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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.

Local
2 months ago
Marion County Holiday Weather Forecast: Storm risks remain for Memorial Day Weekend

The National Weather Service projects a damp and unstable holiday weekend for Marion County with lingering shower and thunderstorm risks stretching through Memorial Day.

Red and white 'For Sale By Owner' sign in front yard of a brick house.
Local
2 months ago
Ohio Department of Commerce urges planning as state hits record 18-year high homeownership rate ahead of National Homeownership Month

Following an 18-year high homeownership rate of 72.1%, the Ohio Department of Commerce is urging prospective buyers to utilize licensed professionals and thoroughly budget for hidden property costs ahead of June’s peak buying season.

Local
2 months ago
Marion motorcycle crash leaves local man dead, juvenile injured

A 54-year-old Marion man was killed Monday evening after a two-vehicle intersection crash on State Route 4 in Pleasant Township.

Smiling teacher demonstrates a microcontroller LED project in a classroom, pointing to a small green board beside a whiteboard and a screen showing Arduino code.
Education
2 months ago
Ohio State Marion expands free high school STEM engineering workshops across central Ohio

Supported by a $10,000 university grant, Ohio State Marion engineering faculty are bringing free, hands-on STEM workshops to high schools in multiple regional counties.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Juvenile arrested following daylight shooting in Marion; one injured

A 15-year-old is in custody and one person was hospitalized after a dispute led to gunfire that struck multiple homes in a Marion neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

Local
2 months ago
Downtown Marion, Inc. earns 2026 Main Street America Affiliate designation

Downtown Marion, Inc. has been recognized nationally for its commitment to historic preservation and economic revitalization by earning the 2026 Affiliate Main Street America designation.

A smiling child raising an arm under a transparent umbrella in the rain, wearing a blue polka-dot raincoat.
Local
2 months ago
Weekend Weather in Marion County, Ohio: Thunderstorms tonight, cooler and clearing by Sunday

Weekend Weather in Marion County, Ohio features sunny skies today, thunderstorms tonight, and cooler, clearing conditions by Sunday.

LIfestyle
3 months ago
Marion County artist creates murals at children’s museum

Marion County artist Jodi Castillo’s inspiring journey from house painter to muralist is bringing vibrant public art to downtown Marion and the Explore-It-Torium Children’s Museum.

Group of women posing with assorted handbags indoors, some kneeling in front; Marion County NOW logo bottom right.
Local
3 months ago
GALLERY: United Way of North Central Ohio hosts successful Spring Purse Bingo fundraiser

Community members gathered for an evening of competitive bingo and designer prizes to raise funds for local health and education initiatives through the United Way of North Central Ohio.

Bearded man with glasses giving a talk on stage, wearing a brown blazer and green plaid shirt, gesturing with his hands.
Local
3 months ago
Ohio State Marion Professor to celebrate 50 years of ‘Cornfield Review’ at downtown event

Dr. Ben McCorkle celebrates 50 years of The Cornfield Review on May 19 at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen as part of Ohio State Marion’s Buckeye Talks on Tap series.