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Top stories for Monday, May 11, 2015.

Mothers Day Dinner

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OHIO (WHIZ) – The Washington Township Fire Department hosted it’s 47th Annual Mothers Day Dinner Sunday. According to Fire Chief Gene Hanning all of the money raised goes towards the operation of the department and the purchasing of equipment.

First Baptist Church’s New Location

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – During a special service Sunday, the First Baptist Church moved from it’s church grounds on South 6th Street to it’s new location at 80 E. Main street in South Zanesville. The church is celebrating its 194th anniversary next month.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

ZANESVILLE, OHIO (WHIZ) – Mayor Jeff Tilton has declared May Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts you can contact Muskingum Behavioral Health at 740-454-1266.

Fatal Crash in Licking County

LICKING COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – A man has died after the motor home he was driving ran off the road and crashed into a pole in Licking County. The state highway patrol says 81-year-old Richard H. Rodriguez was taken to a hospital where he died after the crash that occurred around 9:30 Sunday morning in Harrison Township.

Fewer Students Enrolling in Humanities

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – Federal data show fewer students enrolling in humanities majors at Ohio colleges amid the increased popularity of science and business programs. The number of humanities degrees granted by all of colleges in Ohio fell by 15 percent over the past five years.