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Ohio reminds public to tailgate responsibly during football, smoking non-medical weed in public is a misdemeanor
Following the recent launch of non-medical cannabis sales in the state earlier this month, Ohioans also are reminded that, according to the initiated statute passed by Ohio voters last November, the use of non-medical cannabis in a public area is considered a minor misdemeanor. Similar to alcohol, use of non-medical cannabis by individuals under the age of 21 is prohibited, and individuals who provide cannabis to minors can potentially face fines as well as possible jail time. In addition, Ohio’s law prohibiting smoking or vaping in public indoor spaces applies to marijuana as well. Like alcohol, it is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.
Out-of-state patients flock to Ohio as 24-hour wait, other abortion restrictions end
Ohio’s 24-hour waiting period for an abortion is gone, at least for now, and patients in Cincinnati are feeling the impact more than most. That’s because half the patients here travel from another state to get an abortion. Cincinnati’s only abortion provider, the Planned Parenthood Surgical Center in Mount Auburn, has become the best...
High school sports come at a price in some Northeast Ohio districts
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Pay to Play, or Pay to Participate, varies from district to district, from hundreds of dollars a sport to nothing at all. Mentor High School Athletic Director Jeff Cassella said it’s “$200 for the first sport and it’s $50 for each sport after that at the high school level” for his district.
Ohio fines recreational marijuana businesses over promotions – including an ice cream truck: The Wake Up for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. You can’t try to sell marijuana with an ice cream truck. Under Ohio law, all marketing and advertising materials for recreational marijuana must be pre-approved by the state Division of Cannabis Control.
Deadline to apply for Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis program is Sept. 30
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron and Richland Counties Inc. are continuing to offer to help families stay cool during the hot summer months. Income-eligible Ohioans have until Sept. 30 to apply for assistance to help pay their electric bills, purchase an air conditioner or fan or make repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. ...
Sick of that political banner? Here's how a few Ohio cities regulate campaign signs
Sick of the candidate names your neighbor has plastered across their lawn? Are you wondering if that one political banner is bigger than allowed? Or is it too early for someone to display campaign signs in your neighborhood? ...
Report: Ohio wage hikes can’t keep up with inflation
(The Center Square) – A new report shows a massive dump of federal taxpayer dollars into Ohio following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 recession led to the largest wage increase in more than 40 years, but it wasn’t enough for workers to keep up with the “effective” rate of inflation. Policy Matters Ohio’s State of Working Ohio report, scheduled to be released Tuesday afternoon, showed the federal COVID-19 recovery plan put Ohioans back to work at a level with prerecession numbers and gave jobseekers...
Mentor vs. St. Ignatius Week 2 football preview
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mentor finished strong in its home football opener against Massillon Jackson. Twice last year against St. Ignatius, that wasn’t the case. The Wildcats left Jerome T. Osborne Stadium both in Week 2 of the regular season and their first-round playoff rematch with a last-second field goal going awry for the Cardinals. They marked just two of St. Ignatius’ three wins last season and just two of Mentor’s four losses, all by three points or fewer.
High school volleyball: St. Ursula looks to ride momentum from 2023
The high school volleyball season is well under way and, as most area teams are beginning league play this week, it's time to take a look ahead to see which squads are expected to have the best chance at contending for titles. Last season, longtime area big-school power St. Ursula reached the Division I state final four for the 13th time and for the first time in eight seasons under coach Jason Reilly. The Arrows, competing for the first time in the Michigan-based Catholic High School League's Central Division, parlayed a challenging schedule into a strong Ohio tournament run. St. Ursula, 19-9 overall and 4-2 in the CHSL Central, lost twice to Bloomfield Hills Marian, once in league play (3-2) and later in the Bishop Cup playoffs (3-1).
Local K-9′s role shifts amid new marijuana law
PERRYSBURG Twp., Ohio (WTVG) - Policing marijuana in Ohio has changed since a new state law legalizing recreational marijuana took effect. So what happens to the K9 officers trained to sniff out the drug?. Some departments have had to retire the K9s. But 13 Action News found one local department...
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