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🌱 Coshocton schools trace funding discrepancy to an accounting error

Coshocton, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Coshocton schools trace funding discrepancy to an accounting error
  • Remembering Don Andrews, longtime Coshocton County auditor’s office employee
  • Remembering Donald Thomas, a carpenter with Coshocton roots

Also on today's calendar: East Central Ohio Friday Deer Camp and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A sun-and-cloud mix, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 36.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Accounting error caused Coshocton City Schools funding discrepancy (kentucky.com) — Coshocton City Schools says an accounting error—not missing tax revenue—caused its reported funding discrepancy and overstated the general fund balance in its state forecast. Money intended for permanent improvements was recorded in the wrong fund. The district says it corrected the error and will reflect the proper amounts in its next forecast.
   

2. Donald 'Don' Kevin Andrews of Conesville dies at 73 (yourohionews.com) — Donald “Don” Kevin Andrews of Conesville, who spent 30 years working in the Coshocton County Auditor’s Office, died Nov. 3 at 73. The Air Force veteran maintained weekly breakfast gatherings with former colleagues after retiring. No services are planned, and memorial contributions may go to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter.
   

3. Donald D. Thomas, Dover carpenter and lifelong resident, dies at 94 (yourohionews.com) — Coshocton-born carpenter Donald D. Thomas died Nov. 3 at 94, leaving a legacy of homes built and remodeled throughout Tuscarawas County and handmade gifts for family and friends. Visitation is Nov. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home in Dover, with his funeral there Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.
   

4. Joyce A. Gress, 91, of West Lafayette (yourohionews.com) — Joyce A. Gress of West Lafayette, who was born in Coshocton and grew up in Keene, died November 1 at 91. She worked alongside her husband in his real estate and auction business and is remembered for her church involvement, love of reading and close bonds with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
   

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  • Moving into a new place this winter?
    Call the electric and gas utilities with your new address and start date. If a meter is already in place, the utility must start service within three… (Nextdoor )
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coshocton

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.