LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you plan on having fun this New Year's, make sure you do so safely.
From
To
Thousands of people die each year nationwide from someone driving impaired and getting into a crash.
Lima Senior’s DECA student helped people wake up Saturday morning with a great cup of coffee. The students offered free samples for three custom blends of coffee that they are selling for their 4th annual fundraiser with Vibe Coffeehouse and Café.
September 6, 2024, Press Release from the Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In recognition of National Recovery Month, RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control are encouraging Ohioans who may be struggling with addiction to alcohol and controlled substances to take advantage of available resources for treatment. Started in 1989, National Recovery Month celebrates the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 6,750 Ohioans, on average, die each year from excessive drinking. In Ohio alone, approximately 20% of adults report they binge drink, which compares to 17% in nationwide.
August 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The beginning of football season also means the beginning of tailgating season in parking lots across Ohio. Before gameday arrives, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control remind Ohioans to make safe, responsible and legal decisions regarding the use of alcohol and cannabis leading up to kickoff. Tailgaters should always adhere to Ohio’s underage and open container laws. Ohioans cannot legally consume alcohol in public places that are outside of a liquor permit holder’s premises or the boundaries of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) during its active hours.
August 9, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Cannabis Control: COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the start of non-medical cannabis sales in Ohio on Aug. 6, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control urges all Ohioans over the age of 21 to be responsible and safe if they make the individual choice to use cannabis products. Given the introduction of non-medical cannabis into the marketplace and the unknown effect these products can have on Ohio adults, the Division encourages consumers to proceed with care and caution to ensure they do not put themselves, as well as others, at risk while consuming.
August 5, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Cannabis Control: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) will issue its first set of dual-use Certificates of Operation (COO) to 98 eligible dispensaries across the state tomorrow, Aug. 6. This comes more than a month in advance of the Sept. 7 deadline as outlined in the initiated statute passed by Ohio voters in November 2023.
Medical marijuana dispensaries around the state are expected to get approval on Tuesday to begin selling both medical marijuana and to people over 21 for recreational use.
July 23, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – With summer in full swing, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control (DOLC) encourages Ohioans to brush up on the guidelines regarding their local Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, since rules can vary between DORAs throughout the state. Following their legalization in 2015, more than 150 DORAs are now scattered throughout the state, with many of Ohio's communities embracing the concept of offering residents and visitors a designated zone that is exempted from portions of Ohio's open container laws. While in these areas, patrons can enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased from participating liquor permit holders while enjoying the outdoors and supporting local businesses.
July 18, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued a consumer alert regarding cannabis products containing Delta-8 THC that feature packaging appealing to children. This comes on the heels of cease-and-desist letters issued July 16 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to five companies for utilizing packaging that imitates food items popular with young people. The letter orders the companies to immediately stop marketing these products to children.