The Beacon Crew

Mark Fortune - Owner & Publisher
I am the owner and publisher of The Coshocton County Beacon, which is published by Good Fortune Advertising LLC, a company started by myself and my wife Nancy. I have over 27 years in the newspaper advertising sales and advertising sales management and nine years as the General Manager of a weekly shopper. I live just outside Coshocton with my wife Nancy on a small farm. My wife and I have two children, Jessica, a junior at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Jacob, a freshman at River View High School. You can email me with comments about The Beacon, Marks Musings, or suggestions for future articles to: mark@coshoctoncountybeacon.com

Josie McCormick - News & Content Editor
I started my journalism career in 2002 at the Coshocton Tribune, and after various stops with the Media Network of Central Ohio, I am happy to be back home! I graduated from Coshocton High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2002 from Walsh University. I also earned several awards while working for the Media Network of Central Ohio, including being honored by Coshocton County’s veterans for the stories I wrote about them. I am honored and ready to once again shine a positive light on Coshocton County.
You can contact Josie via email at: josie@coshoctoncountybeacon.com

Beth Scott - Reporting & Graphics
I graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 2004 and from Capital University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Writing. I worked for the Newcomerstown News as interim editor from July – October 2008 and have been working with the Beacon since October of 2008.
You can contact Beth via email at: beth@coshoctoncountybeacon.com

Sandy Grier - Sales Consultant
I was born and raised in Michigan, please don’t hold that against me! I have been a small business owner which helps me relate well to other small businesses and understanding their needs. While working part-time at The Coshocton County Beacon I also attend COTC here in Coshocton and am working towards a degree in Sales Marketing. I have three children and six grand-children that I am very proud of! With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, I look forward to helping customers solve their problems and bring customers to their business.
You can contact Sandy via email at: sandy@coshoctoncountybeacon.com

Nina Drinko - Sales Consultant
I have lived in Coshocton County for over 25 years and graduated from Ridgewood High School. With a background dealing primarily with sales over the past 15 years, I truly enjoy being employed at The Coshocton County Beacon. I certainly take pride in serving my customers and look forward to establishing new relationships in the future. I am also a freelance photographer and enjoy supporting various organizations within the community. I have one son, Morgan A. Landis who is serving in the USAF as a ground medic.
You can contact Nina via email at: nina@coshoctoncountybeacon.com

Nicole Medley - Circulation & Classifieds
I have over seventeen years of experience in the newspaper field, excelling at customer service, classified and circulation. I began my career at The Coshocton Tribune and continued advancing in my career at The Coshocton County Advertiser. While employed at The Advertiser I earned the Coshocton Rotary Club Employee of the Year award. I am married to Brent Medley and we have one son, Nicholas (Nick) Medley, a senior at Coshocton High School.
You can contact me via email at: nicole@coshoctoncountybeacon.com

Bryan Fox - Graphic Artist
I am a graduate of River View High School, as well as a 2008 graduate of Central Ohio Techincal College's Digital Media Design program. I have been toying with graphics and web design for over 10 years. I am a nerd, and enjoy video games, anime, indie/punk/new wave music, and things like lightsabers and setting phasers to stun.
You can contact Bryan via email at: bryan@coshoctoncountybeacon.com