0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The United States military launched a surprise nighttime operation in Venezuela early Saturday, January 3, 2026, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, which included heavy airstrikes across the capital city of Caracas, marks the most
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email On a recent episode of The Watchmen’s ’Report, With Marion Watch, hosts Cody Higley and Jason Foreman were joined by a special guest to address a topic on everyone’s mind: the quality of the water flowing into Marion homes. Lizzy
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Victory’s Shadow: The Toxic Legacy of the Scioto Ordnance Plant Establishment and Displacement In 1942, the urgency of World War II arrived in Marion County, Ohio, not with a battle, but with an eviction notice. The U.S. Army seized more
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Weighing 80 tons and measuring 140′ in length and 7′ in diameter, the Baker Wood Preserving Company installed two of these mammoth tubes at its factory located at the northwest corner of Kenton Avenue (aka State Route 309) and Holland
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The city of Marion will be receiving a sizeable forgivable loan to upgrade its Water Pollution Control Center and leachate system. At the council meeting held on the 22nd of December, it was announced that the city of Columbus had
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email As Ohio cements its reputation as the “Silicon Heartland,” hosting over 200 data centers and counting, state regulators are proposing a controversial new rule to keep pace with the industry’s explosive growth. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) is
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email If you thought the water issues were over, check your taps. Following a weekend of foul “organic” odors and a sudden switch from river to well water, Aqua Ohio has initiated an emergency system-wide flush of Marion’s water mains. While
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email On December 15, 2025, the President issued an executive order designating illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). This historic action reclassifies the drug from a narcotic to a national security threat, authorizing the use
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Residents of Marion woke up this weekend to a familiar but unsettling phenomenon: tap water that smelled wrong. While officially dismissed as a harmless “organic odor,” the event triggered a significant operational scramble at the Aqua Ohio treatment plant, forcing
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email According to the auditor of state, the general fund is the operating fund of the city of Marion and is used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The general fund
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email In a defining broadcast of The Watchmen’s Report, the City of Marion’s spiraling financial crisis was not just reported—it was dissected by experts who confirmed what “onlooker investigations” have suspected for years. Hosts Cody Higgley andJason Foreman, a seasoned Systems
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Hosts: Cody Higgley, Jason Foreman, Robert Landon Special Guest: Councilman Ron Prater (6th Ward) The Watchmen’s Report broadcast on December 9, 2025, provided a detailed breakdown of the Marion City Council meeting held the previous evening. The panel—hosts Cody Higgley,
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email ANALYSIS: The City Admits “New World” is Broken—But New Software Alone Won’t Fix the $9 Million Mystery Without a Close Look! On December 8, 2025, Mayor Bill Collins confirmed the City of Marion is facing an estimated $9 million deficit
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email On December 3, 2025, senior staff, Auditor Miranda Meginness, Deputy Auditor Marden Watts, and City Council Finance Chair Twila Laing (R-4th Ward) met with Cindy and Amy from the Auditor of State’s office. The following is a summary of that
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Pam Larkin, the Republican Councilwoman-elect for Marion’s 2nd Ward, sat down for an extensive interview recently on The Watchmen’s Report to outline her governing philosophy, dissect the city’s deepening financial and cultural challenges, and call for a shift from partisan
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email A Marion Watch “External Observer Forensic IT Investigation” The Anatomy of a Predicted Collapse (2009–2025) To the public, Marion’s financial chaos from 2009 to 2021 looked like human error blamed on “complex software.” To IT professionals, however, these were red
1 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Mayor Bill Collins (R) gave the following response on that issue during the regular meeting of Marion City Council that occurred on the 24th of November 2025. Here’s what he said: Councilman Thad Smith (R-5th Ward): “Can we squash some
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email In May 2025, it was announced by the Marion City Auditor’s office that there was over $1,000,000 in delinquent income taxes owed to the city of Marion. That’s a sizeable amount of money, which was legally and lawfully owed to
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Established in 1959 as a temporary tax to generate supplementary revenue at a rate of 0.60%, the city of Marion’s municipal income tax–which now stands at a rate of 2.00%– has grown to become both a permanent feature of the
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email For years, Marion Watch Investigates has delivered one core truth about our city’s financial records: The books are not dependable. We stated clearly and repeatedly that the city’s digital ledger was functionally unauditable because the essential digital safety features—like proper
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The Marion County OH Sheriff’s Office (SO) and Marion OH Police Department (PD) have granted an unprecedented level of access to their local surveillance data, specifically from the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, to a massive network
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email You’ve likely heard it said that “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” but it could also be said, when it comes to Marion Area Transit, there’s no such thing as a free ride. Everything comes at a cost.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Mayor Bill Collins issued a stark communication to city leadership yesterday, outlining what he described as an incredibly “trying week” for the City of Marion. The email details two major developing stories: an immediate payroll disruption and a massive projected
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Multiple members of the Collins administration confirmed a significant payroll disruption affecting city employees today, Friday, November 21, 2025, which came to light after Marion Watch reached out to the administration regarding rumors of employees not being paid. The core
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email For more than a decade, Marion’s financial system operated with a silent flaw—a General Ledger (GL) override buried inside its accounting software. Installed in July 2009, this override allowed city employees to bypass legal spending limits, triggering a cascade of
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email For 21 years, the City of Marion had an Information Systems Committee on its books, a committee with the power to oversee every piece of the city’s technology. Yet, as a Marion Watch investigation reveals, according to official Marion City
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Former Marion City Auditor Robert Landon has issued a press release claiming that recent audit findings and reviews by outside firms have “definitively verified” the systemic financial and software issues he reported during his tenure. As requested, Marion Watch Investigates
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Marion Watch Investigates has completed its preliminary review of the City of Marion’s Single Audit for the fiscal year 2021, a report that was filed over three years late. The findings, issued by the Ohio Auditor of State, paint a
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email For 21 years, the City of Marion had an Information Systems Committee on its books, a committee with the power to oversee every piece of the city’s technology. Yet, as a Marion Watch investigation reveals, this committee was a ghost.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email In our previous article, “Marion Watch Predicts: Old, Unsafe Computer Habits Likely Still Harming City Finances,” we laid out our theory: decades of financial mismanagement signal a broken “control culture” in Marion, one in which we predict that Identity and
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Our previous investigations have already exposed a troubling pattern of failure within Marion’s city government. Through “The Watchmen’s Report,” and “Silent Sabotage” series, we have highlighted a legacy of financial mismanagement, revealed a critical and systemic breakdown in information technology
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Marion Watch believes the City of Marion still has serious, basic computer security problems. We predict that city employees are still sharing passwords and that many have computer and or New World permissions they shouldn’t have. New World is Marion’s
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Marion Mayor Bill Collins has formally requested assistance from the Ohio Auditor of State to conduct a full forensic IT audit of the city’s computer systems. The mayor’s request is based on extensive research compiled and submitted by us, Marionwatch.com
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email For most of its 200-year history, Marion was controlled by a fairly equal distribution of both Republican and Democratic mayors, council members, auditors, treasurers, and law directors. One party would take over for a while, and then the other would
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Marion Sixth Ward Councilman Ronald Prater, the incumbent Republican candidate up for re-election against Democrat Anthony Azaria, recently appeared on “The Watchmen’s Report” with hosts Jason Foreman and Cody Higley to discuss his campaign and the city’s crippling financial crisis.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Mayor of the City of Marion Welcome “Bill” Collins made the following address to Marion City Council at its regular meeting held on October 27th in order to announce the city’s request to the Auditor of the State of Ohio
1 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The Fertile Ground For 40 years, a dangerous culture has taken root in Marion’s city government. It is a culture of convenience and concealment over security, where globally accepted IT and financial practices are not just ignored, but actively disregarded.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email A Note from the Marion Watch Investigates Team This past week was an emotional one for our community, and especially for our team. We spent the week in “side chats,” outside of our usual group chats, sharing stories and discussing
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The $80,000 Catch-22: Marion Needs to Fix Finances, But Can It Afford the Fix? At a contentious “Candidates Night” hosted by the League of Women Voters, a single, $80,000 question divided the room. For opponents like council candidate Anthony Azaria,
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Beginning Sunday night and into Monday morning Marion Watch Investigates teams were reaching out to officials for comment on rumors of fraud in the City’s Fahey account. All city council advised that they were told not to comment on this
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The Marion City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously (3-0) on Monday to advance a “cleanup” ordinance openly accusing the Auditor’s office of “misfeasance, malfeasance, and or nonfeasance” for paying a $58,000 bill without council approval. The strongly-worded legislation now moves
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Anthony Azaria, the Democratic candidate for Marion’s Sixth Ward Council seat, appeared on a recent episode of the Watchman’s Report to discuss his candidacy, delivering a message deeply rooted in his personal experiences with addiction, recovery, and the daily struggles
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Get ready to celebrate two of our most dedicated educators, Mike McCreary and Ed Henning, as Marion City Schools dedicates two major facilities in their names next Friday, October 24, 2025. This isn’t just about buildings; it’s about honoring the
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email After supporting it financially for nearly 33 years, the city of Marion has announced that it is cutting ties–at least financially–with Marion CAN DO!, its public-private economic development partner. Hailed as the solution to Marion’s economic development problems when it
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email In 1215, a group of English barons stood on the fields of Runnymede and demanded that King John sign a document that would change the course of civilization. That document, the Magna Carta, the “Great Charter”, became one of the
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Republican conservative candidate Wezlynn Davis, running for State Representative in Ohio’s 86th District, recently appeared on The Watchmen’s Report and showed the spirit of a true activist. This is a spirit we at Marion Watch Investigates deeply recognize, as we
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Within a year of the disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Catherine Conley in 1979, Marion was shocked by the disappearance and probable murder of 15-year-old Lori Ann Robinson. As with the murder of Conley, the late-Dana Slane, who was recently
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Marion At-Large Councilman Ralph Smith delivered a forceful assessment of the city’s financial crisis during his October 8, 2025, appearance on the Watchmen’s Report, arguing that a breakdown in IT security and political will has created a multi-year budget mess.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email On the 1st of June 1979, 17-year-old Catherine Louise Conley went missing. Around 8:45 pm that evening, the resident of 217 Windsor Street departed her family home and walked to the Kroger grocery store formerly located on S Main Street
2 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email In a marathon session of committee meetings that stretched late into the evening, Marion’s city leaders grappled with ambitious plans for the future while simultaneously confronting deep-seated frustrations over present-day administrative failures. The Monday night meeting was characterized by some
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 1 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email A Note from Marion Watch Investigates: Our team at Marion Watch was originally investigating a different matter concerning Marion’s City Council and other agencies in the late 1970s when we stumbled across a series of extremely concerning circumstances recorded in
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Marion City Councilwoman and FInance Committee Chairwoman Twila Laing’s appearance on The Watchman’s Report exposed a long-standing financial crisis rooted in the deliberate or negligent disabling of core software security controls. A fervent supporter of the Marion City Charter initiative,
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Brian Lovell, a candidate seeking a seat on the Marion City Charter Commission, has delivered a powerful indictment of the city’s current statutory governance, labeling its financial system the primary impediment to progress, echoing the views of nearly all elected
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The financial crisis documented in local Marion financial and information technology records fits the profile of systemic fraud mechanisms targeted and uncovered by Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal investigative agencies. The crisis is not merely local incompetence; it is
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email In Part I, I explained the basics of why Marion should adopt a city charter. We looked at how a charter is essentially our own local constitution, a document written by us, approved by us, and amendable only by us.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The financial crisis gripping Marion, Ohio, is not a recent event. It is a four-decade or longer story of systemic failure, where broken rules and compromised computer systems allowed insiders to commit and conceal fraud—a pattern we call “Silent Sabotage.”
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Official Response on Marion’s Financial and IT Problems We’ve received an important email from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) about the serious financial and computer system problems in the City of Marion. Our initial complaint to
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Aaron Rollins‘ journey in Marion, Ohio, is a compelling narrative of a political outsider who fought his way onto the city council. His mission: to dismantle a civic structure he viewed as inherently dysfunctional and to navigate an environment plagued
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Most people have heard the term “city charter,” but not everyone knows what it actually means. A city charter is like the constitution of a city. It lays out how local government works, who holds authority, and how decisions are
Most people only see the headlines. They don’t see heartbreak behind them.
Is Marion County legal system fundamentally broken?
In Marion, there are echoes. They are whispers and rumors of events so terrible that the public often finds it easier to criticize the victim than to believe the brave voices telling the truth.
Teen recants rape claims as judge questions prosecutor’s case, while community rallies for Ratliff.
From Marion, Ohio, this report examines the overdose crisis, a public health catastrophe that has engulfed a nation.
The indictment of Councilman Ratliff and his wife has fractured public perception, creating two powerful and opposing narratives.
A Marion councilman and his wife face felony charges in a controversial case involving recanted testimony and questionable prosecutorial conduct.
Robert Landon III breaks his silence on Auditor issues, personal struggles, transparency, ethics, accountability.
Council Rejects Can Do, Mayor Proposes New City-Led Economic Development Role Charter Commission Announced
Marion City Council Grapples with Financial Chaos, Software Woes, IT Audit, and a Push for Accountability in Spirited August 4th Meeting
Marion’s charter journey demands financial overhaul and forensic IT audit to secure transparent governance, addressing persistent vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
Marion Council to vote on charter city, addressing financial woes and community concerns.
Marion Council Tackles Charter Vote, Financial Scrutiny, and Alleged IT Misconduct
Marion’s Auditor faces IT failures, data falsification, and legal woes, eroding public trust and costing taxpayers.
This sequence of events, particularly the indictment following a recantation from a vulnerable individual, raises profound ethical and legal concerns.
Voices Rise in Marion: Citizens Challenge Leadership on Transit, Transparency, and Governance.
On Monday, a tumultuous Night at Marion City Council: Voices Heard Amidst Deep-Seated Concerns.
Public outcry, officials’ doubts: “No transparency! Funds don’t add up!” Trust is shattered.
Alleged breaches in legal procedures and policy, given the Charter City ordinance’s significantly amended nature.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the rapid dissemination of information, particularly through social media platforms, often blurs the lines between fact and fiction. Unverified claims, amplified by shares and comments, can quickly ignite widespread public panic and foster unreasonable assumptions about community safety and the efficacy of local law enforcement.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Defining Marion’s Governance Future Marion, Ohio, stands at a pivotal juncture, contemplating a shift from its long-standing status as a statutory city to adopting a home rule charter. This potential transition represents more than a mere administrative change; it is
The American Revolution, as John Adams later reflected, was not the war itself but a transformation “in the minds of the people” that occurred long before the first shots were fired. This profound philosophical shift, rooted in Enlightenment ideals of natural rights, culminated in the summer of 1776. The Second
A political firestorm is brewing in Marion County as newly elected Commissioner Dr. Mark Davis considers abandoning his post for a new, appointed role as head of economic development—a position some critics allege he helped create for himself. Davis, a respected physician with no background in economic development, has stated
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 local controversies. The county is notably the birthplace and political base of Warren G. Harding, the 29th U.S. President, whose famous “front porch” campaign originated
It is with great sadness that the Marion Watch Teams have learned of the passing of hometown hero Kenny Spafford.
Kenny Spafford is a highly recognizable and cherished figure in Marion, Ohio, known for his extensive and dedicated community involvement. Honored as a “Hometown Hero,” his contributions span decades, encompassing
In the course of our investigation, we sought direct input from Marion City Council members and other key stakeholders, aiming to capture a comprehensive spectrum of perspectives on Marion CAN DO!’s operations and funding. The insights provided by City Councilors Thaddaeus Smith and Aaron Rollins offer crucial context to the
In June 2025, the United States witnessed two distinct forms of activities. The “No Kings” protests, a coordinated, nationwide event, saw millions demonstrate against perceived authoritarianism. In Marion, Ohio, a local group exemplified the movement’s grassroots nature, focusing on strengthening democracy in response to civic apathy, with a voter turnout
Marion Watch’s investigation spotlights the interconnected experiences of Skylar Haberman and community activist Naomi Craig in Marion County. Haberman alleges his child’s welfare is severely compromised in the mother’s care and that a neighbor-initiated protection order is a tool for harassment, resulting in approximately 80 police calls to his home.
Ohio’s heart is heavy with the tragic loss of Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, a beloved four-year veteran fatally shot on May 26, 2025, while bravely responding to a domestic call. His death has unleashed a wave of profound grief across the state.
Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags
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
The controversial resolution of serious felony charges against Wayne E. Sisson III has intensified public concerns about justice in Marion County. Felonious assault, strangulation, and domestic violence charges, potentially carrying over eight years in prison, were dismissed. Instead, Sisson pleaded to a misdemeanor, receiving 180 days (158 suspended) and two
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
Local attorney Jack Herchel VanBibber is confronting a new wave of serious misconduct allegations, detailed in a “First Amended Complaint” filed on May 15, 2025, by the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Disciplinary Counsel. This follows a May 7, 2024, two-year stayed suspension for previous infractions.
The fresh accusations include profound
Local attorney Jack Herchel VanBibber is facing severe misconduct allegations from the Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio. A “First Amended Complaint and Certificate,” filed May 15, 2025, details numerous alleged professional failings, including neglect of client duties, false statements to courts and investigators, improper sexual conduct, and
A contentious Marion City Hall meeting saw a mayoral proposal to limit public access spark citizen protest and council division. The “Can Do” organization faced financial scrutiny, contrasting with strong community support for Leapin’ Ministries. The meeting ended with unresolved issues, highlighting concerns over trust and transparency in local governance.
Marion, Ohio continues to face significant, long-standing fiscal challenges rooted in decades of documented financial mismanagement and increasing, often unnoticed, debt since the late 1990s. This extensive report, significantly shaped by the work and input of Marion citizens, details the cumulative crisis, focusing on the Auditor’s office since 1999. MarionWatch
The Marion, Ohio, Auditor’s office faces a financial storm, with current Auditor Meginness accused of misappropriating funds and concealing IRS penalties. This follows years of financial mismanagement, including a predecessor’s resignation and issues dating back to 1999. Persistent failures raise questions about systemic weaknesses and the need for lasting reforms.
MarionWatch, in collaboration with our national allies such as Jennifer Barton’s team and others unequivocally condemns these abhorrent acts, attributing them to individuals who are “oath breakers”. We stand firm in our support for the relentless pursuit and maximum legal prosecution of those responsible. We, the People, hold the power
Ultimately, ensuring council adheres to these principles may require sustained public engagement. Marion Watch encourages residents to attend future meetings – because if we, the people, do not speak up now, our grounds to complain about what happens next are diminished.
This analysis examines the legality of excluding a Marion, Ohio council member from meetings due to whistleblower actions, and closing meetings to discuss related matters. A leaked audio recording features Twila Laing and Mayor Bill Collins discussing Councilman Jason Schaber’s exclusion and closing meetings, actions prompted by Schaber’s alleged whistleblowing
When we look at the views of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, we get a better viewpoint regarding a tyrannical government—the type of government the Founding Fathers had just escaped from.
As a watchdog for our community, MarionWatch has received disturbing reports concerning addiction treatment facilities in Marion, particularly First Step Recovery.
Following the release of a detailed report outlining significant ethical and legal concerns within addiction recovery frameworks and highlighting specific allegations at First Step Recovery in Marion, Ohio, state officials have reportedly visited local facilities.
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email 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 criminal charges filed against Robert Landon during his successful 2019 campaign for City Auditor in
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email 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 available to anyone who hasn’t had a chance to read it. The media mentioned in
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email *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 work. Please know that gathering this was difficult, and there is more that needs to
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email 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, Ohio, a community known for its rich history and as the birthplace of Orville Redenbacher’s
This report provides an updated analysis of fentanyl trafficking in Ohio from January 2014 to April 2025, expanding on previous investigations to incorporate a more comprehensive timeframe. Key findings reveal a significant and evolving role of Mexican drug cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), in
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email Hometown Hero: Ed McCants – A Marion Champion Building a Stronger Town Marion, Ohio, a city with a storied past and an eye firmly on the future, is currently capturing national attention as a determined contender in the prestigious Strongest
The analysis of available information reveals a strong indication of collaboration between drug cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel, and Chinese actors in the broader fentanyl supply chain. This collaboration manifests in several ways, including the supply of precursor chemicals from China used by cartels to manufacture fentanyl, the historical direct
0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email From Scarce Resources to a Network of Hope: How Marion, Ohio, is Building a Stronger Future by Confronting Addiction and Mental Health Challenges. A note from the Senior Editors: An Exciting Note from the Original Marion Watch Core Team: