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.

Local
2 weeks ago
Ohio officials urge sober driving, responsible alcohol use to prevent Thanksgiving fatalities

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control and State Highway Patrol are urging Ohioans to designate sober drivers and practice responsible alcohol use after five fatal crashes last Thanksgiving involved alcohol or drugs.

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Marion Palace Theatre announces auditions for junior production of comedic play ‘Bringing Down the House’

The Marion Palace Theatre is holding open auditions on January 7 and 8, 2026, for boys and girls ages 8 and up for its non-musical stage comedy, Bringing Down the House.

Local
2 weeks ago
Rainy start gives way to cold, breezy Thanksgiving; high of 33 expected

Work Week Weather: Rain is likely Monday night and Tuesday with a high of 56, followed by gusty winds and a cold Thanksgiving Day forecast with a partly sunny high near 33.

Local
2 weeks ago
OhioMeansJobs Marion County releases final weekly job list before Thanksgiving break

OhioMeansJobs Marion County has released its final Weekly Job List and Open Interviews for the week of November 22-29, noting that the service will pause next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Local
2 weeks ago
Weekend Closure: ODOT shuts down southbound U.S. 23 at SR 231 interchange in Marion County

ODOT has scheduled a full weekend closure for U.S. 23 southbound at the State Route 231 interchange in Marion County, starting at 9 p.m. Friday, November 21, and running through Monday morning.

Local
2 weeks ago
Marion City Offices announce closures and service changes for Thanksgiving Holiday

Marion Mayor Bill Collins announced that most City of Marion offices, including City Hall, and non-essential services like sanitation and transit, will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announced as first concert for 2026 Ohio State Fair

Five-time Grammy Award winner “Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, marking the first concert announcement for the summer event.

Local
3 weeks ago
Marion County Work Week Weather: Sunny start gives way to rainy, warmer pattern

The Marion County forecast features a sunny start today before a chance of rain and a brief rain/snow mix on Tuesday transitions the region into a much warmer and wetter pattern for the end of the week.

Local
3 weeks ago
OSHP Trooper Matthias Carson named Marion Post Trooper of the Year for 2025

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Matthias L. Carson was selected as the 2025 Trooper of the Year at the Marion Post, marking his third time receiving the award for his outstanding service and professional ethics.

Court/Crime
3 weeks ago
Morrow County Jury convicts Joshua Boucher on multiple charges including attempted murder

A Morrow County jury found Joshua Boucher guilty on 14 counts, including attempted aggravated murder and felonious assault, stemming from a violent 2024 attack on his estranged wife.