For decades, the industrial boom in Galion, Ohio, brought jobs and economic life to the city. But it also left behind a toxic legacy that residents are still dealing with today. As families live next to poisoned soil and struggle with a heavily burdened water supply, a glaring, uncomfortable question are being asked by Galion […]
OHIO EPA’S ENDLESS LOOP: How Bureaucracy Betrays Galion with Perpetual Deadlines and Fake Compliance
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The regulatory framework governing Ohio’s waste and composting facilities is sold to the public as a shield—a rigorous commitment to environmental stewardship and communal safety. However, a harrowing examination of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) dealings with the City of Galion reveals a starkly different landscape. What should be a firm line of defense […]
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The start of 2026 has been defined by a significant shift in corporate liability and institutional transparency, driven by the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of millions of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Marion Watch Investigates has tracked how these disclosures have acted as a global catalyst for executive resignations, facility closures, and […]
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As 760 households face utility disconnections this week, a major question is being asked at kitchen tables across the city: Is it time for Galion to move away from an informal “winter practice” and toward a formal, predictable payment‑plan ordinance? With the number of people that have expressed concern Marion Watch Investigates decided to look […]