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  1. We hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!
  2. Celebrate Memorial Day Monday with Coshocton's parade and service. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and the service follows at the courtsquare.
  3. Coshocton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers.
  4. Coshocton City Hall will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Big “O” Refuse will not run on Monday.
  5. The Coshocton Port Authority will be closed May 23-24 for a Brownfield training/conference. It will re-open May 25.
  6. There has been a recent rash of littering and minor vandalism at the CHS tennis courts. Charges will be filed if caught.
  7. Summer vacation is almost here. Make plans to take the kids to Clary Gardens and enjoy one of their workshops.
  8. The Coshocton Youth Chorale will present its final concert of the seaon at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Roscoe United Methodist Church.
  9. United Way is hosting a web-based site for volunteers. To register go to coshoctonunitedway.org and click on the VOLUNTEER tab.
  10. Does your community have a Memorial Day service? Send your info to news@coshoctoncountybeacon.com and we will help you share the details.
  11. Board of Directors of the Coshocton Port Authority will meet at 5 p.m. May 10, conference room of the Progress Center. Public welcome.
  12. After 31 years of service to the Ohio State University Extension Office Jan Luce is celebrating her retirement.
  13. There will be a Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall.
  14. Support veterans and get a good deal on water from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 at Baker's IGA.
  15. The Eastern Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association gave the Distinguished Service Award to George Hemming from CHS.
  16. Prom season starts this weekend. Share your photos with us on Facebook and we will try to pick one or two to put in the paper.
  17. Do you plan on going to the May 4th First Friday? Our next paper will share all the fun and excitment of the day with you.
  18. Elks Soccer Shoot, 10 a.m. - noon May 5, at Lake Park fields 5 and 6. This is free for all ages up to 13. Register that day. Info: 502-3935.
  19. New Beginnings Christian Church, 15060 TR 390, in Pike Township, will be serving again this Saturday a free lunch from noon to 2 p.m.
  20. The traffic light at Fourth and Walnut streets will be out today for repair. Use caution in the area and treat it as a four way stop.