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.

Education
2 weeks ago
McKinley Elementary School Focuses on “Spreading Kindness Like Confetti”

McKinley Elementary is fostering a culture of kindness and strong community ties through initiatives like the Prexy of the Month recognition program, a book vending machine tied to positive behavior, and increased parent engagement.

news
2 weeks ago
Crawford County celebrates heritage tree planting as part of America 250-Ohio commemoration

Crawford County officially kicked off its America 250-Ohio celebration by planting a Heritage Swamp White Oak at Heckert Nature Preserve, symbolizing unity and legacy for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Local
3 weeks ago
Ohio State Marion students to represent local campus at university’s 113th annual Homecoming

The Ohio State University at Marion Homecoming Selection Committee has named four students to represent the campus at Ohio State’s 113th Annual Homecoming Celebration.

Local
3 weeks ago
Hey Marion! Third Street Family Health Services is here in your community!

Third Street Family Health Services now provides trusted Marion, Ohio mental health and counseling services at the former Marion Area Counseling location.

Education
4 weeks ago
Ohio State Marion Student explores deaf culture in Siena, Italy through STEP program

Ohio State Marion student Sydney Sullivan explored Deaf culture and Italian Sign Language (LIS) during a transformative STEP study abroad program in Siena, Italy.

Local
4 weeks ago
United Way of North Central Ohio moving to permanent downtown Marion home

The United Way of North Central Ohio has purchased and is relocating its Marion office to a permanent, centrally-located space at 198 E. Center Street on Oct. 1, ending its lease on temporary space.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Marion native Carly Augenstein returns to Palace Theatre stage for solo show

Marion native Carly Augenstein returns to her hometown to present her first-ever solo performance, “Isn’t She From Here? An Evening with Carly Augenstein,” at the Marion Palace Theater on Friday, Oct. 10.

Local Sports
4 weeks ago
Cardington Senior Wyatt Denney named Ohio State Marion Scholar Student of the Week

Cardington-Lincoln High School senior Wyatt Denney was named Ohio State Marion Scholar Student of the Week and awarded a $500 scholarship for his outstanding 3.90 GPA and achievements as a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and baseball.

Court/Crime
4 weeks ago
Marion County woman sentenced after pond incident claims lives of two children

In a Marion Municipal Court ruling, Cassandra Bautista received a ten-day jail sentence and three-year license suspension for the November 2022 pond incident in Marion County that resulted in the deaths of two of her four children.