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Press Release 8/10/2021

Response to WCPO article 

Response to July 28th WCPO article on Morrow pending litigation:

JULY 29, 2021 – MORROW, OHIO.  It is generally the policy of the Village of Morrow, Ohio, not to comment on pending litigation.  The spirit of this policy is to preserve and maintain the integrity of legal proceedings.  There are times, however, when circumstances warrant exception and comment is necessary. 

On July 28, 2021, an article was published regarding pending litigation in the matter of Timothy Erwin vs. the Village of Morrow, Ohio.  In substance, Mr. Erwin alleged that he was terminated from his employment with the Village due to his age and because he was under disability for which reasonable accommodation was not made.  Further, Mr. Erwin alleged that he was the victim of an ongoing campaign intended to cause him emotional distress.

While the Village was asked for comment, the Village declined for the reason set forth above.  Unfortunately, the article that issued was replete with factual inaccuracies and lacked for context, portraying the Village and its officials in an inaccurate, unfair, and dishonorable manner. 

The Village adamantly denies Mr. Erwin’s allegations of discrimination on the bases of his age or his condition.  Mr. Erwin was not terminated due to his age.  Mr. Erwin was not terminated due to medical condition.  There was no campaign by the Village to inflict emotional distress upon Mr. Erwin.  The present litigation confuses the actions of third parties and the politics of a past council - that included Mr. Erwin’s brothers as the Mayor and a Member of Council, respectively, while Mr. Erwin served as a maintenance worker at the time of the allegations - with violations of the law.  Reasonable accommodations were made to retain Mr. Erwin as an employee. The verdict of the jury was contrary to facts of the case and the law.  It is for this reason that the Village is appealing the verdict.  

The Village does not discriminate against persons with respect to any protected class of individuals. Reasonable persons can disagree with respect to resolution of conflicts that arise in the ordinary courses of daily business and daily living.  The Village has not, does not, and will not permit conduct that is illegal and discriminatory on illegal bases, however. 

Additional information will be published shortly to refute the specific claims made by Mr. Erwin’s counsel.  In the meantime, please be assured that the Village is committed to observing the law and protecting and maintaining the health and safety of its Villagers and its employees.                

Proposed Zoning Updates

*Attention local businesses*

Distribution of COVID-19 restart kit is available to Warren County small businesses, non-profits, first responders, medical facilities, churches and nursing homes is a service by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Please visit http://wcohcert.org/. 

***Cloth masks available by appointment only for Village of Morrow residents in the administration building. Provided by the State EMA (Emergency Management Agency). Please call 513.899.2821 to schedule your appointment.*** 

Water Replacement and Improvement Fee

The Village of Morrow would like to honor the memory of our residents within the village who pass away by placing IN MEMORY OF and their name on the Village sign in front of the Administrative building. If you would like this memorial for your loved one please contact our office at 899.2821. We will honor everyone that we are made aware of and do not wish to exclude anyone.

Morrow Veterans Memorial Brick Pavers Ready to Set

Orders for engraved 4” x 8” brick pavers for the Morrow Veteran's Memorial are currently being accepted.  Engraved 4” x 8” brick pavers with veteran’s names may be purchased for $30.00 each.  If you are interested in purchasing a brick or making a donation to help with the construction of the Park, please contact the Village Office at (513) 899-2821 for a brick form.  Please make your check payable to Morrow VFW Post 8202.  Please mail your completed brick form to:

Morrow VFW Post 8202

P.O. Box 115

Morrow, Ohio 45152

If you have any questions concerning the Morrow Veterans Memorial, please call Bob Blankenship at (513) 678-4410.