0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email A Special Report Marion Watch Investigates “There’s a Left Side, a Right Side—We Want the Truth!” Galion, Ohio’s public water system serves approximately 10,089 residents through 4,916 service connections. The system draws from surface water sources: the Rocky Fork of
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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.
Robert Landon III breaks his silence on Auditor issues, personal struggles, transparency, ethics, accountability.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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