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From the Whiskey Rebellion to your basement still

Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

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Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM · 1 min read
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From the Whiskey Rebellion to your basement still — Lakewood Community news

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- John Ream can legally make beer at home. He can make wine, too. But if the Newark, Ohio, hobby brewer uses similar skills to produce whiskey for himself and his wife, he could be committing a federal crime.

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