Junior Leaders to meet in Coshocton

Teens will explore Africa with Sarah Jane Lindsey on March 2.

The Junior Leaders had a great time bowling at Legacy Lanes. Assistant coach David Jones from Muskingum University and players briefly spoke to the group about bowling basics.

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Published February 9, 2026 - 5:00 a.m.

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Junior Leaders is a community 4-H club open to people age 13-18. It is not required to be in 4-H.

The next meeting will be March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Coshocton Service Building in room 145. Attendees will take a tour of Africa with Sarah Jane Lindsey.

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