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A Presidents Day pancake breakfast is planned to help raise funds for a Coshocton County Youth Leadership Pay It Forward project.

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Published February 11, 2026 - 7:00 a.m.

A Presidents Day pancake breakfast is planned to help raise funds for a Coshocton County Youth Leadership Pay It Forward project.

Breakfast will be served Monday, Feb. 16 from 7-11 a.m. at the Bakersville Community Church.

All donations will be given to the Bakersville Park Playground.

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