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Top stories for Friday, May 8, 2015.

11-year-old Arrested for Bomb Threat

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – According to the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office an 11-year-old boy was arrested and charges are pending after he made a bomb threat Tuesday. Sheriff Matt Lutz said the student in this case will probably be charged as a minor, but could face felony charges of inducing panic.

Chris Hamil New Treasurer

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Muskingum County Republican party appointed Chris Hamill as Muskingum County treasurer. Hamill served on the board of elections for 18 years, with the past 6 of those spent as director.

Center for Seniors Explores Options

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Muskingum County Center for Seniors director and board president met with the County Commissioners Thursday to discuss options for a new center. Commissioner Jim Porter said they are currently in negotiations for a building located in Downtown Zanesville.

Zanesville Man Arrested in Drug Bust

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Zanesville and Muskingum County joint drug task force arrested 35-year-old Mark Vose of Zanesville, after a four month long investigation. Vose is facing multiple charges including 3 counts of trafficking in drugs and two counts of possession of drugs.

Man Shot by Police Had Made Fake Gun Look Real

NEWARK, OHIO (AP) – Authorities say a man shot by police had altered a bb gun to make it look like a firearm and purposely tried to provoke officers in central Ohio. Newark Police say officers shot the 26-year-old man Wednesday night after he raised his hand while holding what appeared to be a firearm.