BELLAIRE — Some local students are seeking permission to put their creativity on display.

Village Clerk Mary Haglioizou read a letter from photography students at Bellaire High School to Village Council earlier this month. The students are requesting use of Union Park sometime in May to display photographs taken for a spring project. The students said they have taken photos of local bodies of water and places such as the Great Stone Viaduct.

“We’re interested in putting these photographs on display and sharing them with the public. We would like to instill this display at Union Park in early to mid-May,” the letter states.

Haglioizou said the students included an image of what the display will look like.

“As part of this project, we also would like to have a reception in the park and we would appreciate extra trash cans to accommodate our guests. This class is special because we are sharing our photographs with the community. Our instructor, Rebecca Kyer, is an Appalachian photographer whose work has been recognized across the world,” the letter continues.

Richardson said she provided a list of questions to the students to obtain additional information on the event.

“I don’t think we have enough information to make a decision,” she said.

Haglioizou said she did receive a response from students answering some of the questions. She said she was informed that the students want to hold the exhibition at some point in early May, remaining there for around two weeks or more. She said the photos will be displayed on large cubes that will be secured along the sidewalk but will not impede any sidewalk traffic.

Richardson said they will need more specifics regarding the dates prior to approval.

Marling added that they will have to ensure it does not coincide with any park rentals as well.

After some further discussion, Haglioizou said she would contact the group and find out specifics. She added that the students told her that the exhibit would be featured in Time Magazine.

“I think it’s a great idea, we just don’t have enough information,” Richardson added.

Council also unanimously approved a resolution urging the federal government and state of Ohio to enact legislation to “further protect the citizens of the village of Bellaire, Ohio from the inherent dangers of a train derailment on the tracks located at or near our village.”