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10 prison workers have been named as involved in the February beating and death of a Columbus man who’d arrived at a Pickaway County facility just two weeks earlier to start his sentence for a stabbing. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports on the results of a months-long investigation by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction could result in disciplinary action and even criminal charges.
55-year old Michael McDaniel died of a sudden heart attack at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, but his death was ruled a homicide - his face and body had bruises and cuts after what was initially described as an altercation with staff.
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Strawberry Fields, Columbus fifth medical marijuana dispensary, opened Friday in Eastmoor.
The dispensary will serve patients with one of 25 qualifying medical conditions who have received a doctor s recommendation.
Strawberry Fields, awarded a license under CannAscend of Ohio Columbus, is owned by Jimmy Gould, a Cincinnati businessman who led Ohio s failed 2015 marijuana legalization measure.
Mixed reception to the dispensary
Neighborhood reception to the dispensary has been mixed, said Sharon Parsons, of the East Main Street special improvement district. Parsons said she supports any business as long as they re good members. The dispensary site at 2950 E. Main St. used to be home to JA Baker Appraisal and Estate Sales.