A city-versus-church saga continues to unfold in Fairfield as a popular homeless ministry pushes back against a six-figure fine it has been ordered to pay.

Talks are continuing this week in the city of Fairfield on a project that could breathe new life into the massive 90-acre site of the former Forest Fair mall.

On Tuesday night, the Fairfield City Council voted 5-1 to uphold the decision to keep the church closed until the fines are settled.

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A group of protesters in Fairfield, Ohio, voice concerns over the 2021 tax deal for Koch Foods’ expansion project.