Top 5 Stories to Start Your Day

Top stories for Monday, May 4, 2015:

Phone Scam Alert

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz says some area people are getting phone calls saying they have failed to show up for Grand Jury duty and they must pay money to get out of trouble. Sheriff Lutz says his department never solicits money over the phone and the call is a scam.

Man Charged with 7th OVI

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has charged 40-year-old Scott D. Mautz of Zanesville with his 7th OVI. Pending further charges, the case is being presented to the Muskingum County Prosecutor.

Community Baby Shower

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Early Childhood Education program at Mid East Career and technology Center held it’s 5th Annual Community Baby Shower. The event was held on Sunday.

Ben Carson Will Seek Republican Nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) – Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon turned conservative political star, has confirmed that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

Crime Victims’ Rights Conference

COLUMBUS, OHIO (WHIZ) – An annual Ohio Crime Victims’ Rights conference is focusing on issues faced by a variety of individuals, from people with disabilities to the homeless. More than a thousand people who provide services to crime victims are expected at the "Advancing Advocacy to Service All Victims" conference Monday in Columbus.