Dad's Place pastor Chris Avell was recently convicted of a misdemeanor fire code violation in operating his church as a 24/7 shelter.
Ohio AG Dave Yost advocates for Dad’s Place Church in Bryan, facing legal challenges for alleged fire code violations.
On Tuesday, a city judge found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. But his battle is not over. His attorneys, who last year filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city of harassing and humiliating the church and its congregants, have vowed to appeal the conviction.
An Ohio pastor has been found guilty of violating the fire code after running a homeless shelter out a church in Bryan, Ohio.
A pastor in Ohio has been criminally charged for violating safety codes while letting people sleep in his church overnight.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a brief in support of a local church and asking a court to reverse its order and remand for further proceedings.
A judge in northwestern Ohio has found a pastor guilty on criminal charges for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people and others stay overnight.
Luke Bryan will be making his return to the Ohio Valley with the Country Song Came On Tour. Bryan will be at The Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday, August 2nd. Joining Bryan on tour will be George Birge,
An incoming Ohio law will create harsher penalties for drunk driving and allow law enforcement to use a new method when testing motorists for alcohol. Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Jan. 8 that he signed House Bill 37,
Former Sen. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) and Cincinnati-area Dr. Bryan Hambley have announced they want to succeed term-limited Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
Joe Logan, who has served as president of OFU for the past 10 years, has been a tireless advocate for farmers across Ohio. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing the interests of family farmers, supporting fair trade policies and promoting sustainable farming practices.
Dad's Place pastor Chris Avell was recently convicted of a misdemeanor fire code violation in operating his church as a 24/7 shelter.