On Monday night, Upper Arlington became the second city in Ohio to ban smoking in its parks, joining Delaware in passing ordinances that will prevent people from lighting up in those areas.

The ban also applies to e-cigarettes and vaping devices. A specific date that the ban will go into place was not included in the ordinance, however a provision states it is to go into effect at the earliest date allowable by law.

Upper Arlington is home to just over 35,000 residents and is located directly northwest of Columbus.

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Patrick Lagreid

I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for MLB.com, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.