Readers share highlights from 2025

What was the best improvement or event you saw happen in our community in 2025? Here is a look at what some of our readers had to say.

One community addition some people expressed concern about turned up on other’s positive list.

Emily Mobley said, “I honestly like the roundabout a lot.”

The roundabout at Skip’s Landing also was mentioned by Sandy McConnell.

“Honestly, I think it's hard to pinpoint what were the best improvements,” she said. “Two things are the ice skating rink and the roundabout. I think that whole Skip’s Landing area is going to be gorgeous. I honestly think all the upgrades and additions to the community have been fabulous. I live in West Lafayette, and I am really enjoying the West Lafayette signs entering the village. It just makes everything look so much nicer.”

Carolee Bookless expressed her appreciation for Coshocton in Bloom.

“I think all the great things Coshocton in Bloom does around town are positive,” she said. “It always looks so beautiful.”

Mandy Brenly enjoyed the holiday lights downtown.

“The light show at the courthouse is really cute,” she said.

Cindy Dalzell is thankful the sidewalks around the courthouse have been repaired, especially the one that leads to the handicap entrance.

“It had a big chunk out of it, and I was concerned someone would fall from that,” she said. “However, I would like to see a bench or two added to that sidewalk so that someone who is handicapped could sit if they needed to before continuing. That sidewalk has a bit of an incline, which may be difficult for some.”

Another downtown project was mentioned by Debbie Ford.

“The collaborative being finished and open was a beautiful renovation,” she said.

Here’s hoping 2026 is another year full of community improvements and individuals and groups continuing to work together for the greater good of the community.