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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New monument unveiled completes Veterans Memorial Plaza at annual Memorial Day ceremony
A new monument was unveiled and completed the plaza at Centerville's Veterans Memorial at their annual ceremony Monday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The City of Centerville honored veterans at their annual Memorial Day tribute Monday at 9 a.m. They showcased new additions to the Veterans Memorial at Stubbs Park on 255 West Spring Valley Road. Three new enhancements were made to the park, according to a media release. TRENDING STORIES: Fire-breathing or fire-fighting? Bearded dragon saves owner from house fire Former Ohio State football player seriously injured in deadly ATV crash Officers investigating reported stabbing in Dayton neighborhood A new monument honoring the U.S. Space Force was revealed. This monument completes the plaza's representation of all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The main monument and the brick walkaround path saw the additions of the Global War on Terror. And a new entry lectern that 'highlights the features and symbolism of the plaza,' was added, according to the release. Commander of the National Space and Intelligence Center for the U.S. Space Force Col. Marcus Sparks delivered the ceremony's keynote address. Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton also spoke at the event. 'The Veterans Memorial Plaza enhancements reflect Centerville's continued commitment to recognizing service members past and present, and to ensuring future generations understand the cost of freedom,' Centerville Community Resources Coordinator Drew Simon said in the release. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
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Centerville bans recreational cannabis dispensaries, keeps medical options open
Mar. 19—Centerville is prohibiting adult-use recreational cannabis dispensaries, but won't do the same for medical marijuana dispensaries. "City council's goal has always been to make decisions that best serve the health, safety and welfare of Centerville residents," Mayor Brooks Compton told the Dayton Daily News. "After thorough research and discussion surrounding Ohio's highly-regulated medical marijuana law, we believe allowing access to prescribed treatments for patients aligns with our commitment to supporting community well-being while maintaining responsible local control." Centerville City Council voted unanimously to block recreational cannabis dispensaries, but voted 4-3 to not extend the ban to medical marijuana dispensaries. Voting "yes" to ban such businesses were council members Belinda Kenley, Jennifer McLaughlin and John Palcher. Voting not to ban them were Compton and council members Mark Engert, JoAnne Rau and Bill Serr. The move comes after city staff presented regulatory options to council and determined that both measures are "in the best interest of the city for protecting the public health, safety and welfare" of its citizens. Ohio legalized medical marijuana in September 2016 via House Bill 523. However, Centerville's city council placed a hold on medical marijuana businesses in August 2016, extended it in May 2017, and let it expire. Even after the moratorium ended, medical marijuana was not included in the city's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which guides local land use, zoning, and planning. In November 2023, Ohio legalized recreational marijuana through Issue 2. Adults 21 and older can now buy up to 2.5 ounces at licensed dispensaries or grow up to six plants each (12 per household). Local governments can ban cannabis businesses within their borders, but people can still possess, use or grow marijuana. In November 2023, Centerville council imposed nine-month bans on medical and recreational cannabis businesses to explore regulations. The bans were extended in August 2024 and were set to expire on May 9. For adult-use recreational cannabis dispensaries, the council-imposed ban will take effect April 16. Medical marijuana dispensaries will officially become permitted May 9.
