The council sent a letter to the Commission to Combat Drug Abuse asking for their opposition to legalization of marijuana in any form.

This year, the movement has a new focus, highlighting marijuana's potential to curb the opioid epidemic.

They say Hoosiers can contribute to booming marijuana business in other states, and that new Indiana vaping and THC oil laws could be gateway regulations.

The Noble County Prosecutor calls the drug ring "surprisingly large and well-organized."

Now that marijuana use is allowed in 28 states, it has opened up renewed questions about the drug as a pain reliever for people - including players in the National Football League.

The plants were found growing in a small cluster on the grounds of Greenbriar Elementary School.