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What’s different about this year’s effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio?
A proposed constitutional amendment in 2015 would have granted “exclusive rights” for commercial marijuana growth, cultivation and extraction to 10 predetermined parcels of land. It was defeated 64% to 36%.
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Christopher McKinney
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy.
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Casey W. Christa
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Bishopville Church of Christ. Visitation is 4–8 p.m. Friday at the church.
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Ferry service could ease Pawpaw Festival parking woes
If folks with pontoon boats want to make some money, why not start a Festival Ferry Service from the dam to the boat dock at the Festival Grounds?
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Linda Wakefield Keffer
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Friends may call 4–7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Few local government races on November ballot are contested
Several seats had no candidates file; voters will decide 15 local issues.
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Nelsonville City Council adopts code of conduct
Shortly before its passage, one member violated the new formal list of expectations for the city’s elected and appointed officials.
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Greg Smith gets go-ahead for Nelsonville City Council race
The controversial on-and-off again council member is now set to return to the body, as his election will be uncontested.

