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River View High School to unveil renovated auditorium at Nov. 14 POPS Concert

New seats, added wheelchair spaces and refreshed stage await the 7 p.m. show; tickets $7 with limited door sales

Mayor Mills teaches River View fifth-graders about leadership and civic duty

Coshocton mayor visits RVIS students ahead of their JA BizTown trip to share lessons on campaigning, teamwork and service

Leadership Coshocton participant Jessie Carr builds career and community connections

McWane Ductile shipping coordinator pursues leadership degree while giving back through 4-H and local service initiatives

Marine veteran Ronda Hobbs to speak at Coshocton Veterans Day Ceremony

Inspired by her grandfather’s World War II service, Hobbs followed a lifelong dream to join the Marines and now honors fellow veterans through the Coshocton County Honor Guard.

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Firefighters collecting toys and donations for Coshocton County families

Toy Chest program aims to brighten Christmas morning for local children with community contributions of gifts and supplies

Food drive to aid Coshocton County seniors and disabled residents

Collections set for Nov. 26 and Dec. 10 at Salvation Army and Senior Center

Coshocton County records 28% voter turnout in general election

School board races decided for Ridgewood and River View districts as children services levy renewal passes narrowly

Ohio nurses, lawmakers push bipartisan bills to fix hospital staffing crisis

Proposals would set safe nurse-to-patient ratios, strengthen oversight and give frontline nurses more say in staffing decisions

Contested township, school board races and levy issues to appear on Nov. 4 ballot in Coshocton County

Voters will decide multiple trustee and school board contests, along with countywide and local property tax levies for services, operations and infrastructure.

Family dependency treatment court celebrates certification

Genesis Cancer Care Center adds Dr. Nimisha Srivastava to oncology team

Board-certified hematologist and oncologist now accepting new patients at the Zanesville facility

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Coshocton County Animal Shelter offers support to struggling pet owners

With rising costs and overpopulation straining resources, shelter expands food bank and low-cost spay/neuter programs to help families keep beloved pets at home.

Higley, Tiedt earn top honors at Coshocton BPW’s 20th Wild About Cakes auction

Event raises funds for scholarships and community programs while celebrating creative local bakers.

GhostBox Productions offers fall theater workshops at Clary Gardens

Sessions in sewing, acting and stage props invite kids and adults to explore the art of live performance in Coshocton

Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival returns Nov. 15 with 50 decorated trees

Dover event runs through Nov. 23 at the Ernest Warther Museum, supporting Union Hospital Auxiliary’s cancer center fundraiser

Isleta UMC plans 17th annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale Dec. 6

Hundreds of holiday treats will be available by the pound during the morning sale in Newcomerstown

ServSafe Manager training set for Jan. 13 & 20; exam Jan. 27

OSU Extension will host the ODH-approved food safety course at the Coshocton County Services Building; $175 fee, limited to 15. Register by Jan. 6 at go.osu.edu/servsafe26cosh.

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LIFE AND LEARNING

Coshocton Christian School students visit Creation Museum and Ark Encounter

High school group explores faith-based exhibits during educational trip

River View LifeWise debuts refurbished red bus thanks to community generosity

Local families and businesses volunteer time and talent to support growing off-campus Bible education program.

‘Shine a Light for Jesus’ trunk-or-treat brings churches, community together

Coshocton Baptist Church and local congregations share faith, fun, and thousands of treats during annual fall festival on Denman Avenue

Blue Star Mothers, Salvation Army to host military appreciation breakfast

Free event Nov. 15 honors Coshocton County veterans with breakfast, guest speaker and military displays.

Coshocton Rotary restocks West Lafayette Food Pantry Shed

Club continues community service tradition after former West Lafayette Rotary disbanded.

Coshocton Chamber celebrates community spirit, gratitude this November

Executive Director Amy Crown reflects on thankfulness, local support and the success of Bunco for the Bags

OBITUARIES

Senior Mother Regina Faye Long-Williams

Senior Mother Regina Faye Long-Williams, 57, departed this life at the age of 57 on November 1, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Doreen “Deanie” Taylor

Doreen “Deanie” Taylor, 94, formerly of Warsaw, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Danbury of Massillon.

Jeffrey J. Crouso

Jeffrey J. Crouso was born on December 26, 1963, and passed on October 31, 2025.

Jean Anne (Mason) Armstrong

Jean Anne (Mason) Armstrong, gifted musician and devoted teacher, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 85 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community in Bridgewater, Virginia.

Judith Addy

Judith Addy, 78, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Friday October 31, 2025, after a brief illness.

Coleen E. Fox

Coleen E. Fox, 76, of Newark, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born January 14, 1949, to the late Guy and Janet (Hamilton) Lowery.

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River View High School to unveil renovated auditorium at Nov. 14 POPS Concert

Mayor Mills teaches River View fifth-graders about leadership and civic duty

Leadership Coshocton participant Jessie Carr builds career and community connections

Marine veteran Ronda Hobbs to speak at Coshocton Veterans Day Ceremony

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Firefighters collecting toys and donations for Coshocton County families

Food drive to aid Coshocton County seniors and disabled residents

Ridgewood players earn All-IVC South football honors

GhostBox Productions offers fall theater workshops at Clary Gardens

River View High School to unveil renovated auditorium at Nov. 14 POPS Concert

Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival returns Nov. 15 with 50 decorated trees

Isleta UMC plans 17th annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale Dec. 6

Mayor Mills teaches River View fifth-graders about leadership and civic duty

Ridgewood falls at Centerburg in Div. VI regional playoffs

Ohio nurses, lawmakers push bipartisan bills to fix hospital staffing crisis

LOCAL

Firefighters collecting toys and donations for Coshocton County families

Food drive to aid Coshocton County seniors and disabled residents

Coshocton County records 28% voter turnout in general election

Ohio nurses, lawmakers push bipartisan bills to fix hospital staffing crisis

Contested township, school board races and levy issues to appear on Nov. 4 ballot in Coshocton County

Family dependency treatment court celebrates certification

Genesis Cancer Care Center adds Dr. Nimisha Srivastava to oncology team

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Coshocton County Animal Shelter offers support to struggling pet owners

Higley, Tiedt earn top honors at Coshocton BPW’s 20th Wild About Cakes auction

GhostBox Productions offers fall theater workshops at Clary Gardens

Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival returns Nov. 15 with 50 decorated trees

Isleta UMC plans 17th annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale Dec. 6

ServSafe Manager training set for Jan. 13 & 20; exam Jan. 27

COLUMNISTS

Coshocton Chamber celebrates community spirit, gratitude this November

Getting to the part of moving forward after cancer

Youth leadership class explores Coshocton County’s rich history

Column: Try these recipes that will feel like a warm hug

Library to honor Veterans Day with wartime letters program and historical resources

Column: My response to Breast Cancer Awareness Month

District 5 Volleyball Coaches Association announces all-star selections

Column: Take time to learn from older generations

Column: Don't forget to make memories with your kids

Column: How far have you climbed your family tree?

LIFE AND LEARNING

Coshocton Christian School students visit Creation Museum and Ark Encounter

River View LifeWise debuts refurbished red bus thanks to community generosity

‘Shine a Light for Jesus’ trunk-or-treat brings churches, community together

Blue Star Mothers, Salvation Army to host military appreciation breakfast

Coshocton Rotary restocks West Lafayette Food Pantry Shed

Coshocton Chamber celebrates community spirit, gratitude this November

OBITUARIES

Senior Mother Regina Faye Long-Williams

Doreen “Deanie” Taylor

Jeffrey J. Crouso

Jean Anne (Mason) Armstrong

Judith Addy

Coleen E. Fox

BUSINESS

Dean's Jewelry celebrating 60 years of business

Coshocton Ice Skating Rink grand opening set for Nov. 14 on Court Square

Baltic State Bank opens new full-service branch in West Lafayette with ribbon-cutting ceremony