Coshocton County News Archives

COLUMBUS - Franklin and Scioto counties had the most driving under suspension arrests over the past three years according to new statistics recently released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Some happenings in life are defining moments that one never forgets. For me, many years ago, one of those indelible moments was the first time I laid eyes on the wistful-looking toddler that was to become my adopted child.

COSHOCTON -- A local company has been awarded both the Fresno wastewater project and the system that would connect Pearl Valley to Fresno, eventually carrying waste to the West Lafayette wastewater treatment plant.

COSHOCTON -- The 12-person jury was seated, and by 10:20 a.m. Tuesday two alternates were chosen to hear evidence in a trial against a Cambridge man in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court.

COSHOCTON -- Brian Smailes hasn't had much luck finding a job since he was laid off in February, but he was hoping to turn that around this weekend.

Thursday, Oct. 29 Downtowner Plaza -- 4 to 5 p.m. Roscoe Village -- 4 to 5 p.m. City of Coshocton -- 5 to 6:30 p.m. Village of Conesville -- 5 to 7 p.m. Village of West Lafayette -- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Village of Warsaw -- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

COSHOCTON - Dealing with budget cuts, and facing a possibility of no funding coming from the county's general fund next year, the advisory board of The Ohio State University Extension Office of Coshocton County has put a .6 mill, five-year levy on the Nov.

COSHOCTON -- Although the unemployment rate in Coshocton County has dropped since hitting a high of 14.9 percent in June, many people looking for a job.

COSHOCTON -- If the official unemployment rate is down in all 88 Ohio counties, why isn't that good news? Ask any of the people in Coshocton County who have stopped looking for a job, or those who can't find a full-time position.

COSHOCTON -- Torie Guilliams, 21, of Wilson Avenue, was sentenced to six months in prison this week after violating community control sanctions, by using a stolen debit card to buy phone cards for a prison inmate.

COSHOCTON - Preliminary discussions are under way between the city and Coshocton County Commissioners regarding the switchover of the city from several Internet providers to one -- the county's server.

This map shows collisions between vehicles and deer in selected Ohio counties in 2008.

ZANESVILLE --For the first time since she was a teenager, country singer Danielle Peck performed close to home Saturday.

COSHOCTON - Mary Heil intends to remind politicians of their promises if they're elected.

COSHOCTON - Jody Conley hasn't dialed 911 for emergency services, but depends on it to be there when she needs it.

ZANESVILLE - Firefighters, peace officers and emergency medical personnel from a six-county area will be honored Saturday for their service to their communities.

COSHOCTON - Robert Wilson was recognized Wednesday by the Coshocton County Commissioners for 50 years of service with the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office.

COSHOCTON -- More than 17,645 pounds of venison have been donated to the food banks of Coshocton County from local chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry since its formation three years ago.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- Kathy Hendricks, of Coshocton, has been helping raise money for the hungry ever since her church started walking for the cause some 20 years ago.

COSHOCTON -- Coshocton Hospital will be recognized as the 2009 Lobo Legend Award recipient during a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Coshocton County Career Center.

COSHOCTON -- Plans are in place throughout the county in the event an epidemic of the new influenza strain, H1N1, occurs.

COSHOCTON -- Emily Stout, 16, of Winner 4-H Club couldn't stop smiling after her Grand Champion hog went for $1,900 to Jeff Drennen Dealerships Thursday during the Sale of Champions at the Coshocton County Fair.

COSHOCTON -- If you ask someone to name off the animals shown at the fair, people probably would name the likes of sheep, pigs, goats and cows.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Pa. has issued a wind advisory for Coshocton and Muskingum counties from 4 a.m. to noon Wednesday.

COSHOCTON -- Those who think wine can come only from grapes need to check out the Best of Show in the amateur wine making competition at the Coshocton County Fair.

COSHOCTON -- Authorities are continuing their search for the man who robbed the Home Loan Savings Bank, 590 Walnut St., just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.

COSHOCTON -- Law enforcement still is looking for the man who robbed the Homes Loan Savings Bank on Wednesday morning, in what was the county's first bank robbery since the mid-1970s. A white male, approximately 5 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 8 inches tall with an average build, entered the bank at 950 Walnut St.

COSHOCTON -- The Coshocton Canine 4-H Club met Sept. 17 at the Warsaw Firehouse.

COSHOCTON -- The 2009 Coshocton County Fair King and Queen will be announced during the opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Saturday.

COSHOCTON -- A mask covered part of man's face when he robbed Home Loan Savings Bank, which could explain why witnesses had difficulties giving enough details for a composite sketch.

COSHOCTON - The county's general fund increased by $49,810, according to figures released by the Coshocton County Budget Commission on Wednesday.

COSHOCTON -- Participants of the 2010 Leadership Coshocton County class were introduced at a reception on Sept.

COSHOCTON -- The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office is pursing a man they believe robbed the Home Loan Savings Bank in downtown Coshocton this morning.