spectrum Internet and Advanced Home WiFi to provide seamless connectivity inside and outside the home Spectrum Mobile provides customers access to nationwide 5G at great value with Unlimited lines starting at $30 a month Spectrum TV offers more than 270 HD channels and access to 85,000 On Demand movies and shows Using the Spectrum TV App — the highest-rated pay TV streaming app in the U.S.*** — viewers can stream content across a growing number of platforms Local residents and business owners should visit spectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about 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can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page and bookmobile are preparing for another summer of fun family-friendly programs and opportunities for patrons the library encourages everyone to continue reading throughout the summer to maintain and strengthen reading skills Youth may record the amount of time they spend reading using paper reading logs or using a digital platform called Beanstack Youth may earn coupons and prizes for the time they read and they may be entered for a chance to win a grand prize The theme this year is Color Our World with many programs and activities featuring art Everyone is invited to make their world a little more colorful this summer by reading and using other library resources and services and individuals for their generous support of the summer reading program are provided entirely by community members and the library is grateful for their support Attend kickoff events to pick up materials for summer reading and participate in other activities come to the east lawn of the main library on Thursday or the reading shelter at the branch library on Friday the library has a variety of activities and programs for a full calendar of events and register for programs online or by calling the main library at 740-622-0956 or the branch library at 740-545-6672 will take place twice a week at Coshocton and once a week West Lafayette every week in the summer There also will be story times in parks throughout Coshocton County every other Monday during the summer reading program Make sure to check the library calendar for locations near you the library will continue to have book club for grades 3-6 every month it will offer weekly Monday crafts for children at the main library and branch library There will be programs for tweens and teens at the branch library in June and July The weekly teen plugged and unplugged programs will rotate different activities each week with art There will be four virtual author presentations throughout June and July Don’t forget to check out the newly refreshed story walk at Clary Gardens This summer the library will also host special presenter programs There will be two opportunities to attend Catch an Art Thief to learn about art history Fantastical Hedgehog Magic will feature an interactive magic show with an appearance by Sedgie the Hedgie there will be an afternoon with the Coshocton Dulcimer Gathering to listen to music and learn about the history and art of the dulcimer In addition to programs at the library and offsite youth may participate in individual activities like scavenger hunts and BINGO A set of activities will be available with your summer reading materials and new ones will be available in July Coshocton County District Library has coordinated schedules with Clary Gardens and Pomerene Center for the Arts to maximize opportunities for Coshocton families to take part in youth programming Youth who attend 10 programs at any of those locations may collect stamps to earn free admission to Lake Park Aquatic Center Tags: , , Category: People & Places COSHOCTON − Judge Robert Batchelor believes a cavalier attitude toward firearms led to a young Millersburg man fatally shooting a man he professed to love and considered a father figure Kaylob Butcher, 18, was indicted in September with charges of murder an unclassified felony; involuntary manslaughter a second-degree felony; and two counts of improperly handling of firearms in a motor vehicle The charges are related to the death of Michael Dale Sears Sears was the boyfriend of Butcher's mother and the father of Butcher's three half siblings According to the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office an emergency call related to a man with gunshot wounds was received on Aug Butcher was taken into custody and lifesaving measures were administered to the victim Sentencing hearingA motions hearing scheduled for May 1 in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court turned into a change of plea hearing followed by Butcher's sentencing The Coshocton County Prosecutor's Office agreed to drop the murder charge and to merge counts two and three and four and five of the indictment in exchange for guilty pleas Butcher received a definite prison term of 18 months for improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and an indefinite term of 11 years to 16.5 years for manslaughter The time will be served consecutively with the definite term coming first for an aggregate term of 12.5 years to 16.5 years He will also serve mandatory five years of post release control He was granted 249 days of credit for local incarceration Statements from the defenseAccording to court documents Butcher claimed his actions were in self-defense Sears and Butcher had an argument over how Butcher was treating a younger sibling Sears approached Butcher in a threatening manner and he proceeded to shoot Sears six times Defense attorney Jeff Kellogg said the review of evidence led him to believe a jury trial could go either way He believes there is evidence to support a self-defense claim but also evidence to support the charges brought by the prosecutor's office "I have over 600 pages of evidence to account for 10 minutes of time I don't have evidence for every domino that had to fall for us to get to this point where we are today," Kellogg said in court "We certainly believe we have evidence to present that he acted in self-defense we believe the state has evidence to present that those actions were unreasonable Kellogg said he has noticed a profound change in his client's behavior since the day of his arrest which has also been notice by personnel at the Coshocton Justice Center "My client has made no excuse for what happened He's not begged for mercy because of his youth He's not made excuses for things discovered on his phone and Facebook," Kellogg said I think this is a cautionary tale when we allow our young people to be to influenced by the street and social media." Butcher simply said "I'm sorry for what happened." The Coshocton County Prosecutor's Office presented a video of Butcher's initial interview with authorities that ran 53 minutes and Prosecutor Ben Hall read excerpts of statements made from Butcher's mother and siblings Butcher become emotional and cried hysterically when it was revealed Sears had died He stated in the video that he loved Sears and considered him to be a stepfather to him he also feared Sears and they had arguments and physical altercations in the past Assistant Prosecutor Chrishana Carroll read a victim impact statement into the record from Sears' sister hardworking and always told jokes to make people laugh but over the past year he had recently turned his life around and got back on track He was working so hard to finally be in a good spot That was taken from him in one single night," Brown said in the letter said Butcher had murder on his mind as he had attended a jury trial for murder for a friend in Holmes County the same day He also fired the gun out of a moving vehicle which Hall feels was an operability test to make sure the gun worked Hall admitted Butcher had no ability to retreat as the only way out of the house was past Sears but based on Ohio law one can't introduce deadly force just to avoid a fight I don't think there's any contention in that There was going to be a fistfight," Hall said but there is no reasonable fear to justify introducing deadly force Judge's statementsThe two charges Butcher was convicted and sentenced on were considered to be the worst form of the offenses He took special umbrage to Butcher's handling of the gun which had been purchased for him by a cousin The ammo in the gun had been bought by Sears Batchelor felt what Butcher said in the video showed a very flawed understanding of self-defense "The defendant's cavalier attitude with firearms played a significant role in the death of Michael Sears The fact an 18 year old was given a handgun to carry around in his pocket to travel with in his car is perhaps a crime in and of itself," Batchelor stated it's when the defendant decided to take this cavalier approach to firearms that ultimately led to the death of a man." He encouraged Butcher to take advantage of any programming available to him in prison and not to join a gang Those type of actions will just push him further down a wrong path "Are you going to join a gang and think you're a tough guy Because this is what being a tough guy gets you The first time you thought carrying a gun was cool you thought to pull that weapon out because somebody wanted to discipline you Imagine what being a tough guy is going to get you in prison," Batchelor told Butcher "This is a watershed moment for you where you determine which way you're going to go and it will impact the rest of your life." COSHOCTON − Will the second time be the charm for several property tax levies rejected in last fall's general election The deadline to file for the May 6 spring primary was Wednesday levies and issues are yet to be certified by the Coshocton County Board of Elections On the ballot will be a bond issue for Coshocton City Schools for construction of a new high school building and renovations to the old structure There are eight property tax levies scheduled for the ballot This includes five levies that failed in the fall general election and Coshocton County Job and Family Services seeking a renewal of the current levy for children services after a replacement attempt was voted down All seats for Coshocton City Council are also up this year All incumbents are seeking re-election without primary challengers Property tax leviesCoshocton County Job and Family Services failed in November with 8,871 votes against it and 7,084 for it according to certified results from the Coshocton County Board of Elections executive director of Coshocton County JFS previously said while the additional funding of a replacement would be preferred a renewal should allow them to maintain what they have now Money goes toward placement costs of foster kids but other essentials such as food and clothes which McCoy said was a common misconception The final vote total for Coshocton County was 3,485 votes for it and 3,413 votes against it two votes for it in Muskingum County with none against and 160 votes for it in Licking County and 247 votes against it according to the Coshocton County Board of Elections The 1.8-mill levy for five years generates approximately $425,000 annually The Village of West Lafayette is seeking renewal of a 3-mill levy for five years It failed in the fall general election with 456 votes for it and 477 votes against it In her recent state of the village address Mayor Jessie Tubbs stressed the need for its passage She emphasized it was not a new tax and was collected at 2005 tax rates Other leviesPike Township is seeking renewal of a 0.5-mills for cemetery maintenance for five years An attempt in the fall general election lost with 140 votes for it and 189 votes against it Pike Township is also seeking renewal of a .75-mills levy for five years for fire protection A try in the fall general election failed with 161 votes for it and 169 votes against it Lafayette Township is seeking a 1-mill renewal levy for five years for fire protection Lafayette Township is also seeking a separate 1-mill five-year levy renewal for the purpose of paying fire fighting companies New Castle Township is seeking a 2-mill new levy for road and bridge work for five years An attempt in the fall general election failed with 93 votes for it and 134 votes against it Coshocton City Schools is seeking a bond issue for construction of a new junior high/high school building The principal amount of the bond is $23.3 million to be paid over 37 years the district will collect 5.2-mills for the life of the bond which is $182 a year for an owner of a $100,000 home Superintendent Mark Kowalski said the current plan is to keep and renovate the current large gymnasium auditorium and natatorium while constructing a new 88,000-square-foot building between the administration building and high school parking lot While some of the old high school would be demolished This could include providing a home for the Coshocton Opportunity School and Coshocton Alternative School creating a job center with computer lab through Ohio Means Jobs and growing the current health clinic by Muskingum Valley Health Centers to include mental health services All current members of Coshocton City Council are seeking re-election with none being challenged in the spring primary or general election Independent candidates have until May 5 to file Mike Gross is an independent and has told the Tribune he plans to run for a new term as councilman for the 1st Ward Other members of council are Democrat Chad Johnson for the 2nd Ward and Republicans Roger Moore for the 3rd Ward and Kayley Andrews for the 4th Ward At-large council members are Democrat Michelle Turner and Republicans Tom Barcroft and Jim Kreis Tom Hilgenberg is seeking a new term of council president and Denell Skelton is running for city treasurer City council is considering a change to terms that could take affect in 2026 This would be going from two-year terms to four-year terms and staggering the terms so all council seats are not up at the same time If council wishes to proceed with the change it would be on the fall general election ballot for voter approval which means it is time for Easter egg hunts Here's a listing of a few hunts in Coshocton County at the Ridgewood High School football field There will be snacks and photos with the Easter Bunny 3 p.m. by The River Church, at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds, 707 Kenilworth Ave. More than 11,000 eggs will be filled with treats and surprises for four hunts. Hunts will be held for those ages 1 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 12 and 3 to 12 for those with special needs. There will also be giveaways, prizes and an inspirational message. Register by calling 740-240-2080 or by visiting therivercoshocton.com A fellowship breakfast will be prior at 9 a.m email information to ctnews@coshoctontribune.com Coshocton County is in for moderately warmer temperatures to start the week The Coshocton area is forecast to see highs near 71 today according to the National Weather Service's Pittsburgh office a storm system moving into the area alongside a cold front this evening is expected to cool things down The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the area, with serious thunderstorms possible tonight and high winds carrying into Tuesday "Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening," according to the weather service "The main impacts from this event will be damaging winds though large hail and isolated tornadoes are possible "There is also a potential of strong winds across the area Widespread gusts above 35 mph are likely." Here's a look at the forecast for the week for Coshocton: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible COSHOCTON − Water has receded over most roads in Coshocton County from the recent torrential rains however water does remain high in some typical areas The National Water Prediction Service had the Muskingum River at Coshocton at 15.8 feet Monday morning It's predicted to crest at 16.2 feet on Tuesday morning Minor flooding starts at 15 feet with moderate flooding at 18 feet low areas are flooded and water may reach a few homes along Ohio 16 and County Road 1A flood waters can affect Lake Park and along the Walhonding River with backwater flooding along Mill Creek The National Army Corps of Engineers said Will Creek Dam was at 752.12 feet on Monday morning That results in flooding on County Roads 410 The agency had Mohawk Dam at 843.29 feet This results in flooding on Ohio 715 and Ohio 206 County Roads 20 and 368 and Township Roads 338 and 359 The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning for Coshocton until Friday There is a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m Possible rain is predicted for after 2 a.m Thursday with a 10th of an inch to a quarter of an inch possible with more showers forecasted through the day on Thursday There is also a chance of showers on Friday Jess Bahan of Five Point Chiropractic will offer a free six month health series at the Coshocton Public Health District The theme will be how to revitalize your health with topics including healthy eating Bahan also holds a master's degree in clinical nutrition COSHOCTON The Women's Empower-Her Network will have a lunch and learn program from 11 a.m at the Coshocton County Community Meeting Room will present Funded and Flourishing: A Conversation About Women and Money WEST LAFAYETTE − The Ridgewood Middle School Beyond the Bell Drama Club will present "Beauty and the Beast Jr." at 7 p.m in the auditorium of Ridgewood High School Prescription pill drop offCOSHOCTON − The Coshocton Public Health District and Coshocton County Sheriff's Office will have a drug take-back day from 10 a.m Prescription pills only will be taken; no liquids Annual cleanup day is April 26COSHOCTON − The 21st annual Big Coshocton Cleanup Day will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m with registration at the gazebo on the Coshocton Court Square Volunteers will be given areas of the city to clean up debris The first 50 registered will received event T-shirts Kimble Companies will have a container at the Alder Street entrance to the Coshocton County Fairground for old furniture and Boy Scouts will be accepting old appliances for disposal or recycling call the United Way office at 740-622-4567 Yard sale registration underwayWEST LAFAYETTE − The West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is accepting registration for the annual community yard sales through noon April 29. Registration sheets are available at Statements by Shannon and via the chamber website The community yards sales will be from 9 a.m COSHOCTON − Coshocton Regional Medical Center is holding its fifth annual Fill-the-Backpack Campaign for the 2025 to 2026 school year Backpacks with core supplies will be given to preschool through sixth grade students at River View Financial donations for the program can be sent to Coshocton Regional Medical Center go to coshoctoncounty.net/health or call 740-622-1426 Coshocton Foundation accepting applicationsCOSHOCTON − The Coshocton Foundation is accepting unrestricted grant applications through May 23 Criteria and grant applications are available at coshoctonfoundation.org or by calling the office at 740-622-0010 Seven copies of the grant request are required to be submitted to the office at 220 S government agencies and 501c3 non-profit organizations BUCKEYE LAKE − The Three Rivers Bassmasters Club held its first tournament of the season recently at Buckeye Lake with six members competing Greg Montgomery won and had the big bass with 1.19 pounds Herb Stevens was second with a fish of .92 pounds Those interested in joining the club can contact Jim Eckelberry at 740-545-9394 COSHOCTON − Chloe Hollback has been named the new administrative and program coordinator for the United Way of Coshocton County She was previously a marketing coordinator for Kimble Companies Hollback will oversee administrative operations and coordinate various programs to enhance the organization's impact COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Rotary Club is starting its annual flag program for the year. Rotary volunteers will place a 3x 5-foot flag in yards within city limits for upcoming holidays. The first holiday will be Memorial Day with registration needed by May 16. Cost is $30 for the year. Register online at coshoctonrotaryflags2025.eventbrite.com CES named Purple Star SchoolCOSHOCTON − The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has named Coshocton Elementary School a Purple Star School for 2025 The honor is based on a school's commitment to serve and honor military-connected students and families Coshocton High School previously received the designation COLUMBUS − The Ohio Parole Board has announced Devin M Carpenter will have a parole hearing in July He was sentenced in 2019 to one year for escape three years for judicial sanctions and 8 to 12 years for kidnapping He's an inmate at the Lebanon Correctional Institution Those wishing to comment can write Parole Board Refer to Carpenter's institution number of A765751 Carpenter was charged with escape while under supervised released detention from a home invasion in 2014 ● National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group of Coshocton County will meet from 7 to 8 p.m Tammy Fox will have a presentation on mental health matters ● Coshocton County Regional Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m ● Coshocton County Budget Commission will meet with the Coshocton Public Health District to review its 2026 budget at 10:30 a.m at the Coshocton County Treasurer's Office The company buying Columbus-based Big Lots has identified about 500 Big Lots stores Gordon Brothers, a Boston-based investment group, is offering to sell the stores' leases indicating that the stores will not remain Big Lots under new ownership Among the stores are 23 in Ohio including 300 Downtowner Plaza in Coshocton Gordon Brothers noted that the stores range from 19,000 to 55,000 square feet and are largely located in shopping centers Leases on the stores expire anywhere from this year through 2035 “This is a fantastic opportunity for expansion-minded retailers to grow their footprint by acquiring well-located stores with long-term co-head of North America real estate services at Gordon Brothers “These spaces offer a seamless path to enhance their presence and serve new communities making it an ideal time to capitalize on prime retail real estate.” Gordon said offers on the leases are due by Friday The latest step in the sale of Big LotsThe sale is the latest step in the deal to acquire and largely liquidate the Columbus-based discount retailer Gordon Brothers is buying Big Lots out of bankruptcy with plans to transfer 200 to 400 of the stores to Variety Wholesalers the North Carolina company that operates Roses and multiple dollar store brands Variety also plans to acquire up to two former Big Lots distribution centers and said in a news release that it may employ former Big Lots workers at the stores and warehouses Big Lots said it operated 901 stores in 47 states the chain's biggest footprints remain in Texas (78 stores) Founded in 1967 as Consolidated International, Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection in September after it had started closing some of its 1,400 stores The company announced in October that it was also closing its West Side warehouse, eliminating the jobs of nearly 400 workers. That announcement was followed in December with the announcement that Big Lots was laying off 555 workers at its headquarters on East Dublin Granville Road It's now unclear how many of those workers might remain under Variety Wholesalers in front of the court square on Main Street for children age 10 and under Easter Bunny photo ops will be held from 10 a.m 3 p.m. at The River Church, at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds, 707 Kenilworth Ave. More than 11,000 eggs will be filled with treats and surprises for the four hunts. Hunts will be held for those ages 1 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 12 and 3 to 12 for those with special needs. There will also be giveaways, prizes and an inspirational message. Register by calling 740-240-2080 or by visiting therivercoshocton.com You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results 72 percent of registered voters in Coshocton County cast ballots in the 2024 general election Voters in the county supported Republican Donald Trump for president with 75.1 percent of the vote followed by Democrat Kamala Harris with 24.9 percent Coshocton County voters preferred Republican Bernie Moreno with 67.9 percent of the vote followed by Democrat Sherrod Brown with 27.7 percent A majority of Coshocton voters cast ballots against Issue 1 with 69 percent of the vote Republican Janette Donaker received 12,171 votes to win Voters in the village of Nellie approved a garbage collection levy for an additional 7.5 mills for five years with a vote of 40-14 Voters in the village of Warsaw approved a current expenses levy renewal of 2.5 mills for five years with a vote of 167-145 Voters in the village of West Lafayette voted down a current expenses levy renewal of 3 mills for five years with a vote of 468-441 Voters in Bedford Township approved a current expenses levy renewal of 1 mill for five years with a vote of 151-140 Voters in Bethlehem Township approved a current expenses levy renewal of 1 mill for five years with a vote of 361-257 Voters in Franklin Township approved a garbage collection levy for an additional 2.2 mils for five years with a vote of 350-260 Voters in Keene Township approved a road repairs levy renewal of 3 mills for five years with a vote of 538-317 Voters in New Castle Township voted down a roads and bridges levy for an additional 2 mills for five years with a vote of 132-91 Voters in Pike Township voted down a fire protection levy renewal of 0.75 mills for five years with a vote of 165-155 Voters in Pike Township voted down a cemetery levy renewal of 0.50 mills for five years with a vote of 185-134 Voters in the River View Local School District voted for a permanent improvements levy renewal of 1.8 mills for five years with a vote of 3,414-3,350 Voters in Coshocton County voted down a children services levy replacement for 1 mill for five years with a vote of 8,725-6,924 Voters in Coshocton County voted for an emergency medical services levy for an additional 1 mill for five years with a vote of 7,969-7,672 Voters in Coshocton County voted for a 4-H and agriculture levy renewal of 0.40 mills for five years with a vote of 7,897-7,675 Voters in the Village of Warsaw voted for a roads and bridges levy renewal of 1.5 mills for five years with a vote of 167-145 See more unofficial results from around the region here A 30-year-old man shot in the head and found wrapped in a tarp by a Carroll County road earlier this month had been living in Coshocton, Coshocton County Sheriff Christopher Walters said Friday in a statement The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office said it has joined the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in the homicide investigation into the death of Douglas Hubler who was also known as "Angel." The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation also was at the scene when the body was discovered The Coshocton County sheriff did not say how deputies determined that Hubler had been living in Coshocton or what he had been doing in the community Carroll County Sheriff Calvin Graham said earlier this week that Hubler was born in Pennsylvania and may have lived in New York state Road workers discovered Hubler's body by Cashmere Road in Carroll County's Perry Township on Feb The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office said investigators have not come up with any suspects Anyone with information is asked to contact Coshocton County sheriff's Detective Tyler Mann at 740-622-3774 Colton Conkle has chased a basketball dream Coshocton County career scoring leader Jeremy Conkle introduced him to the game as a mere child It officially set the wheels in motion for one of the best high school careers in the county's impressive history a four-year starter for Coshocton high School is 40 points from breaking the program's all-time scoring record of 1,510 More: River View, Coshocton earn victories on Day 1 of Holiday Classic More: A sophomore came up huge for Ridgewood against Sandy Valley. Here's how Colton admitted that his dad's mark has particularly special meaning He was a ball boy at Coshocton in his biddy league days when he presented him with a plaque commemorating the county scoring record "We've never talked about it," Colton said "People might come up and talk to us about it "I'm sure it's going to be an emotional night," Colton said with him and hopefully he will get to have it with me." it would mean likely breaking Sandry's record in a key Muskingum Valley League-Small School Division game on Friday at New Lexington Already with multiple 30-point games to his credit it wouldn't be a total stretch to insist it could occur against Meadowbrook tonight at home "The biggest thing is his consistency," Coshocton coach James Herman said "A lot of times you get a player like that and it's about them Amidst a season full of stat-sheet filling production — Conkle also averages just shy of nine rebounds and six assists per game — it's the team success that keeps fueling him The Skins are 12-2 and on pace for a top seed in the Division V East District where they already possess a win in dominant fashion against the team that eliminated them last season in Martins Ferry "That is what has made this season so special," Herman said "You know what you're getting out of him every night it's just a matter of who else is going to step up around him It could be any one of three or four other guys." Improved strength paying offHe also is more than a one-way player He is among the area's most sticky on-ball defenders who continues to add to the school's career steals mark he set following his sophomore season He already has the school's single-game and single-season assist records His steals mark ranks in the state's top 10 More upper-body bulk has allowed him to score against contact rather than be so reliant on getting calls in traffic and go to the line It has also contributed to his improved ability to rebound against taller defenders as evidenced by the game-high 18 he pulled down in last Saturday's win at Shenandoah It somehow overshadowed Alex Taylor's 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting and you know you're going to get fouled — that is just how it is played now," Conkle said "It's really going to help me (at the) college level because guys are stronger," Conkle said Herman said he has watched the films from his junior and sophomore seasons to compare the difference "His sophomore year he was like a pinball bouncing off of people," Herman said "He hasn't changed the way he attacks the rim he's just doing it with a lot more strength and doesn't get knocked off course." He feels the added strength training has also helped him stay healthy He has rarely dealt with an injury of any sort despite also starting both ways in football the past two seasons "I think that is where the weight room helps," Conkle said when it happens in a game your body isn't surprised by it." is dealing with not getting enough calls around the basket despite many clamors from the bench area during games to officials willing to listen 'He's initiating the contact,'" Herman said but at the same time he also deserves the call Just because he doesn't fall over when he gets bumped doesn't make it any less of a foul." Conkle himself has never been one to shy away from expressing his displeasure on the floor with calls he feels either aren't called or have gone against his team It's the other side of his competitive nature that he has made a point this season to dial back The other side of that competitive spirit is the one that carries his teammates into the fight with him often walking a fine line between being on the edge and over it Conkle said he is aware of the reputation he carries in that regard and said he has made a concerted effort to stay more to himself about being right on that line," Conkle said but you've got to get right back to the other side Coach Herman and I had a big talk about how college coaches aren't going to want that." Conkle has yet to receive a scholarship offer despite Herman's insistence for the better part of two years that he is one of those kind of players First-year West Muskingum coach Jackson Kelsheimer a Cleveland native who played and coached at a top Division II program in Fairmont State (West Virginia) Herman coached former Coshocton star and current Maysville coach Dave Brown at Division II Southern Wesleyan (South Carolina) and had two other coaching stops at South Carolina colleges before his time in Coshocton he's no doubt fighting the same battle with the NCAA transfer portals as others wanting to make the leap "The D-IIs are starting to sniff around a little bit," Herman said to the late John and Caroline (Kosci) Matis Sr John grew up with his family in Clowville and graduated from Coshocton High School in 1947 John then joined the United States Army and was based in Germany as part of the heavy artillery unit during the Korean War He was especially proud to have taken an Honor Flight to Washington D.C at Grace United Methodist Church in Coshocton  Esther preceded him in death on October 25 John worked at Edmont Manufacturing (Ansell-Edmont) and later retired from AEP (Originally Columbus Southern Power) after more than 30 years of service John’s famous wiener soup was enjoyed as fast as it was made joining the long list of beloved foods that included chicken paprikash and homemade maple syrup traveling to numerous countries and 49 states  John enjoyed recreational scuba diving and also put his skills to use as a diver for the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Department and was part of the first recovery unit in Coshocton and he enjoyed sharing his food and drink with others John will be fondly remembered for his big heart and somehow knowing how to fix and build about anything John was confirmed as a Catholic at Sacred Heart and later attended the Trinity Episcopal Church with Esther Tim (Sherri) Matis of Fresno and Jill (Paul) Linhares of Fredericktown John is also survived by several sisters and brothers-in-law Calling hours will be held on John’s birthday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home A funeral service will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Lloyd Tenney officiating Burial will take place after the funeral at Coshocton County Memory Gardens with the Coshocton County Veterans Council Honor Guard conducting military honors memorial donations may be made in John’s name to a food pantry of your choice to celebrate his love of sharing food with others An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com COSHOCTON − Much was closed in Coshocton County on Monday for the first significant snowfall of 2025 although the region escaped some of the heavier snow to the east and south Coshocton County was under a level 1 snow advisory as issued by the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office This means roads are covered with blowing and drifting snow and could be icy Muskingum and Licking counties were under a level 2 snow advisory and 10 counties in southern Ohio were under a level 3 A level 3 means roads are closed to all non-emergency traffic director of the Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency said that tracks with models which had Coshocton County out of the areas targeted for heavier snowfall He said an accurate amount of snow for Coshocton County is hard to determine with the way snow is blowing and drifting McMasters said he's also not seeing much chatter or pictures of the snow on social media we didn't get much here so people really aren't taking pictures then people would be taking pictures," McMasters said River View and Coshocton County Career Center were closed along with Hopewell Closed agencies included Hopewell Industries AllWell Behavioral Health and the Coshocton Senior Center with home delivered meals suspended No power outages related to the weather were reported for Coshocton County from American Electric Power or Frontier Power A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh remains in effect until 7 p.m Another 1 to 2 inches of snow call fall locally during the day NWS is estimating total snowfall for Coshocton County around 3 to 5 inches but cold conditions for the rest of the week with overnight lows in the upper-teens and daytime highs in the mid-twenties The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for potentially dangerous freezing rain beginning Wednesday evening across multiple eastern Ohio counties The winter weather advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m "Freezing rain expected," the advisory states "Ice accumulation a glaze to a tenth of an inch Less than an inch of snow is also possible." According to a post on the weather service's Facebook page ice is expected to begin falling in Coshocton County between 9 p.m but treacherous travel is possible tonight," the post notes and be sure to increase the distance between your vehicle and those that surround it." Motorists should take caution while traveling The Ohio Department of Transportation hosts real-time driving data and up-to-the-minute road conditions at OhGo.com Public safety officials urge drivers to check road conditions before they hit the road Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8am Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3  She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963  Mary owned and operated the Fashionette Beauty Salon in Newcomerstown for many years with a lifelong friend Melanie Sue VanDusen  Mary also worked at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center in Baltic and Altercare in Coshocton  Mary was a member of Renner’s St Paul United Church of Christ where she sang in the choir Mary is survived by a daughter and son in law Rhonda and Kevin Wright and Chasity (Michael) Clarke; 9 great grandchildren: Luke  She also leaves behind two beloved sisters Elizabeth McIntire and Martha Sycks and two sister in laws Faye Honabarger and Kendra Burger she is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Dave ​Mary was devoted to her family and brought incomparable joy and love into their lives  Mary will always be remembered as the life of the party  She entertained many over the years with her ukulele and astounding singing skills  The joy she brought to all who crossed her path will keep her memory alive ​The family will entertain friends and family on Sunday April 13th at Renners St Paul United Church of Christ 7620 Renner Rd SW Fresno  There will be a lunch in the church basement following the family requests those wishing to honor Mary’s memory perform a random act of kindness for someone as she often did the same “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Matt 2:37-39 1950 in Coshocton to the late Wilson Watson and Bessie (Bradford) Walters having served two tours in Vietnam and a stint in Germany He spent his working years as a truck driver and in his later years he hauled Amish and truly enjoyed it He was meticulous about his yard and always kept it mowed He loved gambling and enjoyed the time he spent at the Eagles he loved his tight knit family and spending time with them Heather (Trent) Parkhill and Jeanie (Kevin) Spears; grandchildren Larry Walters and Billy Walters and special nephews 2025 from 5 to 7pm and an hour before the service 2025 at 11am with Pastor Lloyd Tenney officiating Burial will follow at Canal Lewisville Cemetery with Military Honors being performed by the Coshocton County Veterans Honor Guard contributions can be made to the Coshocton County Veterans Council at 318 Main Street An online memorial can be viewed at www.themillerfuneralhome.com COSHOCTON − Three individuals were recently indicted by a grand jury in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court on major drug-related crimes was indicted with aggravated trafficking in drugs and trafficking in a fentanyl related compounds The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office reported executing a search warrant in the 200 block of South Whitewoman Street Smith was taken into custody after a large amount of suspected narcotics were discovered were indicted with aggravated possession of drugs The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office reported the drug bust from a traffic stop in the 300 block of Seventh Street The vehicle was stopped for a traffic infraction and window tint violation K-9 officer Rip made an indication on the vehicle and suspected methamphetamine was located A search warrant executed on the vehicle resulted in more suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl being discovered in a hidden compartment COSHOCTON − While trick or treat has been held in many communities over the last few days there are still some scheduled for Halloween evening Trick or treat times in Coshocton CountyBaltic: 6 to 8 p.m Coshocton Downtowner Plaza: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m Roscoe Village: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m Trunk or Treat 31 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center Warsaw: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on March 29 Carol was also known to her family and many childhood friends as “Ann” and remained a resident of Coshocton her entire life Carol graduated from Coshocton High School in 1955 The two of them were married on September 23 Carol worked right out of high school in the office at Edmont Manufacturing for several years before leaving to stay at home and raise her children she went back to work for the Coshocton City Schools as a cook where she was known to many as “mom” Carol continued working as a cook until retiring in 2005 from Lincoln Elementary Carol was an avid reader who had to keep a journal to record all of her books She loved playing the piano and playing hausey with her two card clubs she was apart of She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in their many sporting events over the years and could be found on Saturday's watching the Ohio State Buckeyes playing football and basketball she loved meeting the ladies she formally worked with for breakfast every Wednesday morning a Pink Lady at the Coshocton County Hospital and a fifty+ year member of the Grace United Methodist Church Kenneth (Jodi) Griffith of Byesville; William “Bill” (Karin) Griffith of Anchorage Alaska; Sara (Kelly) Hartsock of Warsaw; and Kathy (Mark) McCoy of Coshocton; Grandchildren and Kelsey Hartsock; step grandchildren Jordan (Arlee) Foster and Callie Fehrman; step great grandchildren Kailey Johnson and Kieran Ettinger; three sisters Calling hours will be held at the Miller Funeral Home 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am with funeral services beginning at 11:00am with Caleb Fehrman Burial will follow at Coshocton County Memory Gardens Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Hospice Life Care,1900 Akron Rd OH 44691; envelopes will be available at the funeral home 1958 to the late William Eugene and Ester (Marlatt) Taylor He was an auto mechanic at Tomack’s Body Shop for many years He was also a member of the Coshocton Moose and the Coshocton Amvets He is survived by a special friend Jo Ann Wallce; one son Coshocton with Pastor Mark Granger officiating Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery Calling hours will be two hours prior to the services at the funeral home Online condolences can be made at www.freefuneralhome.com Gene touched the lives of many throughout his years and will be deeply missed by all who knew him Gene dedicated 9 years of his professional life to Peabody Coal as a miner followed by a notable career as a superintendent at Pretty Products where he worked until his retirement in 2008 His commitment to hard work and his integrity earned him the respect of his colleagues and made him a trusted leader in his field Gene was a member of the Central Christian Church He was also proud to be a part of several organizations Whether sharing stories or lending a helping hand to those in need Gene’s warmth and generosity were hallmarks of his character Gene is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Alletta Leigh; his son Todd (Tammy) Leigh; and his daughter Teres (Jamie) Smith; stepchildren Jim (Karen) Priest and daughter-in-law Sara Priest; grandchildren Nicloe Hardesty and Matthew (Lori) Priest; great grandchildren Jayce and Treytyn Corder and Mackenzie and Scottie Daugherty and Caleb and Damian Priest; siblings James “Jim” Leigh and Ruth (Dave) Bush both of Coshocton He will also be remembered fondly by his loyal dog Gene is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Lucille (Timberlake) Leigh; sister Patricia Mathis; stepsons Mike Tom and Bob Priest; and sister-in-law Lore Leigh 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am with funeral services beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Lloyd Tenney officiating Burial will follow at Canal Lewisville Cemetery An online memorial is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com and an unwavering commitment to family and his community Jim’s career spanned over four decades at Coshocton Brake and Supply where he dedicated forty-four years of service His compassionate spirit extended beyond the workplace as he drove school buses for Coshocton City Schools and shared the joys of reading as the driver of the Bookmobile for the Coshocton Public Library when The Miller Funeral Home opened its doors Hoover became an integral part of the team As the first part-time funeral director’s assistant his warm smile and kind heart were felt by all who entered the establishment earning him the Coshocton employee of the year award in 2015 from the Coshocton Chamber of Commerce Jim pursued further education at both The Ohio State University and Akron University His dedication to service extended beyond his professional life; he proudly served in the United States Army Reserves from 1967 to 1973 Jim was a deeply involved member of his community holding the honor of Past State President of the Elks Lodge and District Deputy GER Ohio Southeast District and was currently serving as the President of Board of Coshocton County Head Start He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church the Coshocton Elks Lodge where he was a PER and headed up several service projects most notably the “Elk’s Hoop Shoot” and the “Elk’s Soccer Shoot.”  He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and VFW; Hoover’s spirit of camaraderie thrived at all of these special places and his memory and stories will live on forever Jim loved golfing with friends and enjoying the company of his three feline companions—Larry Hoover would quietly and consistently help his friends loving man that could always be counted on he treasured moments spent with his family—the true essence of his life  He was a devoted father to Douglas (Christy) Baylor of Coshocton and Janice (Andrew) Javernick of Huntersville and a loving grandfather to Ella and Lucy Baylor great grandfather to Jaxon and Colson Lewis and Colt Kinsinger representing a connection to shared memories and family roots Jim is preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-seven years Pauline (Johnson) Baylor; and siblings Bill Baylor and Sally Hutchison  Their spirits will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him Hoover will be remembered for his joyful demeanor and his selfless willingness to help anyone in need His legacy of kindness and community spirit will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him ensuring that his memory lives on in our hearts forever Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home Services for Hoover will begin at 5:00 PM with military honors performed by the Coshocton County Veterans Honor Guard followed by an Elks service by the Coshocton Elks Lodge and concluding with a celebration of his life by Kristy Turner-Miller For family and friends unable to attend Hoover’s service at 5:00 PM you will be able to view the livestream of his service on his webpage on the funeral home website A private burial will take place on Friday at 1:00 PM in Welty Cemetery Memorial contributions may be directed to the Coshocton Elks Lodge National Foundation Ohio 43812; envelopes will be available at the funeral home An online memorial for Hoover is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com. with her daughter and grandchildren by her side to the late Willis and Vina (Thomas) Bryant Dale Smith as a dental assistant for 9 years and Ohio Fabricators for 24 years she joined the Coshocton Business and Professional Women (BPW) group Eva June was honored at the State Conference as a BPW State Legend and in 2010 was named the Coshocton BPW Member of the Year While her brothers and father served in WWII she entertained the wounded troops with the Moose Minstrel as her contribution she was always the one in charge of entertainment She was a member of Tyndall United Methodist Church the Coshocton Moose and the Bethlehem Grange where she taught youth square dancing Eva June and her husband were very active in the Warsaw Belles and Beaux square dance club for years and Eva June gave lessons and even called dances fishing with her twin brother Gene when they were younger Eva June never knew a stranger and would help anyone in need She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends Shawn (Molly) Bordenkircher and Stacie (Jake) Lahna both of Coshocton Karlie (fiancé Kyle Bethel) Lahna; one great-great-grandson Kingston Alexander and her former sister-in-law Eva June is preceded in death by her granddaughter from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 pm with Deacon Doug Mould officiating Burial will be held at Coshocton County Memory Gardens memorial donations may be made in Eva June’s name to St An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com he was the son of the late Robert Raymond and Vada (Hardman) Ray He was a 1966 graduate of River View High School Glenn was a mechanic at Classic Auto Supply Co Johnny Ray and Lori Ray; numerous grandchildren; brothers Mel Ray Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has been committed to its mission of meeting the technical education and training needs of students and employers in Licking The college began offering classes at Coshocton High School in 1977 COTC solidified a partnership with the Coshocton County Joint Vocational School to have one full-time staff member and use of classrooms after school hours on an “as available” basis enrollment had increased from 99 to 200 students with an average of 17 classes available each term a focus group of community leaders and representatives of diverse local interests assembled to evaluate the need for a standalone facility in Coshocton Thanks to a groundswell of support and a $500,000 Appalachian Technology and Workforce Development Initiative grant the college secured a vacant space in The Shoppes at Kenwood along one of the primary thoroughfares and near the city’s major retailers the new Coshocton Educational Center opened in partnership with COTC offering associate degrees in business management computer programming and computer application technology as well as master’s degrees in teaching and education and it soon became clear that more space was needed COTC had to secure 12 different locations throughout the community for classes the college announced its plans to purchase the Inn at Roscoe Village and launched a capital campaign to fund the building renovation 149 donors contributed more than $5 million the new campus facility was officially opened as Montgomery Hall to honor the legacy of Edward Montgomery and the tremendous support of the Montgomery Foundation For 17 years the college has robustly served the Coshocton community in Montgomery Hall Partnerships have been cultivated with area businesses and community foundations and hundreds of local students have pursued a career and a better life thanks to their COTC degree The Coshocton Promise — a partnership between the college and the Coshocton Foundation — has guaranteed free college for Coshocton County residents with a household income of $60,000 or less since launching in 2018 enrollment in two-year colleges across America has declined overall enrollment remains below pre-pandemic levels resulting in a budget imbalance and the underutilization of facilities Coshocton County students’ enrollment at COTC continues to decline overall and the number of students attending classes on the Coshocton campus is at an unsustainable level To maintain its long-term financial sustainability COTC is looking at several options for the future of Montgomery Hall While all three options entail some pros and cons each option will result in much-needed operational efficiencies the college’s commitment to Coshocton County remains unwavering “COTC’s vision is to empower lives through accessible education and that vision is rooted throughout our three-county service area of Licking we also remain committed to the long-term financial stability of the institution The sustainability of the organization requires improved organizational efficacy as well as strategic and consistent resource allocation While the original vision for Montgomery Hall may change in the near future our commitment to the continued success of our students and the communities we serve is as strong as it’s ever been.” As COTC explores these options, the college has partnered with the commercial real estate firm of Shai-Hess, LLC to execute the project. Interested parties may contact Brandon Hess, partner and broker, at 740-587-7441 or via email at bhess@shai-hess.com Tags: , , Category: Education NEW LEXINGTON — Friday was a momentus night for Coshocton Colton Conkle poured in 33 points to become the school's all-time leading scorer and his effort was needed in a hard-fought 56-53 win against New Lexington 9-2) in the hunt for the Muskingum Valley League Small School Division title as the two teams play a makeup game on Saturday night at Coshocton More: Colton Conkle will soon be Coshocton County's scoring king. Here's why it isn't his focus. 6-5) led 29-26 at halftime behind a trio of 3s from Lane Ratliff in the second quarter needing only four points to reach his milestone After making a pair of free throws early in the third Conkle drove to the bucket for a three-point play to surpass the milestone It was part of a 16-point third quarter for Conkle His steal and layup and a 3 later in the stanza helped Coshocton build a nine-point lead before New Lex cut it to 44-38 entering the fourth thinking about that record then I got it and was able to get my shots," Conkle said "I've put in a lot of hard work so it means a lot Herman noted they had a conversation at halftime and Conkle also had extra motivation from a raucous New Lex crowd "He's a guy you love to have on your team," Herman said The fourth quarter was far from smooth sailing as the Panthers' Isaiah Stephens hit a pair of 3s to tie the game at 44 The teams traded baskets before Conkle found JJ Herman on a runout for a layup then Alex Taylor hit Conkle for a hoop and a 50-46 lead but New Lex's Stephens had a chance to tie the game at the horn his 3-point attempt bounced off the rim and harmlessly to the floor Stephens finished with 22 points and five rebounds and Bentley Hanson added 13 with seven boards for the Panthers Taylor and Blayden Workman grabbed six rebounds for Coshocton This win showed the growth of Coshocton this season "Even though we were battling sickness this week Herman praised his team's effort in the face of adversity "We found the open man and made the right cuts Even on a night when Alex didn't score much The second annual Galentine’s Day event will be held Monday The event is sponsored by Genesis Healthcare System Every person will receive a special gift as they enter A beverage and dessert bar will be available with a wide variety of treats and drinks You will also hear from speakers from local women’s organizations and civic groups who will be sharing insights and stories of empowerment About 40 vendors will be set up so bring cash and enjoy seeing what goods and services are available handmade crafts and many others will be set up to showcase what is available in Coshocton Everyone is encouraged to dress in their favorite shades of pink and red to honor the spirit of Galentine’s Day executive director of the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce “The Empower HER Network group was created from a vision at the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce office to celebrate strength innovation and the incredible contributions that women owned and operated businesses bring to our community The Galentine’s Day event is a fun and uplifting evening where women of all ages can come together to support small businesses hear from a few empowered women organizations and just enjoy the heart of what we do which is supporting one another.” Tickets are $15 and are not available at the door They can be purchased through the chamber of commerce or on the event link on their Facebook page Tags: , , COSHOCTON − A lot of businesses will have special hours on Christmas Eve and not much will be open in Coshocton on Christmas Day Shelby Theatres in the Downtowner Plaza is having limited showings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day "Mufasa: The Lion King" will play at noon on Tuesday and 6:45 p.m "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" will have showings at 12:15 p.m Call the theater for more information at 740-622-3456 or go to its website Aldi - Open for limited hours Christmas Eve Buehler's Fresh Foods - Open Christmas Eve from 6 a.m the Mill Restaurant will be open from 7 a.m but you should check with your local store RestaurantsBob Evans − Open for regular hours on Christmas Eve Indian Bear Cork and Coffee − Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Main Street Station − Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Roscoe Barbecue Company − Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Sorrell's on the Square − Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Warehouse Steak 'n Stein Restaurant − Open 11 a.m including Coshocton County offices and agencies City of Coshocton offices including utilities office Lake Park Office and Johnson Humrickhouse Museum The post office will open with normal operations on Christmas Eve this year meaning post office locations will be open and mail will be delivered normally UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Christmas and UPS Store locations may be closed It is best to check with your local store for specific hours of operation COSHOCTON − Coshocton County voters decided three county-wide levies on Tuesday's general election ballot that ran the gamut from a new one Levies for Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services and the Ohio State University Extension Office of Coshocton County passed while the levy for Coshocton County Job and Family Services failed The additional was 1-mill for Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services for emergency medical and ambulance services It was estimated to raise $811,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $35 a year A previous attempt in the spring primary failed by 525 votes the levy passed with 7,969 votes for it and 7,672 votes against it per unofficial vote totals from the Coshocton County Board of Elections Director Todd Shroyer said they've cut costs as much as they've can and have done everything they can to increase revenue Shroyer said they've only allowed minimal overtime and cutback from four to three crews at night Failure of the levy meant going to three crews at all times There would have been one crew at the Coshocton Before there were two crews at the Coshocton station Shroyer knew fighting the public perception of levy money going to the new Coshocton station that opened earlier this year was tough even though he did everything to dispel that The new building was constructed through state grants and bond funding It's the only reason we were on the ballot It doesn't help with the building or anything else it's just to keep our fourth crew," he said Children ServicesCoshocton County Job and Family Services was seeking a 1-mill replacement levy for children services that first passed in 1995 The replacement was estimated to cost the owner of a $100,000 home $35 annually and bring in about $811,000 a year Levies collect at value from when they were first past with replacements collecting at current values The levy failed with 8,725 votes against it and 6,924 votes for it Director Jed McCoy said rising costs of foster care are based mainly on inflation Total cost of all children in foster care has risen from $1.5 million in 2018 to an estimated $2.5 million for 2024 This is with the monthly average number of children in the system about the same from 45 Average daily cost has gone from $90.47 a day in 2018 to $148.50 for 2024 the agency also provides common needs such as new shoes and a backpack for school as examples Physical and mental health needs also have to be addressed for youth in the foster care system McCoy said he'll have to discuss with Coshocton County Commissioners what to do now In the spring primary they will either go for a renewal of their current levy or try for the replacement again "We've got to regroup and figure out what we can do," McCoy said "That's all this levy was going for was just paying for the placement costs (of foster care youth); the treatment and services and programs these kids need." The Ohio State University Extension Office of Coshocton County sought a renewal on for 0.4-mills that first passed in 2010 It generates about $267,000 a year and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $11 annually It supports salaries and programming related to 4-H youth development agriculture and natural resources and other community and health living programs The levy passed with 7,897 votes for it and 7,675 votes against it local family and consumer sciences educator state and local dollars with about 60% coming from the local level She said failure of the levy would have most likely led to cuts in staff and programming "We're very grateful to the people in Coshocton County who support our programs and believe in what we do and were willing to say yes," Marrison said "The biggest program we have with OSU Extension is the 4-H youth development There are nearly 800 kids part of that program and many volunteers We teach life skills to them and they become great citizens here in our community." Leonard Hayhurst is a community content coordinator and general news reporter for the Coshocton Tribune more than 16 years of local journalism experience and multiple awards from the Ohio Associated Press of Coshocton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday and together they had their beautiful daughter She attended the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene and was a wonderful mother Hannah volunteered for Four Paws Adoption Center in Coshocton; she loved listening to music Vanilla Bean and showing her artistic side with her many tattoos Sarah Varner of Coshocton and Josh (Heather) Newman of Coshocton; father-in-law Anthony Juarbe of Newark; several nieces and nephews and several close friends including: Terry and Karen Bush of Mount Vernon Larry and Verna Lain of Cincinnati and many other very close friends Hannah will be cremated with a service following at a later date COSHOCTON — It was quite a day for Keaton Hahn Tri-Valley's 6-foot-4 senior guard completed another shift of school with no frills he signed a scholarship offer to play football at Walsh Coshocton and its 18-3 record made the 20-minute trip down Ohio 16 for Senior Night in basketball where Hahn and Lyall would surely be key players with an outright Muskingum Valley League-Big School Division title at stake While Lyall had a rare off night with eight points Hahn answered the bell with nine of his 30 points in a 13-0 run to start the game The lead never dipped beneath five points the rest of the way in an 82-62 crossover win More: Muskingum Valley high school boys basketball stat leaders are here. See who is leading. More: Boys basketball teams learned their postseason opponents on Sunday. Here are the matchups. More: Max Lyall's hot streak continued for Tri-Valley. Now the Scotties are in the driver's seat. 15-1 MVL-Big) led by as many as 24 as it shot 57 percent from the floor and had 23 assists on 34 field goals set the tone and quelled any preconceived concerns "It's never easy when you have a Senior Night because you neve know where the focus is at," Tri-Valley coach Todd McLoughlin said "But these guys were battling from the word 'go.' I was just really happy with their effort and their focus Defensively we made everybody earn their shot." No shot was bigger than Hahn's 3 from the corner Herman's nifty drive and score brought the Skins within 51-46 with 1:03 left in the third quarter It triggered a 12-2 run that put the game away "Keaton said the other day that we weren't going to share anything and he was right," said senior Nohah Nichols who had 19 points and a team-high seven assists "We didn't want to share (the title) and it's all ours." Hahn's penchant for corner-pocket 3s reaches back to his junior season when his perimeter versatility became more of a factor as the season progressed He has been as reliable as the classroom clocks this season His performance on Friday only hammered home his importance "He had 30 points and we followed," Nichols said "All of the guys were doing their best to follow his lead All-Ohio guard Colton Conkle matched Hahn's 30 points for Coshocton (18-4 but he rarely had a straight-line drive without substantial interference Among the ploys was keeping longer defenders like Hahn Nichols and 6-foot-4 reserve forward Ryan Lamonica in his path as much as possible "It's only going to make us better," Conkle said "That's the kind of physicality we are going to see in the tournament." still managed 17 first-half points to keep Coshocton within 36-27 Eleven came in a whirlwind three minutes to end the half Big man Alex Taylor found some footing in the third with eight of his 11 points — seven came at the line — but Hahn's 3 after the Skins' switch to a zone defense turned momentum for good "(McLoughlin) did the absolute best job I've seen since I've been back in Ohio (from South Carolina) of going through the high post against that zone," Coshocton coach James Herman added "Normally we don't even have to guard it." Key statsLyall still managed seven assists while the 6-4 Nichols added eight rebounds and three steals to go with a 9 of 12 effort from the floor Hahn and 6-foot-4 Devin Crane were 25 of 37 from the field combined Tri-Valley also had 11 second-chance points it didn't matter because they were too long," Herman said "We have guys right in front of them and they're just going over top." Conkle finished 10 of 19 from the field and 8 of 11 from the line to go with five assists while Taylor had nine rebounds and sophomore Champ Haley seven points off the bench but key shooters Logan Lonsberry and Blayden Workman were a combined 2 of 12 with five points