A judge has ruled that a northwestern Ohio pastor violated fire codes by running a shelter for those suffering from homelessness. Bryan Municipal Court Judge Kent North issued the ruling Tuesday ...

A former Columbus pastor accused of raping a juvenile pleaded guilty and was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison.

BRYAN, Ohio — A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people and others ...

Ohio pastor Chris Avell is risking it all to follow his conscience and serve his church's mission. Avell, who heads "Dad's Place," a church in Bryan, Ohio, said his ministry had always planned to have ...

Silas Shelton was charged with four felonies, including rape, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a teenage girl.

A church in Bryan, Ohio is taking legal action against the city after being charged with violating city ordinances when they opened their doors to homeless people who were looking for shelter. Dad's ...

An Ohio pastor who let people shelter overnight in his church is facing a new accusation that he violated the city's fire code. Bryan Fire Chief Douglas Pool filed a complaint in municipal court on ...

A pastor in Bryan, Ohio has agreed to stop housing homeless people in his church until he has the proper permits and certifications. In exchange, the city dropped 18 criminal charges of zoning ...

An Ohio pastor perished trying to save two of his sons from a grisly early-morning blaze. Mark Robinette, 55, and his sons, ages 10 and 17, died in the fire at the family’s home in Orient shortly ...

More than 100 pastors and religious leaders throughout Ohio have signed onto a letter urging state lawmakers to say “no dice” to expanded gambling. Among the group is Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery), who ...