The Cleveland School of Cannabis in Independence is the only state-approved career school for cannabis education east of Colorado. The school has Ohio’s first and only certified ganjier – a licensed expert in the history, science, genetics, cultivation, processing and consumption of cannabis and cannabis products. Ganjier certification, which is similar to a wine sommelier, is an extensive process, requiring online and in-person coursework, and a passing score on three rigorous exams. And now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, the school is launching its My First Plant class. Students, who can attend remotely, will receive a welcome box containing everything they need for home cannabis growing, such as a grow tent, seeds, nutrients package, fans, lights, soil and a journal. I know several people who can’t wait to try home grow. - Laura |
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A grow tent houses cannabis plants at Cleveland Cannabis School in Independence, Ohio. (Hannah Drown, cleveland.com) |
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School of cannabis: The Cleveland School of Cannabis in Independence has been offering cannabis education to students from more than 28 states since 2017, reports Hannah Drown. NCAA suit: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that he and attorneys general in six other states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the NCAA’s limits on college athletes transferring schools multiple times, reports Jeremy Pelzer. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in West Virginia, claims the NCAA’s transfer eligibility restrictions are an illegal restraint on college athletes’ ability to market their labor and control their education. Text evidence: Federal prosecutors used reams of cellphone texts to charge Sam Randazzo this week in a public corruption case that accused the former state regulator of pocketing a $4.3 million bribe from FirstEnergy. The boldness of the messages contained in the 20-page indictment makes the case a difficult one to defend in a courtroom and they underscore how investigations have evolved, reports Adam Ferrise. The FBI has used texts to build cases against drug rings, child predators and those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Today in Ohio: A sweeping, controversial higher-education bill meant to crack down on perceived liberal bias on Ohio’s college campuses is one step closer to becoming law. We’re talking about the changes to diversity, equity and inclusion programs, campus speech policies, American history education and teacher evaluations, and how it could harm already struggling public universities, on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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VP Vance? U.S. Sen. JD Vance’s name is being floated as the kind of political loyalist ex-President Donald Trump would name to a cabinet post or other top job if he manages to return to the White House in 2025. A Thursday story from Axios suggested Vance even could be in the running for vice president, although it mentions several other pro-Trump politicians as possibilities, reports Andrew Tobias. |
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Cannabis screening: On the first day of legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced City Hall will no longer require pre-employment marijuana screening for some city workers. Courtney Astolfi reports the city currently has hundreds of vacant positions it is looking to fill. |
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COVID-19 cases: The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio jumped this week, when regular seven-day updates resumed after the Thanksgiving holiday, reports Julie Washington. The seven-day average was 1,888 a day, or 13,215 for the week, the Ohio Department of Health reported Thursday. AI: IBM and Meta (formerly Facebook) have created a new group called the AI Alliance, and the Cleveland Clinic is one of its many founding members, reports Sean McDonnell. The group consists of more than 50 organizations from several countries and supports open innovation and open science in AI, short for artificial intelligence. Saving You Money: If you’re trying to cut costs by finding cheaper products, the solution to your problem might be opting for concentrates instead of diluted, ready-to-use options. Many products on store shelves start off as tablets, powders, gels or some other concentrated form. Then they’re mixed with water, poured into a plastic container and shipped to a local store. The theory is, the bigger container, the extra weight that needs to be shipped and labor all add to the cost you pay, writes Sean McDonnell in his weekly Saving You Money column. Charge VP: You won’t find Sean Wyatt – a gregarious, upbeat guy whose title is vice president of communications and team services for the Cleveland Charge – in offices. Marc Bona reports Wyatt’s a problem-solver whose day takes him on a marathon through arenas across the NBA G League’s more than 30 teams, from Cleveland’s Wolstein Center to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena and beyond. |
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Wrong-way crash: An Akron man died Wednesday night after a thief crashed a stolen van into an unsuspecting driver’s car in the wrong lane of Interstate 90, reports Molly Walsh. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office identified the victim as Curtis Birchall, 70. DNA evidence: Cuyahoga County prosecutors have identified three rape suspects involved in six previously unsolved attacks by using genealogical and familial DNA testing. Two of the men are now dead. The other -- Kenneth Edmond, 62 -- is indicted on charges of rape, kidnapping and robbery in two attacks of women under downtown bridges in 2000 and 2001, Cory Shaffer reports. Trial ruling: A federal judge on Thursday ruled that a North Royalton man, accused of hacking into thousands of computers, is incompetent to stand trial, Adam Ferrise reports. U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver ruled that Phillip Durachinsky is unable to assist in his own defense because of his autism spectrum disorder. |
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Ask Yadi: Do you say “Bless you” when someone sneezes? Yadi Rodriguez writes that doesn’t take much to look up and say thank you or even give a look of acknowledgment. So why do some folks act as if they didn’t hear you or just completely ignore it? Play House: Cleveland Play House has appointed Michael Barakiva as its new permanent artistic director. Joey Morona reports the New York-based director and writer takes over for Mark Cuddy, who had served in the role on an interim basis for the past year-and-a-half. Christmas Ale: Great Lakes Brewing Company's Christmas Ale is iconic, subject to plenty of storytelling and debate over the years. Peter Chakerian believes looks into the lore about the beloved ale. Things to do: If you’re not in the holiday spirit by the end of this weekend, you’re doing it wrong. Joey Morona lists 21 things to do, including Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas One And All!” tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. |
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Orange zoning amendment would pave way for 55-and-older community Read more J.M. Smucker Co. donates $1M to Akron Children’s Hospital to establish Berry Good Reading Program Read more Lake dredging project to close Brunswick’s North Park for one year Read more New member Brad Lamb joins Westlake Board of Education Read more University Heights City Council, law director and mayor clash over budget Read more Brunswick Schools building project delayed to 2027 Read more North Olmsted City Council bans sale of recreational marijuana Read more Lakewood City Council discussing further allotment of ARPA funds Read more |
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