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Randy Bigley

As the News Director/Editor in Chief for the North Central Ohio Media Group, I lead our efforts to deliver local news and community information to the residents of Crawford County, Marion County, and surrounding areas through our radio and online news platforms.

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Local
17 hours ago
Paws, crafts, and community: 3rd Annual Paws and Claws Craft and Vendor Show returns to Marion County

Local shopping, adoptable pets, food trucks, and a community raffle come together Aug. 1 at the Marion County Dog Pound to benefit local animal welfare organizations.

Local
1 day ago
New Marion County Now app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather

Marion County Now has launched a free updated mobile app featuring instant breaking news alerts, local sports, interactive weather radar, and a customizable night mode.

Local
1 week ago
Marion weather this week: Pleasant start, warmer temperatures and storm chances return by Friday

Marion County will enjoy a comfortable start to the week before warmer, more humid conditions develop and the chance for showers and thunderstorms increases late in the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Local
1 week ago
Marion weekend forecast: Storm chance fades as sunshine returns Sunday

Marion residents can expect a humid Saturday with the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms before drier, mostly sunny weather arrives Sunday with highs in the mid-80s.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Marion County Fair week starts hot: Temperatures climb toward upper 90s through July 3

Visitors heading to the Marion County Fair this week should prepare for rising temperatures, with hot afternoons and limited overnight cooling expected through Friday.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
2026 County Fair Food Bucket List: What to eat this summer across central Ohio

From lemon shakeups and elephant ears to new Ohio State Fair food experiences, here’s your guide to the county fair foods worth trying across Marion County and beyond this summer.

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Local
3 weeks ago
National Weather Service issues heat advisory for portions of Northern Ohio

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for north central, northwest, and northeast Ohio from Tuesday through Thursday evening as heat index values climb to 104 degrees.

Laptop screen shows a 'Letter to the Editor' document, with a Marion County NOW logo in bold red on the left.
Local
3 weeks ago
Letter to the Editor: Marion City council is now in the “Nose Bleed” Section of Stupidity!

A Marion County Now opinion piece urges residents to vote against staggered four-year city council terms, arguing the change rewards unprepared politicians and increases taxpayer costs.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Marion Weekend Weather: Rain chances Saturday before Sunday clearing

Marion residents can expect a chance of light rain Saturday before skies clear for a warmer, partly sunny Sunday.

Retro poster with a man in an apron and shirt on a yellow background, flames and bold titles 'Summer Hoopla' and 'Grills Gone Wild' as he holds a spatula, looking shocked.
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Rogue Theatrics to kick off ‘Summer Hoopla’ Sketch Comedy Show at Marion Palace Theater

Rogue Theatrics will debut its original, adult-rated “Summer Hoopla” variety sketch comedy show this weekend at the Marion Palace Theater’s May Pavilion under new creative leadership.

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