Marion News
MARION, OH — In a move that sends shockwaves through Marion’s City Hall, City Auditor Miranda Meginness has officially tendered her resignation, effective immediately. In a searing resignation letter dated January 21, 2026, Meginness cited a “broken beyond belief” office environment, a lack of support from fellow elected officials, and
Heart of a mother. Backbone of a leader. I’m a mom before anything else. Like a lot of families in District 86, I worry about rising costs, government overreach, and whether hard work still matters. I didn’t come from money or connections. Everything I have was built the hard way,
Jason Schaber Announces Candidacy for Marion County Commissioner MARION, Ohio – Jason Schaber, a lifelong Marion County resident with 14 years of Marion City Council service, today announced his candidacy for Marion County Commissioner in the 2026 Republican primary. He is actively collecting signatures for the seat being vacated by
With current Marion County Commissioner Mark Davis’s term expiring at the end of this year, and his announcement that he will not be running for re-election, there’s been a lot of talk and rumor around who will be running for his commissioner seat. The deadline for candidates to file to
Ohio Regional
Galion, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency entered a formal Director’s Final Findings and Orders (DFFOs) against the City of Galion in early November 2025 after the city missed a required compliance milestone tied to its NPDES permit. The DFFOs make clear that the city’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)
For over a decade, the City of Galion has framed its utility struggles as the standard “growing pains” of aging infrastructure. However, newly available forensic data from January 2026, along with other extenssive amounts of data we have reported on, and some we have not yet reported, reveals a pattern
Heart of a mother. Backbone of a leader. I’m a mom before anything else. Like a lot of families in District 86, I worry about rising costs, government overreach, and whether hard work still matters. I didn’t come from money or connections. Everything I have was built the hard way,
We’ve got some swampy shenanigans orchestrated by some sour socialists going on in the race for the State Rep of the 86th District, folks–and the Swamp Fox ain’t having it! Wezlynn Davis, a conservative candidate in this year’s Republican primary, previously challenged incumbent Tracy Richardson, who currently holds the seat
National & International
On this solemn Memorial Day, as the echoes of Taps drift across hallowed grounds and flags ripple at half-staff, we at Marion Watch join our community, and indeed our nation, in a profound act of remembrance. It is a day set apart, a day to pause from the rush of
Ever heard of “fusion centers”? These roughly 80 state-run hubs, created post-9/11, are meant to help law enforcement share intelligence. But significant concerns exist regarding their operational secrecy, lack of independent oversight, and “mission creep” into collecting data on everyday activities, not just terrorism.
This becomes more concerning with technology
The appointment of Ed Martin as U.S. Pardon Attorney under President Trump has ignited a firestorm around presidential clemency. Martin’s immediate declaration to review all pardons issued by former President Biden for “lawful authorization” signals a radical departure from the office’s traditional role. This unprecedented move, spearheaded by Martin as
The state of Ohio serves as a relevant example of the types of systemic issues within CPS that can contribute to child instability and, potentially, disappearance from care. Ohio’s child welfare system is administered by county-level Public Children Services Agencies (PCSAs). These agencies are responsible for investigating reports of abuse