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City Council changes course, votes to allow pot dispensaries
Joey Debrowsky speaks out against the fliers about the marijuana ordinance change at the Warren City Council’s March 25 meeting.
RESIDENTS ADDRESS CONCERNS, SHOW SUPPORT FOR ‘UNLIMITED’ NUMBER OF DISPENSARIES IN CERTAIN AREAS
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BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
WARREN — The Warren Community Center auditorium was bustling March 25 as many in attendance at the City Council meeting waited to comment on the future of marijuana dispensaries in the city. The Warren City Council passed a reso-
lution to change its marijuana ordinance in a 5-2 vote. Councilmen Dave Dwyer and Henry Newnan voted no on the resolution. Newnan had voted yes on the first reading of the ordinance revision. In an interview after the meeting, he advocated for more strict law enforcement on drivers suspected of being under the influence of marijuana. Newnan See DISPENSARIES on page 8A
HANEY’S CHANGES HANDS
OWNER OF RISING STAR ACADEMY LOOKS TO RETAIN FAMILY RESTAURANT’S APPEAL CENTER LINE — Haney’s Family Restaurant has been around since 1985. While its ownership is changing, its new owner is hoping to preserve the restaurant’s draw. “We want the general public to know that we’re not doing anything with Haney’s,” new owner Mark Prentiss said. “We’re not changing the menu. We’re not changing staff.”
After working in the restaurant industry since he was a teenager, Haney’s owner Russ Haney’s last day was March 24. “It’s an emotional journey like you can’t imagine,” Russ said about retiring. “The selling of the business, the negotiations; it’s been very stressful. I am a believer, and I asked God to get me through this every day, and he has. I’m happy, I’m excited for the future of Haney’s and I’m also excited for my future.” Prentiss, who is the president of Rising Stars Academy,
Haney’s Family Restaurant in Center Line has been in business since 1985. As of March 25, the restaurant is under new ownership. Photo by Nick Powers
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