BELLVILLE — Bellville Village Council voted 5-0 to terminate village administrator Larry Weirich during a special meeting Sunday night. Weirich, who was hired as village administrator in 2015, was fired “without cause.” However, council members said the decision was made due to a conflict of interest stemming from his romantic relationship with Mayor Teri Brenkus. […]
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Bellville mayor has no plans to step down, despite council’s request for her resignation
BELLVILLE — Mayor Teri Brenkus said she has no intention of stepping down, despite a recent request from council. Bellville Village Council voted 6-0 last week to ask for the mayor’s resignation, citing concerns of “moral misconduct and appearance of impropriety.” Council also voted 6-0 to place village administrator Larry Weirich on paid administrative leave […]
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Bellville conducts public forum on proposed cannabis dispensary
BELLVILLE — More than 150 people attended a public forum regarding a proposed dispensary in Bellville. Planning commission will make a recommendation at a later date.
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Bellville council requests mayor’s resignation, places village administrator on leave
BELLVILLE — Members of Bellville Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to place its village administrator on leave and request the resignation of its mayor. Larry Weirich Larry Weirich was placed on paid administrative leave — effective immediately and until further notice — due to an alleged violation of the village employee handbook. The resolution was […]
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Bellville sets public meeting for input on marijuana dispensary
BELLVILLE — The village of Bellville has scheduled a public meeting for community members to voice their opinions on the operation of a marijuana dispensary within village limits. The meeting will take place March 21 at 5:30 at the Butler Event Center, located at 111 W. Elm Street in Butler. “Thanks goes to Mayor Dingus of […]
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Lexington council votes to prohibit marijuana dispensaries
LEXINGTON — Recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but you won’t find any retailers popping up in Lexington. Lexington’s village council voted Jan. 15 to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the commercial retail sale of marijuana. The ordinance’s official language bans the processing and dispensing of adult use cannabis, as well as cannabis laboratories, cultivation […]
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Bellville couple’s departure leaves vacancy on council, school board
Update: The Clear Fork Valley Local School District Board of Education has changed the date of its next regular meeting. That meeting will now be held Sept. 20 at 6:30 at the high school library media center. Those interested in serving on the Clear Fork Valley Board of Education should contact the district treasurer’s office […]