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
Marion Political Tensions Rise Amid FALSE Allegations Local political discourse in the 86th District has taken a sharp turn as a Republican candidate comes forward to address what she describes as predatory tactics from a local podcaster. The controversy involves Scott Spears, a figure who formerly held roles in local
On January 13, 2026, a significant escalation in the oversight of Marion’s finances occurred as three City Council members filed sworn affidavits with the Ohio Auditor of State (AOS). These filings allege systemic accounting failures and improper financial conduct by City Auditor Miranda Meginness, supported by independent consultant findings of
GALION — The Galion Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Laboratory has been warned that the state may deny, suspend, or revoke its laboratory certifications if it fails to address a series of safety and documentation violations. Following an October 16, 2025, survey by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), officials
During the Galion City Council session held on January 13, 2026 the administration under Mayor Satterfield primarily focused on infrastructure wins and staffing, Auditor Roberta Wade provided a sobering counter-perspective regarding the city’s $8 million debt load and structural spending deficits. Financial Reality: The $8 Million Debt and “Unencumbered” Funds
National & International
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
The tranquil geopolitical landscape shattered on June 21, 2025, as the United States launched “massive precision strikes” against key Iranian nuclear facilities. This unprecedented direct military intervention followed over a week of intense Israeli operations against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, thrusting the US into a conflict it had long sought to
Sharma, former CEO of Sovereign Health Group, was arrested on May 29, 2025, culminating an eight-year federal probe. He faces an indictment for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud insurers of over $149 million and paying $21 million in illegal kickbacks.
The multi-year operation (2014-2020) allegedly involved submitting fraudulent
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