Alva Review-Courier -

In Ohio a pastor opened up the church for people to get in out of the subzero temperatures. Pastor Chris Avell arguably kept over 100 people from freezing to death by letting them stay at the church. He was given 18 citations because he was in violation of a city code on not allowing people to stay or eat in certain types of structures.

This is not an isolated incident, as many places all over the country have similar laws. Where does common sense go with these power-hungry city officials? They should be ashamed of themselves for fining this man of God and for not taking incentive to help thes...