To the editor, Those wedded to the status quo of marijuana prohibition frequently mischaracterize state-level cannabis regulation as a risk not worth taking (“Romanchuk: The case against recreational marijuana legalization” Oct. 23). However, neither public opinion nor the available data support this position. Voters’ support for legalization has never been higher. Further, none of the 23 […]
Mark Romanchuk
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Romanchuk: The case against recreational marijuana legalization
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following op/ed piece was authored by State Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario). COLUMBUS — The $30 billion-dollar commercial marijuana industry is following Big Tobacco’s model of maximizing profits by getting more and more people addicted to its products. Ohioans now find themselves in the marijuana industry’s crosshairs — with a choice to make. After […]
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MANCI worker selected Ohio’s Correctional Officer of the Year
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Correctional Institution officer Terry Burke earned a statewide honor this week. State Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) honored Burke, recipient of the 2023 Ronald C. Marshall Award from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, as its Correctional Officer of the Year. Burke has served as a correction officer at the Mansfield Correctional Institution for the past […]
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Community members share memories of Mansfield leader Jim Gorman
MANSFIELD — Industrialist, philanthropist and aviator James “Jim” Gorman is leaving a legacy sure to grow after his death.
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Flanegan chosen Richland SWCD Cooperator of the Year
SHELBY — William R. Flanegan Jr. was awarded the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) Cooperator of the Year at the joint annual celebration held with Richland County Farm Bureau Sept. 7 at the Kehoe Center in Shelby. In addition to being recognized by Richland SWCD, State Senator Mark Romanchuk, State Representative Marilyn John, […]
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Fox selected the Richland SWCD Volunteer of the Year
SHELBY – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) announced Leonard N. Fox as the 2023 Richland SWCD Volunteer of the Year at the joint Richland County Farm Bureau and Richland SWCD annual celebration on Sept. 7 at the Kehoe Center. In addition to being recognized by Richland SWCD, State Senator Mark Romanchuk, State Representative […]
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AU awarded $1.7 million from state to support three growing programs
ASHLAND – The State of Ohio has awarded Ashland University approximately $1.7 million for upgrades to three of its programs — the Center for Addictions, Correctional Education, Military & Veteran Services — as part of the biennium budget passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine this month. “Congratulations to […]