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Two By Two 

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – Two By Two was founded in 2013 when four strangers banned together in an effort to revive old traditional hymns and breath new life into this sacred music. You can become a fan of two by two by visiting their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/twobytwoband.

Local Businessman Dies

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – 75-year-old Dan Hennessey passed away Sunday morning surrounded by his family. Arrangements are being handled by the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, but are not yet finalized. Hennessey was the Chief Executive Office of Putnam Transfer.

New Two-Year Session

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – State lawmakers are set to return to Columbus to open a new two-year session today. Republicans continue to hold majorities in both the senate and house but will be seeing new leadership, with Clarksville representative Cliff Rosenberger replacing retired house speaker William Batchelder.

Gas Prices

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – Gas prices continue their drop, with the auto club AAA saying pump prices across Ohio now average $1.90 a gallon. The national average is now down to $2.20.

President Obama Traveling

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is back in Washington after spending two weeks with his family in Hawaii. Obama also will travel later in the week to Michigan, Arizona and Tennessee as he gears up for his State of the Union Address on Jan. 20.