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Middle West Wins 4 Medals At ACSA Competition
A Columbus distillery won four medals at the 2025 American Craft Spirits Awards, sponsored by the American Craft Spirits Association. All of Middle West Spirits’ medals came in the whiskey category, with its Cask Strength [Read More]
DISCUS Urges Pause To Trade War Affecting Spirits, Wine Exports
The U.S. spirits industry is urging President Donald Trump to rethink his trade war after the president threatened a 200 percent tariff on European spirits and wine. In a post March 13 on his Truth [Read More]
Permit Holders Urged To Serve Responsibly During March Festivities
COLUMBUS — With St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament slated to take place on back-to-back days, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control is reminding Ohio permit holders [Read More]
ACLU Of Ohio Voices Concerns Over Digital ID Legislation
COLUMBUS — Privacy concerns recently were raised over legislation authorizing the use of digital driver’s licenses and state identification cards, and state lawmakers moved to assure such IDs could not be used for one important [Read More]
Ohioans Tip Above National Average, New Survey Finds
Ohioans tip above the national average according to a new survey of the tipping behaviors in the United States. The average tip nationally is 18.85 percent, with notable differences based on gender, age and place [Read More]
Sponsor: SB 23 Would ‘Modernize’ State’s Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Law
COLUMBUS — Legislation pending in the Ohio Senate will modernize Ohio’s alcoholic beverages franchise law to reflect the reality of the current brewing industry, according to the bill’s sponsor. Senate Bill 23 would redefine “manufacturer” [Read More]
