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Top stories for Wednesday, March 11, 2015:

Lucas 2 Chest Compression System

FALLS TOWNSHIP, OHIO (WHIZ) – An AFG grant through FEMA has allowed the Falls Township Fire Department to purchase a Lucas 2 Chest Compression System. The Lucas 2 delivers 100 two inch compressions per minute, a difficult task for even the fittest firefighter.

Responsible Ohio Pushing Ballot Issue

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – Responsible Ohio is pushing a ballot issue to legalize marijuana in Ohio. Responsible Ohio estimates that consumption in Ohio would be about 269 tons of pot, equating to an estimate 554 million dollars in tax revenue for the state.

Annual Community Health Fair

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Annual Community Health Fair is returning to the Colony Square mall this weekend. The fair will have informative sessions, interactive demonstrations and basic health screenings.

Natural Gas Leak

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – A natural gas leak Tuesday afternoon at 463 Hedgewood Avenue led to the evacuation of the occupants and nearby residents. There were no injuries. The source of the gas leak remains under investigation

NFL Play 60 Flag Football Program

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Fieldhouse hosted the NFL Play 60 Flag Football Program Tuesday evening. Mic Amicone says the event gives children the opportunity to learn about the technical aspects of the game while learning values including integrity, honesty, humility, courage and perseverance.