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Top stories for Thursday, May 14, 2015:

Newark Police Officers Honored

NEWARK, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Newark Police Department’s bravery and hard work was honored Wednesday afternoon at the Midland Theater. Jarrod Conley was awarded the Medal of Valor, which hasn’t been awarded in over 25 years.

Bella Donna Leather Grand Opening

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – Bella Donna Leather, on Putnam Ave., will be holding it’s grand opening next Friday, starting at 9 A.M. The shop will feature leather apparel and products as well as button-repair and patch-sewing.

Two Events to Benefit the Muskingum County Hunger Network

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Cupcake War starts at 11 A.M. today at the Department of Children’s Services on East Pike and will benefit the Muskingum County Hunger Network. Tomorrow at Riesbecks on Howard Street, for five dollars, people will get to fill a bag of food to be donated.

OSU Band Staff Member Pleads Not Guilty

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – A drum major instructor for Ohio State University’s marching band has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a female student. Stewart Kitchen is suspected of assaulting an Ohio State student at his home last month.

Police Training Panel

LONDON, OHIO (WHIZ) – A police training panel plans to meet today in London, West of Columbus — the commission’s first meeting since recommendations were issued to boost police basic training requirements. The panel was set up in the wake of several fatal police shootings.