Gregory Ruskey News Today

Lawyers for an Ohio pastor who is facing nearly two dozen charges related to housing the homeless at his church sued city authorities and filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against them Monday.

Pastor Chris Avell, of Dads Place in Bryan, Ohio, was criminally charged with zoning violations. The city said the violations include improper installation of gas utilities and unsafe exits.

The city of Bryan says the church, Dads Place, has created an unsafe environment that violates fire safety and zoning rules.

An Ohio pastor was charged with zoning code violations after providing shelter for homeless people at his church.

The city of Bryan says the church, Dad's Place, has created an unsafe environment that violates fire safety and zoning rules.

An Ohio pastor was arraigned in municipal court on Thursday after being slapped with 18 zoning law violation charges related to keeping his church open around the clock to house the homeless.

Bryan City Council Tuesday authorized the city clerk-treasurer to advertise for bids for a restroom project at the future Lincoln inclusive park.

Bryan officials Monday took a couple of steps toward making an all inclusive playground in the city a reality.

Bryan Police Officers recently received some new equipment, Bryan City Council was informed Tuesday night.

Several Bryan police officers have a new piece of equipment in their toolkit thanks to a state grant procured by their police chief.