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Coshocton’s 2026 Summer Concert Series

kicks off with Blizzard of Ozz

BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ

Blizzard of OZZ: The Ozzy and Rhoads Tribute performed on Main Street, Coshocton in front of the Courthouse, kicking off the 5th annual Summer Concert Series. Lynette Dotson

COSHOCTON, Ohio – Blizzard of president Tom Barcroft from Our
OZZ: The Ozzy and Rhoads Tribute Town Coshocton. “We’re thrilled to
was the first band to perform during offer another amazing summer line-
Our Town Coshocton’s 5th annual up, and we couldn’t do it without the
Summer Concert Series. Diary of incredible support of our sponsors
a Madman and Mama I’m Coming and the Coshocton community.”
Home were just a couple of the hits Sponsors for this year’s Summer
performed by the band to a massive Concert Series are: Coshocton Foun-
crowd spanning the Coshocton Coun- dation - Bechtol Fund (Main Summer
ty Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Concert Series Sponsor), Genesis
June 20. Amazing guitar solos, heavy Healthcare System (Corporate Spon-
bass riffs, and thumping double bass sor), Park National Bank, McWane
drum beats could be heard through- Ductile (Concert Series Corporate
out downtown, and of course, the Stage Sponsors), and (Concert Series Lead singer Mark Lavoie, joined the crowd in front of the stage for a few minutes during a couple of
on-point vocal performance from Sponsors) Coshocton Regional Med- songs. Lynette Dotson
Mark Lavoie, who captured “Prince ical Center, The Home Loan Savings
of Darkness’” look and stage pres- Bank, Sorrell’s On The Square, Reed
ence. Other band members are Da- Family Dental, Bratton Law LLC, CES
miano Christian (guitar), Paul Sylvia Credit Union, and The Spangler Inn.
(bass), and Kenny Evans (drums). Attendees can take advantage
Blizzard of Ozz was just the first of of on-site food trucks as well as an
a summer full of well-known bands array of offerings from downtown
and classic rock music. Next up is restaurants before and during the
7 Bridges (Eagles tribute) on July concert. The event is held in a DORA
18, The Weeklings (Beatles trib- district, so those 21 and older can
ute) on August 15, and E5C4P3 enjoy adult beverages during the
(Journey tribute) on September 13. show (no coolers are allowed). Be
The next two concerts will begin at sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
7:30 p.m., with the final concert in Learn more about Blizzard of
September beginning at 3:00 p.m. Ozz by visiting their website, bliz-
These family-friendly concerts are zardofozztribute.com. They can
held at the Coshocton court square also be found on Facebook.
and are free and open to the public. For information about upcoming
“This concert series is all about Our Town Coshocton events, visit our-
bringing the community together towncoshocton.org
through great music,” said board Several generations were represented in the crowd that gathered to watch the concert. Seniors,
parents with young children and groups of teens were all enjoying classic Ozzy tunes. Lynette Dotson

COTC Staff Members Complete Statewide Leadership Academy

SUBMITTED | CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE

COTC staff members Eric Veigel (second from right) and Amanda Snider (third from right) pose alongside this year’s entire OACC Leadership Academy cohort. COTC
NEWARK, Ohio – Two leaders rep- ation of Community Colleges (OACC) ates of the Ohio Leadership Acade- nology and healthcare, continue to
resenting Central Ohio Technical to strengthen leadership pipelines my for Student Success,” said John seek skilled talent.
College (COTC) have graduated as across the state’s 22 community col- M. Berry, PhD, COTC president. “We “We’re heavily focused on supply-
fellows of the Ohio Leadership Acad- leges. The academy brings together look forward to seeing how those two ing those prepared professionals to
emy for Student Success. mid-level professionals for an inten- talented leaders continue to champi- the regional workforce,” Berry said.
Eric Veigel, PhD, dean of strate- sive year-long experience focused on student success and shape the “Being able to rely on leaders like
gic partnerships and community on advancing student success, future of COTC.” Eric and Amanda — plus so many
engagement, and Amanda Snider, strengthening leadership capacity The academy’s focus on support- other talented COTC faculty and staff
assistant director of advising and re- and preparing leaders for institution- ing students and developing leaders who work alongside them — makes
tention, are the latest COTC employ- al change management roles. comes at a pivotal time for Ohio, as achieving those aims attainable.”
ees to finish the program. “It’s an honor to congratulate Eric employers across industries, includ-
It was created by the Ohio Associ- and Amanda as the newest gradu- ing manufacturing, information tech-