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Issue 2
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What is Issue 2? What to know before heading to the polls in Ohio
Voters across Ohio will decide Issue 2 on May 6. Some have already started voting early. Here’s everything you need to know about the constitutional amendment before you head to the polls. What is it? Issue 2 is a constitutional amendment that will allow the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds to […]
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Ontario Council votes unanimously to prohibit cannabis dispensaries
Ontario City Council members voted 6-0 to prohibit commercial cannabis sales and cultivation within city limits.
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Ontario City Council invites residents to comment on marijuana moratorium
ONTARIO — Parents, business owners and members of the church community all expressed their wishes for a permanent moratorium prohibiting the commercial sale of cannabis.
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Ontario Council still weighs cannabis sales moratorium
ONTARIO — Lawmakers will discuss whether to extend the current cannabis sales moratorium indefinitely at upcoming meetings on Oct. 2 and 16.
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Ontario extends cannabis sales moratorium through Oct. 31
Council members decided to pass a moratorium extension through Oct. 31 and plan to discuss the issue at caucus meetings on Sept. 18 and Oct. 2 and 16.
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Mansfield mayor plans zoning proposal for recreational cannabis on Aug. 6
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry expects to have a zoning proposal on Aug. 6 for City Council regarding a possible recreational cannabis dispensary in the city. Armed with that information, local lawmakers held off Tuesday on scheduled votes that would eliminate a ban on medical marijuana facilities a previous council enacted seven years ago. […]
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Richland County commissioners OK proclamation warning of cannabis ‘dangers’
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 […]