Springfield’s third pot dispensary preps for opening

From the outside, New York-based Ascend Wellness’ new recreational cannabis dispensary could easily be mistaken for its previous use — a restaurant.Inside the 6,228-square-foot building, a former Outback Steakhouse that’s in the final stages of a renovation valued at about $1.2 million, the vibe is more in line with that of a tech store.In a way, that’s the point.”When you go into our Collinsville location, it feels like an experience […]