Marshall City Council imposes six month moratorium on medical marijuana ordinance
At the July 19 meeting the Marshall City Council voted to pause adopting a medical marijuana ordinance for six months to study Michigan's Medical Marijuana Act. Councilman Jim Dyer stressed the moratorium is for study, not prohibition, with a public work session set for August 16 at 6 p.m. on the topic. Includes note to see page 12 for full story. Also mentions Isaac Loughrige memorial football camp with about 200 youths and photos in sports section.
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Vandals Damage Franke Center of the Arts Building
vandals cause thousands in damage to the Franke Center of the Arts as water poured in from a compromised roof damaging much of the 90 year old building executive director Kathie Boyer urges adults and parents to supervise youths after incidents over the past two years see story on page 36
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Movie Night at the Cronin Debuts Casablanca Downtown
After weeks of planning Movie Night at the Cronin opens on Saturday July 31 with Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The screening on the east side of the Cronin Building Jefferson Street near Michigan Avenue starts around 9 30 p m with entertainment at 9 p m.
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Marshall friends start Skate Park Committee
Six Marshall friends formed a skate park committee to improve Ketchum Park. Aaron Morse said the goal is a proud skate area away from cars, providing a home base for youths. The group aims to raise 20000 dollars to complete upgrades by fall. See story on page 53.
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Marshall Becomes City Of Hospitality Through Film
Brooks Field Airport boosts Marshall with 3,500 yearly operations and helps the city live up to its motto. Seventy years ago a man proposed filming a movie with locals as stars, prompting a community push that reshaped local pride. See story on page 32.
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