
🕊️ Beloved educator Tom Gable leaves lasting legacy in Coshocton community. The 85-year-old former Warsaw resident dedicated nearly three decades to River View School District as a history teacher and junior high principal before retiring in 1994. After retirement, Tom and his wife Carol operated the Mary Harris House Bed and Breakfast and he volunteered with the Cleveland Indians (Guardians) as part of the "Heavy Hitters" team. A Muskingum University graduate and lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church, Tom passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, survived by his four children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
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💻 OhioHealth launches CareConnect for seamless patient records. The $29.1 million system creates a unified medical record for each patient at Southeastern Medical Center and regional outpatient clinics. CareConnect, powered by Epic, enhances communication between healthcare teams and gives patients access to MyChart—a secure online tool for viewing appointments, test results, and billing information. "This is a transformational moment," said Wendy Elliott, president of the medical center, highlighting how the system improves care quality by providing immediate access to complete health histories. The platform connects to 325 million patients nationwide, allowing for more timely diagnoses and coordinated treatment plans.
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🎵 Historic Newcomerstown event to honor legendary bandleader Manuel Yingling. The Arts Center of Newcomerstown is organizing a special day on May 17 combining local history and musical celebration. Activities begin at noon with the relaying of the school's original cornerstone and time capsule, followed by lunch served by the Historical Society. A 2 p.m. concert conducted by Joseph N. Rubin will recreate a 1922 program by Yingling's Hyperion Band, featuring his compositions performed by a 20-piece professional concert band. Yingling, a Newcomerstown native who played with John Philip Sousa's band, will be commemorated on the 100th anniversary of his passing.
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