Ridgewood names 2026 prom royalty

Autumn Joyce and Cody Croy crowned at May 2 event

Autumn Joyce and Cody Croy were named Ridgewood's 2026 prom queen and king during the event held May 2 at the high school.

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Published May 4, 2026 - 11:14 a.m.

Ed Huff earns Honorary State FFA Degree

Ed Huff recognized at Ohio State FFA Convention for contributions to agricultural education

Coshocton KOA unveils StoryWalk trail

Open house May 9 features guided walk and children's story reading

New Bedford Merchant Days offers weeklong celebration

Annual event features pony parade, auctions, tournaments and family-friendly activities

Ridgewood's Lahmers signs with Marietta College

Softball standout Addison Lahmers secures full scholarship to pursue psychology and continue her athletic career

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Model house and keys on financial documents

Home Loan Financial reports $2.2 million quarterly profit

Coshocton-based bank sees earnings rise by $542,000 in Q1 2026

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COTC expands grants for in-demand careers

Central Ohio Technical College offers new funding for students in engineering and technology programs starting May 18

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Ohio bill aims to secure fire, EMS funds

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

Genesis unveils tribute to placenta donors

New display in Zanesville honors mothers' contributions to healing grafts

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Meet the candidates for Coshocton County commissioner

Three candidates share their backgrounds and visions for addressing local issues in the upcoming election

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Genesis HealthCare launches secure messaging system

Patients in Ohio can now receive safe communications via a new five-digit number

Free bleeding control training at Genesis Hospital

Sports

Barnesville edges Ridgewood in baseball thriller

Ridgewood's seventh-inning rally falls short in 3-2 loss; Lahmers shines in softball win over Crooksville

Ridgewood Generals move to Division V

OHSAA announces 2026 football divisions

Coshocton baseball and softball teams triumph

Varsity squads secure wins over Shenandoah with strong offensive and pitching performances

Coshocton cheer coach launches competition team

Taylor Smith aims to enhance cheerleading opportunities for local students with new team

River View softball edges New Philadelphia

Lady Bears rally in fifth inning for 3-2 home victory after rain delay

Community Spotlight

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

Pickleball tournament to support Genesis in fighting cancer

Rally Against Cancer event May 16 supports Genesis Health Care System in Zanesville

Dover High bands to perform in Newcomerstown

Steel drum and jazz bands to play at Newcomerstown Middle School April 18

Roscoe Village unveils interactive history program

Coshocton's new initiative engages students with Ohio's canal-era history