6 • The Beacon November 18 , 2021
It ’ s a wonderful time to live in Coshocton County
As the first bit of snow drifted down from the sky yesterday , all seemed right with the world . The Buckeyes were coming off a huge win and statement against the Boilermakers on Saturday in what seemed to be a tune-up for Michigan State and TTUN . The Browns went into Foxboro as the favorite , and that did not turn out so well . But I digress .
Our community successfully passed the sales tax levy for the new — and much needed — justice center . When I say things are going in the right direction and it is a wonderful time to live here , the overall impact of this cannot be overstated . The location is ideal ; the plan to fund the justice center also is well thought out .
This Friday evening is the big parade . Hopefully the weather will cooperate with just a hint of
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winter in the air . That ’ s what the forecast looks like right now . It ’ s fantastic to see the parade come back after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic . To all the volunteers and folks that make this happen , thank you .
Let ’ s focus more on our community . Groups and organizations are working together at a very high level — perhaps at the highest degree in many , many years . This cooperation helps our community in so many ways — with new businesses opening at a record pace and manufacturers expanding , hiring and growing . It ’ s a great time to live here .
Have you visited any of the new businesses that have opened in the past year ? Whether they are in Coshocton , Roscoe Village , Warsaw , West Lafayette or any of our other towns and villages or even someone running a business from their home or farm , the opportunities to shop local this year are terrific . Handmade crafts , great deals on “ pallet items ,” gift cards from restaurants , clothing , footwear , jewelry , tools , hardware and much , much more all exist here . Yes , Virginia , you can shop locally and get it all done .
Take a day and walk Main Street — it ’ s not that far — and then hit the streets of Roscoe Village . Plan a trip to West Lafayette or Warsaw or beyond to the county line — great scenery and a great opportunity to find some unique items at good prices .
Did you know many of our locally owned small businesses carry
For More News Log Onto ... www . CoshoctonBeaconToday . com the same name-brand items you can find at the “ big box store ” or online ? And my bet is the price is not that much different — in fact , it very well may be less !
The point is this : Let ’ s give our local businesses the opportunity to gain your business this holiday season . While many businesses thrived during the pandemic , others were not so fortunate . Visit local stores , see a friendly face and talk to these business owners . They are passionate about what they do — and why they do it . The least we can do is support them .
Clicking on something and having it arrive on your doorstep in a day or two is cool , but it ’ s way cooler to strike up a conversation with a local small business owner and get to know them . They just might be your neighbor , their kids might go to school with your kids and you could make a new friend while helping someone at the same time — and finding that unique gift .
Christmas Wonderland set for Newcomerstown
The Newcomerstown Historical Society will host Christmas Wonderland . The Olde Main Street Museum and Social Center will be decorated for the Christmas season .
This year community businesses and organizations decorated 23 trees with many different themes . The trees will be sold to raise funds to operate the museum in the coming
months . In addition , many cash and carry Christmas items will be available for purchase .
Those touring the tree exhibits will be asked to vote for the favorite tree . The winning tree will be recognized on the Facebook page with the name of the organization decorating the tree .
The hours for the Christmas Wonderland
will be Friday and Saturday , Nov . 19-20 from 4-8 p . m .; Sunday , Nov . 21 from 2-6 p . m .; Friday and Saturday , Nov . 26-27 from 4-8 p . m .; and Sunday , Nov . 28 from 2-6 p . m . Admission is free .
The Olde Main Street Museum and Social Center is located at 213 W . Canal St . in Newcomerstown . Call 740-498-7735 for more information .
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Hopewell School
Craft Show
Saturday , november 20th 9:00am to 2:00pm
This event is free to the public Over 50 vendors participating !
Located at : Hopewell School
23720 Airport Rd . Coshocton , OH 43812
Proceeds will benefit Hopewell School PTO , Coshocton County Special Olympics & Raise Your Voice Advocacy Group
2-DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
Sale
Nov . 26 | 8:30AM-7PM
20 % OFF most items *
Small Business Saturday Nov . 27 | 8:30AM-5PM
20 % OFF
Boxed Christmas Cards & 2022 Calendars / Planners
112 E . Main St . • Sugarcreek 330-852-4223 Mon-Thurs & Sat 8:30-5 ; Fri ‘ til 8 thegospelshop67 @ gmail . com
* Some exceptions apply . Excludes Sale Books , Hymnals , Amish Directory & Amish Obituaries .
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