Beyond the Ballot Box: The Unending Political Games of Marion County
Marion County, Ohio, possesses a rich and often dynamic political history, extending from its role as the home of a U.S. President to more recent loca…
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What does Marion CAN DO Do?: Part I – Unpacking Its Influence Amidst Hidden Realities and Public Disconnect
In the course of our investigation, we sought direct input from Marion City Council members and other key stakeholders, aiming to capture a comprehens…
Marion Watch Investigates: How a Community Activist’s Struggle Connects to a Pattern of Alleged Harassment, Child Endangerment, and Systemic Conflicts in Marion County
Marion Watch's investigation spotlights the interconnected experiences of Skylar Haberman and community activist Naomi Craig in Marion County. Haberma…
Walk Away Ray- Expert Level Community Investigative Review of the Wayne E. Sisson III Plea Agreement: Legal Process, Ethical Concerns, and Systemic Implications in Marion County, Ohio
The controversial resolution of serious felony charges against Wayne E. Sisson III has intensified public concerns about justice in Marion County. Fel…
Marion County Justice Under Fire: VanBibber’s New Ethics Storm & Prosecutor’s Endorsement Raise Systemic Alarms
Local attorney Jack Herchel VanBibber is confronting a new wave of serious misconduct allegations, detailed in a "First Amended Complaint" filed on Ma…
The Boy Who Cried Wolf : Marion City Council
A contentious Marion City Hall meeting saw a mayoral proposal to limit public access spark citizen protest and council division. The "Can Do" organiza…
Silent Sabotage: Did Marion Insiders Let Financial Problems Fester?
Marion, Ohio continues to face significant, long-standing fiscal challenges rooted in decades of documented financial mismanagement and increasing, of…
A Quick Look: Marion’s Auditor Office: A Decades-Long Disaster Zone (Full Investigation Coming Soon)
The Marion, Ohio, Auditor's office faces a financial storm, with current Auditor Meginness accused of misappropriating funds and concealing IRS penalt…
Is Council Listening? Citizens Demand Answers on Leaked Audio, Finances in Heated Confrontation
Ultimately, ensuring council adheres to these principles may require sustained public engagement. Marion Watch encourages residents to attend future m…
#walkaway Locked Out & Kept in the Dark: Legal Challenges Loom Over Marion Mayor’s Suggested Exclusion of Whistleblower, Closed Council Meetings
This analysis examines the legality of excluding a Marion, Ohio council member from meetings due to whistleblower actions, and closing meetings to dis…
BEYOND THE BALLOT: MARIONWATCH INVESTIGATES THE SHADOW WAR OF POLITICAL CHARACTER ASSASSINATIONS –
Part I: Robert Landon: Timing, Resources, and Political Motivation in the 2019 Marion City Auditor Election Executive Summary This report examines the circumstances surrounding the…
Battlefield Marion Flashback: Politically Motivated Character Assassination a Long Standing Marion Tradition
Please find below a PDF of an article from 2019. With our newest investigation nearing completion after nearly 5 months, we wanted to make this…
With Lives on the Line: Marion not Immune to Nationwide Pattern of Breaches, Standards, and Oversight: Ethical and Legal Complexities in Addiction Recovery
*A Note from the Senior Editors of Marion Watch: With deep concern for our community, we share the following information, compiled over months of careful…
“Walk Away Ray”: Marion County Prosecutor Faces Public Outcry Over Mishandled Cases
Justice Questioned in Marion County: An Investigation into Prosecutor Ray Grogan’s Case Handling Introduction: Scrutiny on the Marion County Prosecutor’s OfficeSetting the Scene Marion County,…