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Summit County Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products

Summit County Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products

The Summit County Council just recently voted 8 to 3 to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. “We voted to prohibit retail outlets from selling tobacco products or vaping products to people between the ages of 18 of 21,” explains Summit County Council member Clair Dickinson. The vote now makes it illegal for anyone that is 20 years of age or younger to purchase products such as cigarettes, Juuls and vape pens. “People in high…

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The month of April is dedicated to raising awareness about distracted driving, and ways to stay safe on the road. April is distracted driving awareness month and here in Ohio, many people are doing what they can to raise awareness. “There’s been 52 fatalities caused by distracted driving in Ohio, and over 500 injuries,” explains ODOT representative Brent Kovacs. “There’s been 52 fatalities caused by distracted driving in Ohio, and over 500 injuries.” Brent Kovacs, ODOT Representative It’s not secret…

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