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Indian Creek Distillery Continues Long Family Tradition
Joe and Missy Duer, the current holders of the 200-year-old Staley family farm in Bethel Township near New Carlisle, figuratively have one foot secured in the past as they operate...Read MoreOhio Senate OKs Hospitality Relief Bill
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate last month passed three bills providing relief to businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, including a measure providing financial assistance to hospitality businesses.Read MoreOLBA Reps Back Measure To Void COVID Penalties
COLUMBUS — Representatives from the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association last month urged members of the Ohio House of Representatives to approve legislation that would void penalties for businesses found in...Read MoreIndustry Groups Support Postponing Permit Renewals
COLUMBUS — A variety of beverage alcohol groups last month threw their support behind legislation that would exempt liquor permit holders from renewing their permits during 2021.Read MoreSponsor: Bill Allows Ohio To Host National ‘BrewCons’
COLUMBUS — Ohio missing out on a national homebrewers’ convention last year motivated a Hudson lawmaker to introduce legislation to eliminate roadblocks to such events in the future.Read MoreOIU Agents Continue Citing Premises For COVID-19 Violations
COLUMBUS — Despite the lifting last month of restrictions on on-premises alcohol sales, agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit continued to issue citations to liquor permit holders for alleged violations...Read MoreBills Propose $125M In Hospitality Grants
COLUMBUS — Bills were introduced in the Ohio House and Senate this month that would provide financial assistance to hospitality businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Read MoreBrewDog Plans New Albany Location
COLUMBUS — BrewDog recently announced plans to open its newest U.S. location in New Albany. The new location, at 97 W. Granville St., is slated to open in the spring...Read MoreFights Lead To ‘Disorderly Activities’ Citation For Parma Heights Bar
COLUMBUS — Fights and what local police called “egregious violations” of health orders dealing with COVID-19 resulted in a citation for improper conduct-disorderly activity last month for a Parma Heights...Read MoreGreen Beer Has Long History As St. Patrick’s Day Staple
Since the first time the Catholic church lifted Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol to mark the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death with a celebration, the saint’s feast day has...Read More
Capital Headlines
Bill Would Extend Pandemic Bar Hours
COLUMBUS — Legislation was introduced last month in the Ohio House that would extend the operating hours of on-premises permit holders for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.Read MoreHealth Orders Expand Certain Capacities
COLUMBUS — Several state health orders were amended this month to lift capacity limits for certain venues.Read MoreCraft Brewers Conference Pushed Back
BOULDER, Colo. — The Brewers Association announced that the 38th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America will be rescheduled from this month to September and will...Read MoreOhio Liquor Sales Increase In 2020
COLUMBUS — Liquor sales in Ohio were up nearly 10 percent in 2020, fueled by a pandemic-related rise in retail sales to consumers, according to the Ohio Division of Liquor...Read MoreOld Overholt Debuts 2 Ryes In Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio is one of only two states offering a pair of never-before released, limited-edition whiskies from the Old Overholt rye brand.Read More
Legally Speaking
Annual Essay Contest Tackles COVID-19 Policies
The Center for Alcohol Policy released an essay confronting the wave of alcohol deregulations around the country as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The essay, titled “Beverages...Deborah Pryce Leaves Favorable Impression As LCC Chair
At the beginning of the Feb. 12 Liquor Control Commission virtual hearing, Chair Deborah Pryce announced her retirement from the Liquor Commission after 10 years of service. Given Chair Pryce...Targets Of Yost Complaint Agree to Final Order
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has approved the final consent order in the 21st Amendment Enforcement Act filed last July by Ohio Attorney General David...New Process Set Up For Liquor Permit Renewals
We discussed permit renewals in “Legally Speaking” after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 404 back in November. If any permit holder has not yet filed their renewal application, then...HB 674 Changes Some Things, Not Others
Gov. Mike DeWine last month signed House Bill 674, which takes effect on April 12, according to the Ohio General Assembly’s website, www.legislature.ohio.gov/. This article will discuss what the new...
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