Michael Nelson sworn in as commissioner; county discusses eclipse preparations and jail grant

Michael Nelson was sworn in April 1 during the Morrow County Board of Commissioners meeting, taking the oath to support and defend the U.S. and Ohio constitutions and to faithfully discharge the duties of his office.

"I, Michael Nelson, do solemnly swear to affirm that I will support and defend the constitution of The United States and the constitution of the state of Ohio... and that I will faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter," Nelson recited during the swearing-in.

Earlier in the meeting commissioners discussed preparations for an upcoming eclipse and the county's running application for a state jail grant. A commissioner said the county had met with state consultants to walk through the jail grant application and that the state was considering awarding funds but no final decision had been announced.

Commissioners also noted logistical work and stakeholder outreach tied to both the eclipse and other upcoming events; they described remaining checklist items but expressed confidence that preparations were moving forward. The swearing-in concluded with informal photographs and brief remarks.