MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council approved a weed ordinance Tuesday night. But it had nothing to do with a moratorium on potential recreational cannabis dispensaries in the city. On a night council amended city laws regarding the allowable length of noxious weeds growing in Mansfield, it opted to delay until June a vote on legislation […]
Marijuana
The latest coverage on marijuana legislation in Richland County, since the passage of State Issue 2 in November 2023 made recreational cannabis legal in Ohio.
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.
Ontario passes 6-month recreational marijuana moratorium
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council voted to approve a six-month moratorium on recreational cannabis businesses on Wednesday.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Shiloh acquires former Civista Bank building
Civista Bank signed the deed Dec. 7, transferring ownership to the village, said current Shiloh Mayor Charles Reeder on Tuesday.
Richland County voter turnout hit nearly 50 percent of registered voters
MANSFIELD — Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld missed by about five percentage points on his prediction by of voter turnout on Tuesday. “I was a little optimistic,” he said with a laugh on Wednesday morning, agreeing that perhaps local voters were not as fired up as larger, more urban counties that poured […]