Coshocton varsity softball

Meet the players and coaches leading Coshocton's 2026 softball season

Coshocton’s varsity softball team includes juniors Jazlene Brown, Savannah Gambill, Maddison Phillabaum, Kylee Raber, Mallorie Stamper, Saige Taylor, Lina Teichmann, Breanah Wickliff; sophomore Jaelyn Allen; freshmen Serenity Arens, Paiten Gambill, Alexis “Lex” Meek, Alianna Tittle, Alanda Williams; and head coach Peighton Lahna, assistant coach Toby Gore and volunteer coach Shannon Grant.

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Published April 6, 2026 - 10:06 a.m.

Coshocton Farmers Market continues at temporary site

The market is open Saturdays at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center parking lot until renovations at Skip’s Landing are finished, likely in July

Coshocton lands $1 million tree grant

The USDA-funded project will plant, remove and inventory trees in low- to moderate-income areas over the next three years

Camp Invention to serve Coshocton students

Reduced-cost summer STEM programs will be offered in Coshocton, West Lafayette and Warsaw beginning June 1

Coshocton 4-H camp sign-up ends June 5

Registration is open for the July 5-9 junior camp at 4-H Camp Ohio in Licking County for youth through seventh grade

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Coshocton County EMS marks 50 years

The anniversary coincides with National EMS Week as the county seeks former volunteers and employees for an open house later this year

River View levy wins voter approval

The 4.8-mill operating levy is continuous, reducing future ballot costs and supporting district expenses

Voting booths with American flags and the word VOTE lined up beside a brick wall.

Chuck Ellis wins Coshocton commissioner primary

Ellis led the Republican race with 2,593 votes, defeating Dean Hettinger and Chuck Selders in the May 5 election

Row of voting booths with VOTE signs beneath red, white and blue bunting.

Coshocton event aims to boost voter turnout

Common Good Coalition PAC and local Democrats will host a free June 4 gathering at artPARK as organizing expands across East Central Ohio

Close-up of the American flag with stars and stripes.

Ohio bill aims to secure fire, EMS funds

Proposed legislation would protect levies from tax abatements, ensuring stable funding for public safety services

Genesis earns five-star CMS hospital rating

The health system ranks among the top 8% of U.S. hospitals in the 2026 Medicare quality ratings

Genesis earns A hospital safety grade

The Leapfrog Group awarded the spring 2026 recognition based on national measures of preventable errors, injuries and infections

Sports

Coshocton tops Barnesville in district semifinal

The No 10 Lady Redskins scored six first-inning runs Monday and advanced to face top-seeded Tusky Valley in the Division V district championship

Anyssa Cutlip signs with Shawnee State

The Ridgewood right side hitter signed her letter of intent May 17 at Kids America after years of high school and club volleyball

Ridgewood duo signs college baseball letters

Connor Croy will play at Thiel College and Jace McQueen at Walsh University after standout careers for the Generals

River View junior funds swim wedges for project

JT Allison raised about $2,000 through donations and raffles to buy eight backstroke starting wedges for teams using the Coshocton High School pool

RVHS and CHS compete at MVL Championships

The Black Bears scored 89.5 points to top Sheridan and Tri-Valley while River View girls placed fourth and Coshocton athletes also competed

Community Spotlight

Local moms share heartfelt Mother's Day reflections

Women express the joys and challenges of motherhood ahead of Mother's Day May 10

Coshocton native reflects on community ties and road to LCC

Donnie Allen shares his journey from local schools to mining and leadership roles in Coshocton County

Museum sets summer program for children

The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum in Coshocton will host weekly hands-on anthropology sessions May 29 through July 3 for age 3-12

West Lafayette shop plans princess party

Universe Bridal and Prom will host the June 14 event for girls age 2-10 at Unusual Junction, with preregistration required

4-H club places 1,000 flags on graves

This-N-That members continued an 18-year Memorial Day tradition at Coshocton Memory Gardens

River View names Elks Teen of the Year

Hallie Wallace earned the annual honor after River View High School recognized monthly Elks Teen of the Month recipients from September through April

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Coshocton varsity softball

Coshocton Farmers Market continues at temporary site

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Camp Invention to serve Coshocton students

Coshocton 4-H camp sign-up ends June 5

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Coshocton Farmers Market continues at temporary site

4-H club places 1,000 flags on graves

River View names Elks Teen of the Year

Coshocton student earns Heidelberg dean’s list

Coshocton lands $1 million tree grant

Coshocton County EMS marks 50 years

River View levy wins voter approval

Chuck Ellis wins Coshocton commissioner primary

Coshocton event aims to boost voter turnout

Ohio bill aims to secure fire, EMS funds

Genesis earns five-star CMS hospital rating

Genesis earns A hospital safety grade

Coshocton tops Barnesville in district semifinal

Anyssa Cutlip signs with Shawnee State

Ridgewood duo signs college baseball letters

River View junior funds swim wedges for project

RVHS and CHS compete at MVL Championships

Local moms share heartfelt Mother's Day reflections

Coshocton native reflects on community ties and road to LCC

Museum sets summer program for children

West Lafayette shop plans princess party

4-H club places 1,000 flags on graves

River View names Elks Teen of the Year

Intentional Fatherhood

Father recalls lessons beyond the classroom

Looking Back

Brothers took part in Carrollton’s 1996 Memorial Day services

Look at the Past

Carrie’s Restaurant remembered in Holloway

The Garden Gate

Hoe no! Avoiding garden pitfalls

OSU Extension Wayne Co.

Remembering the meaning of Memorial Day

Cooking with Karl

Fire Up the Grill: Summer Starts Now

Your OSU Extension Edge

May brings busy farm season in Holmes County

Thank you, Uniontown Lions Club

The View From Here

Yard work is not my favorite

Pastor's Pen

Christians must boldly live out biblical truth because Christ is King

Coshocton Christian School announces Class of 2026

Coshocton students honored at Elks banquet

Grace UMC turns fire debris into art

Eagle Scout sets up flag disposal sites

Coshocton Junior Woman’s Club strives to help community

Coshocton student earns Heidelberg dean’s list

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Thomas Lee Patterson

Paul M. Schonauer

Michael D’Ostroph

Martha M. Green

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Volunteers fill backpacks for children

Columbia Gas hosts Coshocton art showcase

Jared's Ice Cream opens in downtown Coshocton