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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
2 months 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.

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Local
2 months 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
2 months 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.

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Entertainment
2 months 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.

Local
3 months ago
OSHP investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Presidential Drive in Marion

A 30-year-old Marion man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Presidential Drive early Friday morning, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports.

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Local
3 months ago
Marion Community Foundation awards $50K for racial equity and justice initiatives

The Marion Community Foundation is investing $50,000 across five local racial equity and justice initiatives focused on youth mentorship, bilingual education, minority health access, and cultural preservation.

Local
3 months ago
The Explore-It-Torium offers free admission for dads on Father’s Day

Celebrate Father’s Day with free admission for dads at Marion’s Explore-It-Torium Children’s Museum on Sunday, June 21, from 1 to 6 p.m.

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Local
3 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect across Northern Ohio until 8 p.m. as heat index reaches 100 degrees

A heat advisory remains in place for much of northern Ohio through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Local
3 months ago
Work Week Weather: Unsettled pattern brings daily storm chances and highs near 88 to Marion County

Marion County, OH faces a wet and humid work week starting June 8, 2026, with shifting high temperatures up to 88°F and consistent daily chances for rain and thunderstorms.

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Education
3 months ago
Graduates celebrate achievements at North Central Correctional Complex

Marion Technical College celebrated its largest graduating class ever, including 29 North Central Correctional Complex students who earned degrees through the institution’s correctional education program.