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Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum announces 2025 Mary Harris Prizes winners

Essay competition honors frontier history with top awards to Holli Rainwater and multiple second-place and honorable mention recipients

Queens enjoy holiday magic at Roscoe Village

Visiting royalty join Coshocton Canal Court for Christmas Tea before the Dec. 6 candlelighting

Leadership Coshocton profile: Meet Amy Hunter of the 2026 class

Hunter hopes to reconnect with her community, invest in local youth and champion positivity through her LCC experience.

Career center students showcase creativity in December art exhibit

Tollhouse Art & Gifts to feature original works by Coshocton County Career Center students as part of the Art Guild’s Artist of the Month program.

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Attendant injured in vehicle accident at Star Brite Express Lube

Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office reports driver accidentally accelerated, pinning worker before rescue and transport to hospital

United Way of Coshocton welcomes new board members, announces 2026 leadership

Dean Hettinger to serve as board president, Tisha Babcock as vice president as organization strengthens community impact.

West Lafayette Chamber shares meeting notes

Chamber reports account balances and thanks volunteers and Schumaker Farms for support of recent community events

Christmas Castle shopping a success for local families

Salvation Army program pairs children with volunteers and deputies for winter clothing shopping at Walmart.

Warsaw awarded $750,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant

Funding will support major community improvements through Ohio’s CDBG program

Family grateful for community's support of daughter

River View senior with DiGeorge syndrome receives trained medical alert dog thanks to generosity of Warsaw Nazarene Church and local donors

Holiday food safety reminders from Coshocton Public Health District

Simple steps like handwashing, preventing cross-contamination and proper refrigeration can keep gatherings safe this season.

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Sports

Coshocton swimmers notch strong finishes in meet against New Philadelphia

Redskins earn multiple top-three placements as relay teams shine and Ean Casey captures a win in the 400 freestyle

Coshocton swimmers open season with strong second-place team finish

Redskins earn multiple top-three performances at home meet against Cambridge, John Glenn, River View and Ridgewood.

Lady Bears roar to pair of dominant bowling victories

River View girls stay unbeaten as Stocker and Bryan pace wins over TCC and West Holmes.

Black Bears roll to back-to-back bowling victories

Hammersley and Duff lead strong performances against Ridgewood and West Holmes.

Trojans edge Ridgewood; River View drops two in early-season action

Newcomerstown earns tight 32–29 win as River View continues competitive stretch behind strong scoring from Brenly.

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Community Spotlight

Christmas memories make the holiday special

Local families share traditions, surprises and heartfelt moments that keep the season magical year after year.

Welcome to the beginning of 'The Havenford Mysteries' series

Local author R.A. Coscia debuts Mystery 1: The Holiday Heirloom, launching a weekly serialized tale after a treasured town artifact goes missing

MVNU to present 57th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Nov. 23

140-voice Choral Union, alumni soloists and chamber orchestra will join for the beloved oratorio in R.R. Hodges Chapel; tickets $10, kids free.

Warsaw Lions Club to present annual show

Beloved community tradition returns Nov. 22–23 at River View High School, featuring local talent, music, comedy, and fundraising for River View Music Boosters.

Ridgewood recognizes October Students of the Month across grades 8–12

Honorees praised for leadership, kindness, work ethic and involvement in athletics, FFA, arts and community service

Christmas cheer fills streets of Warsaw and West Lafayette during annual parades

Local royalty, community groups and candidates highlight festive celebrations as residents gather for holiday fun

Columns and Opinion

Life and Learning

Coshocton - Your Ohio News - The Coshocton County Beacon

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum announces 2025 Mary Harris Prizes winners

Queens enjoy holiday magic at Roscoe Village

Leadership Coshocton profile: Meet Amy Hunter of the 2026 class

Career center students showcase creativity in December art exhibit

THE LATEST

Ridgewood recognizes October Students of the Month across grades 8–12

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum announces 2025 Mary Harris Prizes winners

Attendant injured in vehicle accident at Star Brite Express Lube

Coshocton swimmers notch strong finishes in meet against New Philadelphia

Christmas cheer fills streets of Warsaw and West Lafayette during annual parades

Queens enjoy holiday magic at Roscoe Village

Leadership Coshocton profile: Meet Amy Hunter of the 2026 class

United Way of Coshocton welcomes new board members, announces 2026 leadership

Career center students showcase creativity in December art exhibit

West named to Palmer College dean’s list

Attendant injured in vehicle accident at Star Brite Express Lube

United Way of Coshocton welcomes new board members, announces 2026 leadership

West Lafayette Chamber shares meeting notes

Christmas Castle shopping a success for local families

Warsaw awarded $750,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant

Family grateful for community's support of daughter

Holiday food safety reminders from Coshocton Public Health District

Coshocton swimmers notch strong finishes in meet against New Philadelphia

Coshocton swimmers open season with strong second-place team finish

Lady Bears roar to pair of dominant bowling victories

Black Bears roll to back-to-back bowling victories

Trojans edge Ridgewood; River View drops two in early-season action

Christmas memories make the holiday special

Welcome to the beginning of 'The Havenford Mysteries' series

MVNU to present 57th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Nov. 23

Warsaw Lions Club to present annual show

Ridgewood recognizes October Students of the Month across grades 8–12

Christmas cheer fills streets of Warsaw and West Lafayette during annual parades

SPCA

Medina SPCA urges families to think carefully before gifting pets for Christmas

Sports Column

Enjoy it, Indiana — but don’t count out Ohio State

Letter to the Editor

Food pantry reflects on 18 years of meeting community needs

OSU Extension Wayne Co.

Holiday stress? Simple mindfulness tips to protect your mental wellness

Support urged for HB 419 and the SAVE22 license plate

Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce

Chamber urges community to reflect on local blessings this season

Good News

Advent season focuses on the promise of peace

Weekly Blessing

And you're not lost because ...

Reflecting on the promises of Christmas

Letter to the Editor

What keeps you from giving yourself fully to the Lord?

CCCC students ready to spread joy

Former Keene Elementary sells at auction; playground to remain a community fixture

Coshocton Community Choir to present Christmas concert in Newcomerstown

Kiwanis Club serves up community spirit at annual Pancake Day

Blue Star Mothers, Salvation Army to host military appreciation breakfast

West named to Palmer College dean’s list

Carolee N. Lawrentz

Mary Lou (Severance) Babcock

Archie W. March

Carolyn Lea Hays

Donald “Doc” Fry

Zane Christopher Bieber

Don't fall for the Secret Sister gift exchange

Christmas in the Country Craft Show returns Dec. 7 at M Event Centre

Vendors to fill Lake Park Pavilion for Nov. 28 holiday bazaar