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August 3-9 2016 Volume 9 Number 14
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United Way fundraiser offers a taste of Coshocton
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By Josie Sellers josie@coshoctoncountybeacon.com
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Hall receives crown in West Lafayette
Keirstan Hall, the 15-year-old daughter of Grant and Kathy Ford, was overcome with emotion after her name was announced as the 2016/2017 West Lafayette Homecoming Festival Queen. Helping crown her were last year’s junior queen Kaelynn Robinson and Josey Lillibridge, last year’s queen. For more pictures from the contest, visit www.coshoctonbeacontoday.com and also see page 14 for a story on the queen contest.
Memorabilia to be on display at open house
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Celebrating 50 years
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By Beth Scott beth@coshoctoncountybeacon.com
COSHOCTON – The three county commissioners and Judge Bob Bachelor invite the community to attend the second annual Community Open House and Picnic on Sat-
urday, Aug. 6 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Coshocton County Courthouse. During the event, the public is invited to tour the courthouse from the basement to the clock tower and especially view the newly-renovated jury assembly room. SEE DISPLAY ON PAGE 17
COSHOCTON – Come enjoy a taste of Coshocton at United Way of Coshocton County’s annual kick-off event. Seventeen local restaurants/caterers will be serving up samples of their food from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at Lake Park Pavilion to help United Way start its annual fundraising campaign. “They provide great tasting food and very generous samples,” said Lyn Mizer, executive director of United Way. “No one goes away hungry.” Participating in the event this year are: Amici’s, Baker’s IGA, Coshocton Yard, Grandma Minnie’s Munchies, Hannah Marie’s, Hardee’s/ Red Burrito, Healthy’s, Lava Rock Grill, Medbery Market, Olde Thyme Country Market, Papa John’s Pizza, Peggy Sue’s Steak & Ribs, Pearl Valley Cheese, Raven’s Glenn, Real McCoy BBQ, Schumaker Farms and Warehouse Steak N Stein. Each will have the opportunity to walk away with an award or runner up title in the sweet or savory category. SEE FUNDRAISER ON PAGE 17
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