The Marion County Alcoholic Beverage Board continued a hearing for 18 permits requested by Walgreens. The move came as no surprise as the law firm representing the drug-store chain had notified local hearing officers they would seek a delay for its out-of-state client.

A Walgreens attorney cited zoning and tax issues as the reasons for continuances for the drugstore chain.
 
To date, Walgreens has withdrawn at least one permit from consideration at 3734 E. 38th Street due to neighborhood opposition. Neighbors there were mostly concerned with crime and told officials there were enough outlets in their area selling liquor.

With the end of the school year approaching, students and parents must take action to prevent underage drinking.
 
According to a survey by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), 90 percent of high school juniors and seniors indicated that their peers are more likely to drink and drive on prom night. And, 79 percent indicated the same problem on graduation night.
 
Open discussion is key to keeping our children and our communities safe.
 
Here is an article written by officials with Porter Starke Services on how to be a responsible parent and talk to your children.