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Top Stories for Wednesday, February 11, 2015:

Coshocton Meth Lab Bust

COSHOCTON COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – According to the Coshocton County Sheriffs Office, on Tuesday evening at approximately 7:45 P.M. deputies executed a search warrant on an operating meth lab in the 900 block of South 6th St. in the City of Coshocton. As a result of the warrant one male and one female suspect were taken into custody and many drug related items were seized, including drugs and methamphetamine manufacturing paraphernalia.

Responsible Ohio Backing Marijuana Measure

LICKING COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – Responsible Ohio is backing the measure which would place pot farms in ten Ohio sites, including one in Licking County. In order to make the ballot, responsible Ohio would need to collect over 305-thousand signatures.

People First Comes to Muskingum County

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – People First has formed a new chapter at the Starlight School in Muskingum County. People First works with other state groups and legislatures to make changes in the lives of disabled persons.

Salvation Army Cookie Sale

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Salvation Army, is selling cookies at its Putnam Avenue location to raise money for its Annual Coats For Kids Drive this afternoon. People who pre-ordered cookies can pick them up at the Salvation Army all morning, and starting at 2:00 P.M. the remaining cookies will go on sale for $4.50 a dozen.

Powerball Jackpot

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is drawing a lot of attention, with a winning prize that has already exceeded $450 million. As more people purchase tickets, the prize continues to rise, and the drawing is expected to be for over $500 million tonight.