According to the mayor, Aplin said Buc-ee’s did not object to BeaverMart operating under that name as a single local business in Beavercreek. According to the mayor, Buc-ee’s attempted to resolve the matter without litigation by sending emails and certified letters to BeaverMart, but said the company never received a response. Gore also said Aplin indicated Buc-ee’s would be willing to dismiss the lawsuit if BeaverMart withdrew its federal trademark application. Following his conversation with Aplin, Gore connected him with WHIO’s James Brown, who aired an interview with the Buc-ee’s owner Thursday night. The federal lawsuit remains pending, and the allegations made by both sides have not been decided by the court.