Local News Briefs: Cruise-in will showcase Corvettes June 12
Corvette show in Roscoe Village
COSHOCTON — Classic Glass Corvette Club will have its 23rd annual Corvettes cruise-in at Roscoe Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 throughout the recreation of a canal era town. Registration is 9 a.m. to noon with awards at 4 p.m.
Entry fee is $10. Music from the 1950s and 1960s will be by the Spikeman DJ. For more information, call 740-294-9160 or email corvettesatroscoe@sbcglobal.net.
OVI checkpoint set for Coshocton
COSHOCTON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held Friday evening in Coshocton County. Exact location will be announced Friday morning. The checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Community band opens season
COSHOCTON — The Coshocton Community Band will have its first summer concert at 7 p.m. Friday on the Coshocton Court Square. Bring a chair.
The concert of all marches will include "The American Patrol," "St. Louis Blues," "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite," "The French National Defile March" (also known as Script Ohio) and several more.
Humane Society to hold yard sale
COSHOCTON — The Coshocton County Humane Society will have a benefit yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday at Designs by Michele, 1020 Cedar St. Proceeds help to take care of rescued animals.
United Way offering grants
COSHOCTON — The United Way of Coshocton County is offering Community Impact Grants to local non-profit organizations with programming related to health, education or financial stability. Grants are up to $5,000.
Applications are due by June 30 and can be found at coshoctonunitedway.org. They can be emailed to director@coshoctonunitedway.org. Call the office at 740-622-4567 for more information.
Racial Justice essay winners named
COSHOCTON — Coshoctonians for Peace and Equality partnered with the Equal Justice Initiative for a Racial Justice Essay Contest open to any Coshocton County high school student.
The winner was Za'nyah Muhammad, a sophomore homeschool student through the Ohio Virtual Academy, for her essay "Discrimination Toward Black Women in Health Care." She will receive $2,000.
Honorable mention was Kaleb Meeks, a senior at Ridgewood, for the essay "The Biggest Picture." He will receive $500.
Both will be honored during a Juneteenth Celebration at 1 p.m. June 18 at the Coshocton County Courthouse.
Painting workshop planned
COSHOCTON — Rust Décor and Roscoe Village are combining for a painting workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. June 17 at Lock Landing in the Roscoe Visitors Center.
Attendees can choose from one of two wall/door hanging designs. Water and coffee will provided. Bring your own wine and snacks.
Cost is $40, or $35 for Roscoe Village members. Register at roscoevillage.com or contact Clarissa at 740-622-7644, ext. 20, or applebutter@roscoeville.com for more information.
Martin graduates Mount Union
ALLIANCE — Natalie Martin of Millersburg recently graduated from the University of Mount Union.
MVESC governing board to meet
ZANESVILLE — The governing board of Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center will meet at 7 p.m. June 13 at the board office, 205 N. Seventh St., Zanesville.
Church having community dinner
COSHOCTON — A community meal will be at 5:30 p.m. June 23 in the fellowship hall of Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High St. Contact the church for more information at 740-622-7780.
Maintenance planned at cemeteries
COSHOCTON — The City of Coshocton has announced that any flowers, trees or shrubs on graves in city owned cemeteries not maintained based on specifications will be removed on July 22.
Hedges, wooden or iron trellises, posts and chains for the purpose of enclosure, railings, steps, boxing and borders are prohibited.
The planting of flowers or shrubs so that they overhang and cause dripping upon and discoloration of stones relieves the cemetery of any responsibility for keeping the stones clean and the superintendent may remove such planting without further notice.
If any tree or shrub standing on any lot shall, by means of its roots, branches or otherwise become detrimental, dangerous or inconvenient to adjacent lots or avenues; if it becomes unsightly or for any other reason its removal shall be deemed necessary, the superintendent shall have the right and it shall be his duty to remove such tree or shrub or any part thereof in a way deemed best.
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