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A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
West Lafayette Branch Library manager retiring
The Coshocton County District Library is announcing the retirement of West Lafayette Branch Manager Andrea Schweitzer-Smith. She dedicated 37 years of service to the library, including her work as a page, circulation clerk, children’s programming assistant, preservation department head, branch assistant, and branch manager. “I have enjoyed each position...
Plan in works to allow historic Holmes Courthouse to shine bright in the night sky
The goal is to blend art and science in a way that will tell the historical story of the Holmes County Courthouse using night lighting. That was the message given to Holmes County commissioners Monday morning by the designers and engineers working on illumination for the building. The commissioners met...
Coshocton Antique Power Association holds summer show
The Coshocton Antique Power Association hosted its summer show at Bakersville Community Park in the Bud Hawk Arena on Saturday and Sunday July 13-14. There were 105 total units including 90 tractors, mowers, hit and miss engines, plus a steam engine, enabling the club to exceed their goal of 100 units.
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
Health district hosting pet supply drive
Coshocton Public Health District will present a pet supply drive at 637 Chestnut Street on Friday, July 26, featuring the Coshocton Fire Department and the Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA. Coshocton Public Health District proudly presents a pet supply drive in observance of pet preparedness month and pet fire...
Tuscarawas County Health Department sees 68% increase in Lyme disease cases
DOVER ‒ Officials with the Tuscarawas County Health Department have seen a 68% increase in reported Lyme disease cases from May 1 through June 30. There have been 74 suspected Lyme cases among Tuscarawas County residents, compared to 44 suspected cases during the same time period in 2023, the agency reported. As of July 10, health department staff were already investigating another 31 suspected cases of Lyme disease for July.
Million Dollar Refurbish Completed at Atwood Park
Atwood Lake Park celebrated its newly renovated activity center on Saturday. The space hosts an open area that can accommodate up to 158 people and a larger general store, with construction completed in roughly nine months. Craig Butler, Executive Director of Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, was pleased to see so...
National Park Service acquires property from New Philadelphia Association
BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association signed over on May 7 the first tract of property at the townsite off County Road 2 to the National Park Service for inclusion into the New Philadelphia National Historic Site. Since the park’s establishment in late 2022, National Park Service officials...
America in Bloom advisors to visit Coshocton
Professional Advisors from the America in Bloom (AIB) program will visit Coshocton, July 25-26. Coshocton is one of the many proud and passionate communities across America working on local revitalization programs. Communities that are more welcoming and vibrant have a competitive advantage in stimulating economic development and creating a thriving place for people to live, work, and play. America in Bloom communities experience better cooperation among municipal, commercial, and residential sectors because everyone works toward a common goal.
Dover Hopeful for More Grant Dollars
Dover is set to spend about 1.5 million dollars on stormwater management to accommodate the Schaeffler manufacturing facility coming to the city’s northern border. City Council Monday approved 1 million dollars in state grants to cover two-thirds of the cost. Mayor Shane Gunnoe says tax revenue from the project will cover most of the rest of the cost.
Dover School Considers 8th-12th Buildings
As Dover property owners continue paying the bond issue that built the new high school, discussions are beginning about the future of the other buildings in the city school system. The district has been working with the Ohio facilities construction commission to assess the cost of renovating or replacing its...
Dover to construct stormwater system to pave way for construction of Schaeffler plant
DOVER ‒ Dover City Council has authorized Service Director Dave Douglas to enter into contracts for a stormwater system on the north end of the city — the last step needed by the city to prepare the way for construction of the Schaeffler Group plant. The system is expected to cost around $1.5 million, with the majority of the money coming from grants from the Ohio Department of Development and the Governor's Office of Appalachia. ...
State agency helping Dover schools assess facility needs
DOVER (WJER) (July 15, 2024)- As city property owners continue paying the bond issue that built the new high school, discussions are beginning about the future of the other buildings in the school system. The district has been working with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to assess the cost of...
Hunt For Rare Antiques And Treasures At This Massive Indoor Amish Flea Market In Ohio
Do you get that itch to find something unique, something that tells a story and adds a bit of charm to your home?. Well, friend, buckle up because the Walnut Creek Marketplace in Sugarcreek, Ohio, is just the place to scratch that itch. Imagine a sprawling indoor flea market brimming...
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