MANSFIELD — Ohio voters approved recreational cannabis in November when 57 percent voted in favor of State Issue 2. But Lexington resident Ben Mutti said Tuesday he is still trying to educate people about the “dangers” of marijuana, especially when it’s used by young people. Mutti, joined by Rev. El Akuchie, who represents the 3rd […]
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Bellville conducts public forum on proposed cannabis dispensary
BELLVILLE — More than 150 people attended a public forum regarding a proposed dispensary in Bellville. Planning commission will make a recommendation at a later date.
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Bellville sets public meeting for input on marijuana dispensary
BELLVILLE — The village of Bellville has scheduled a public meeting for community members to voice their opinions on the operation of a marijuana dispensary within village limits. The meeting will take place March 21 at 5:30 at the Butler Event Center, located at 111 W. Elm Street in Butler. “Thanks goes to Mayor Dingus of […]
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Madison Township votes to prohibit marijuana businesses
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting the retail sale and cultivation of cannabis within township limits on Monday.
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Housing authority: Marijuana use at home still illegal for tenants with vouchers
MANSFIELD — It’s now legal to use recreational marijuana in Ohio, but if you live in publicly-funded housing, things get a little more complicated. That’s because both recreational and medicinal marijuana use are illegal under federal law. Housing choice vouchers (Section 8) and other types of housing assistance are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing […]
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Shelby City Council votes to prohibit sale of adult-use cannabis
Shelby City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday prohibiting the sale of adult use cannabis within city limits.
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Madison Twp. trustees discuss potential marijuana dispensary
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Brian Hennessey and Jonathan Mayle hope to open a 4,000-square-foot marijuana dispensary in Madison Township.
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Shelby City Council postpones cannabis legislation to Feb. 20
Legislation prohibiting “adult use cannabis operators” within the city of Shelby has been postponed until City Council’s Feb. 20 meeting.
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Shelby City Council seeks to prohibit ‘adult use cannabis operators’
An ordinance prohibiting “adult use cannabis operators” within the city of Shelby will be discussed at Monday’s meeting.
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Lexington council votes to prohibit marijuana dispensaries
LEXINGTON — Recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but you won’t find any retailers popping up in Lexington. Lexington’s village council voted Jan. 15 to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the commercial retail sale of marijuana. The ordinance’s official language bans the processing and dispensing of adult use cannabis, as well as cannabis laboratories, cultivation […]