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Top Stories for Thursday, March 19, 2015:

Woman’s Death May Be  Related To Medical Condition

CROOSKVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Crooksville Police Chief says a medical condition may have been to blame for the death of 26-year-old Kayla Barnett. Public information officer Jill DeLgreco says they’re calling it a questionable death due to suspicious bruises found on Barnett’s boday, at this point there’s no clear cut cause.

Z-M Ports Authority Still Looking For Executive Director

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority is still in search of a new executive director as former executive director, Mike Jacoby, resigned last month. According to board member Tom Poorman the board is searching for people with economic development experience, as well as other transferable professional experiences.

Kasich to Meet With Officials About Buckeye Lake Dam

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – Gov. John Kasich is meeting with state and local officials about central Ohio’s Buckeye Lake after a report warned of potential catastrophic failure of its dam. Kasich is expected to give a statement after today’s meeting.

Licking County Crime Stoppers

LICKING COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – Licking County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of 53-year-old Ralph Eugene Wood. Wood is wanted on an arrest warrant for rape in Licking County.

Muskingum County Most Wanted

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – Muskingum County Most Wanted suspect is 37-year-old Elmer Dewitt Harvey Junior. He is wanted on four counts of rape and one count of kidnapping.