Marion News
Tempers finally boiled over at last night’s council committee meeting. What started as a routine update quickly turned into a heated debate over the city’s disastrous switch to the ADP payroll system. The “Swamp-Fox” team at Marion Watch has been digging into this for weeks, and the findings are grim.
If the city of Marion wasn’t already having enough problems, now there’s this. Marion City Council voted 8-0 on 02/24/2025 to contract with Automatic Data Processing (ADP), the largest payroll software company in the world, to handle its payroll processing. ADP, as a matter of fact, is not only the
The below letter was emailed to all sitting members of Marion City Council and Mayor Collins today. Relevant articles can be found in the “Relevant Articles” section following the letter contents. To the Current Members of Marion City Council: The financial and technical stability of Marion is a structural necessity,
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 significant direct U.S. intervention in the region in decades. President
Ohio Regional
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 weighing a new “General Permit” (Draft Permit OHD000001) that would
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 of military resources, aggressive financial sanctions, and enhanced intelligence operations
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 Investigates. We have recommended the Forensic IT Audit be conducted
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 also began our work as activists and are part of
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