Former Zanesville Fire Chief Passes Away

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The Dresden Fire Department made a sad announcement Friday afternoon.

Assistant Chief Dave Lacy has passed away after a battle with cancer. Lacy joined the department in 1968 and dedicated his life to the fire service and serving others.

Lacy also served as the Zanesville Fire Department Chief retiring in 2011 after serving as chief for 31 years.

Chief Lacy also served in law enforcement and was extremely active in the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association and SE Ohio Chiefs Association among many other organizations.

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Nichole Hannahs
Nichole is WHIZ’s News Director/Anchor. She joined the WHIZ family while attending high school at Bishop Rosecrans, before taking a full-time position in 2005. Nichole is no stranger to the area. She grew up in Corning, Ohio and and graduated from Waynesburg College, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications emphasizing in Sports Broadcasting/Sports Information and Journalism.When not at work Nichole enjoys watching St. Louis Blues hockey, enjoying time with family, spending time outdoors and reading.If Nichole wasn't in broadcasting she'd probably have become a teacher.Nichole is married to a fellow sports fan Brandon. They have two sons Cameron and Xavier.