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Top stories for Thursday, February 26, 2015:

College Night

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – College Night hosted by Zane State and Scholarship Central will be held Thursday, March 12th from 6:00 P.M. To 8:30 P.M. in the Zane State Campus Center. The event aims to inform students from 7th grade to seniors in high school about college decisions, financial aid and scholarships.

Charlie Daniels Band Preforms Friday

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Charlie Daniels Band will be performing at Secrest Auditorium this Friday at 8:00 P.M. Mark Leech will be offering pre-show entertainment in the Bud Light basement at 6:30 P.M.

Abbot Senior Living Fundraiser

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – Abbot Senior Living has partnered with the Wild Birds Unlimited for its first even community fundraiser. They are selling top quality birdseed, and $5 from each bag purchased will go back to abbot.

Oil and Gas Production in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – New figures from the state show that oil and gas production continued their rise in Ohio over the last quarter of last year. Oil production in Ohio for the period totaled more than 3.5 million barrels, with natural gas production at 164 billion cubic feet.

Ted Strickland to Run for Senate

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – Former Democratic Governor Ted Strickland has formally announced his bid for U.S. Senate. His entry adds a formidable statewide name to what is expected to be one of the most watched and expensive of next year’s senate races. The seat is currently held by republican Rob Portman.