Tag: Teri Brenkus

In cannabis debate, Clear Fork School Board and citizens say: ‘Not in our backyard’ (SLIDESHOW)

BUTLER — This week the Village of Butler was center stage over the marijuana debate in Clear Fork Valley. The local school board met at the elementary school to address the issue. And the Bellville Mayor, swallowing her pride, scheduled a public forum at nearby Butler Village Hall to discuss

Faith leaders believe Bellville cannabis will bring problems for local policing (VIDEO)

BELLVILLE — As a compromise with local clergy and law enforcement, Bellville Village Council decided last week to temporarily freeze any marijuana business startups from coming to the Village for six months. Outside the purview of the public, planning for a recreational marijuana dispensary had been in the works at

66 Clergy on proposed Bellville marijuana dispensary: ‘It will steal, kill & destroy’

BELLVILLE — With the passage of State Issue 2, the Marijuana Industry in Ohio is expanding into localities, and in some cases, disguised in camouflage. At the admonition of local faith leaders, Bellville Village Council voted 5-1 Tuesday night for a moratorium prohibiting marijuana businesses from coming into the village.

Bellville fire station becomes ‘ground zero’ for National Day of Prayer (VIDEO)

BELLVILLE — Fifty strong were in attendance to observe the National Day of Prayer in Bellville on Thursday evening. The assembly took place at the Bellville fire station due to rain in the area. “We would like to thank Mayor Teri Brenkus for allowing us to utilize the facilities at