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New ordinance will restrict ages for cannabinoid products

New ordinance will restrict ages for cannabinoid products
At the April 8 city council meeting Mayor Mike Wellner presented Kris Brandner, and Brittany Turner with a plaque with the proclamation declaring April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. Brandner, as president of the Taylor County Autism Support Group, detailed the activities of the organization throughout the year and invited the council members and members of the community to take part in the free Autism Acceptance Walk to be held on Monday, April 15 at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the walk at 5:30 p.m. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
New ordinance will restrict ages for cannabinoid products
At the April 8 city council meeting Mayor Mike Wellner presented Kris Brandner, and Brittany Turner with a plaque with the proclamation declaring April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. Brandner, as president of the Taylor County Autism Support Group, detailed the activities of the organization throughout the year and invited the council members and members of the community to take part in the free Autism Acceptance Walk to be held on Monday, April 15 at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the walk at 5:30 p.m. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

The city of Medford is looking at a new ordinance to keep intoxicating substances of the hands of minors.

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