Articles tagged: Chuck Ream

University of Michigan hosting talk on effects of marijuana use 2 days before Hash Bash

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Posted: Apr 03, 2013

The University of Michigan is holding a one-day conference exploring the effects of daily cannabis smoking on Thursday, two days in advance of Ann Arbor's 42nd annual Hash Bash. Read more »

Manchester wins first regional championship with fourth quarter comeback over Adrian Madison

Posted: Mar 07, 2013

By Rich McGowan, Mlive Media Group HUDSON — As Sarah Thompson made her way to the free throw line, her teammates began to gather at halfcourt. With just 5.6 seconds to play and leading by ... Read more »

Hash Bash message in Ann Arbor: 'We are not safer because of the war on marijuana'

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Posted: Apr 07, 2012

The University of Michigan may be a smoke-free campus as of last July, but that didn't mean much on Saturday as the 41st annual Hash Bash kicked off on the Diag. The aroma of freshly ... Read more »

Ann Arbor Hash Bash 2012: Police warn pot smoking on campus won't be tolerated

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Posted: Apr 06, 2012

Hash Bash takes place Saturday in Ann Arbor and inevitably that means the University of Michigan campus and surrounding areas will be swarming with tokers and smokers. But before anyone decides to light up, U-M ... Read more »

This year's Hash Bash in Ann Arbor to feature one of biggest names in national cannabis movement

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Posted: Mar 23, 2012

Steve DeAngelo, director of the nation's largest medical marijuana dispensary and one of the biggest names in cannabis law reform, will speak at this year's Hash Bash in Ann Arbor. "This is one of the ... Read more »

Medical marijuana supporters mourn the loss of dispensaries in Ann Arbor

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Posted: Sep 07, 2011

A recent police crackdown and a court ruling outlawing sales at dispensaries has put a damper on the medical marijuana industry in Ann Arbor. Earlier this year, city officials estimated as many as 18 dispensaries ... Read more »

Ann Arbor sets medical marijuana regulations - and line for dispensary license starts already

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Posted: Jun 21, 2011

Within minutes of the passage of Ann Arbor's new medical marijuana regulations, cannabis entrepreneur Rhory Gould already was claiming his spot in line. Gould, who hopes to open a dispensary on Packard Road just east ... Read more »

Ann Arbor city attorney says 'dilemma is extreme' when it comes to regulating medical marijuana dispensaries

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Posted: Jun 07, 2011

Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje says cities across Michigan still face a serious dilemma when it comes to regulating medical marijuana dispensaries -- businesses that aren't mentioned in state law but nonetheless have sprouted in notable numbers. Read more »

With poll: Ann Arbor officials decide against making medical marijuana cultivation facilities apply for licenses

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Posted: May 03, 2011

Not wanting to treat operators of marijuana cultivation facilities differently than home growers, Ann Arbor City Council members have decided licensing regulations won't apply to cultivators. Read more »

Marijuana advocates call for firing of Ann Arbor city attorney during protest in front of city hall

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Posted: Apr 20, 2011

More than a dozen medical marijuana advocates marched in front of Ann Arbor's city hall Tuesday night, decrying what they consider an attack on the rights of patients and caregivers. "Let my people grow!" chanted ... Read more »

40 years of Hash Bash: Marijuana festival started in 1972 in Ann Arbor stands test of time

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Posted: Mar 31, 2011

As the Hash Bash turns 40 this year, longtime Ann Arbor leaders say they see a cultural shift under way, with the rise of medical marijuana and a growing acceptance among residents. Read more »

Drug felons will be prohibited from operating marijuana dispensaries, Ann Arbor officials decide

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Posted: Mar 08, 2011

Ann Arbor City Council members amend a proposed medical marijuana licensing ordinance to clarify the rules surrounding felons who want to operate dispensaries in the city — drawing upon state law, which prohibits drug felons from being caregivers. Read more »

Medical marijuana business owner plans to bring revised lawsuit against city of Ann Arbor

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Posted: Mar 02, 2011

Medical marijuana entrepreneur Tony Keene asked a judge today if a hearing on his lawsuit against the city of Ann Arbor could be delayed one week. Keene, representing himself before Judge Melinda Morris in Washtenaw ... Read more »

Ensuring pot sold in Ann Arbor is Michigan-made shouldn't sell out suppliers, dispensary owner says

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Posted: Feb 23, 2011

Ann Arbor's proposed medical marijuana licensing ordinance would require dispensaries and cultivation facilities to not only keep records of all marijuana suppliers, but also make those lists available to the city. Do you agree with the policy as it's proposed? Read more »

With poll: Protesters change tune, applaud Ann Arbor City Council for revisions to medical marijuana ordinance

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Posted: Jan 04, 2011

Dozens of medical marijuana advocates protested downtown before Monday night's Ann Arbor City Council meeting, decrying the city's proposed licensing regulations for the pot industry. Marching up and down the sidewalk along Main Street, they ... Read more »