The Muskingum and Morgan County sheriff's offices are investigating a marijuana plot.

Authorities recovered 12 marijuana plants near 7405 and 7398 Sharps Ridge Road in McConnelsville.  Morgan County sheriff Tom Jenkins said about 70 plants had already been harvested.  He said a search warrant was obtained from the Morgan County court to enter the residence.

"While we have no exact figures, there is a large amount of marijuana partially processed in the residence,...