Activist group warns Steubenville over religious symbols

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An activist group is warning the city to back off in the fight over whether religious symbols should be removed from its official logo.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation on Thursday cautioned the city of Steubenville not to risk taxpayers’ money by opposing the effort by the group and a city resident to get the symbols taken out of the logo. The Madison, Wis.-based group has threatened to sue if it doesn’t happen.

Earlier this week, city officials put the brakes on an earlier plan to remove the symbols after a groundswell of support and offers from lawyers who want to help oppose the move.

The city’s logo features the cross and silhouette of the Christ the King Chapel on the Franciscan University of Steubenville campus.