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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
4 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
4 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.

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Local
4 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.

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Local
4 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.

Partial poster showing large blue word 'MADISON' with a red subtitle and a small heart within a white map silhouette above it.
Local
4 months ago
Marion tourism leader Bev Ford announces retirement

After decades of leadership at the Marion Palace Theatre and the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Executive Director Bev Ford has announced her retirement, sparking a search for a new leader to guide Marion’s tourism efforts.

Water flows from a metal spout into a circular green mesh filter, with leaves resting on top and debris around the rim.
Local
4 months ago
Work Week Weather: Active weather pattern brings thunderstorms and cooling temperatures

Marion County residents should prepare for a stretch of turbulent spring weather as heavy overnight thunderstorms give way to a cooling trend and high chances of precipitation through midweek.

Six-member band posing for a promotional photo, logo StevieMac at top against a light backdrop (Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks tribute).
Entertainment
5 months ago
Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute concert coming to Marion Palace Theatre

Experience the legendary hits of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks live at the Marion Palace Theatre on May 29, 2026—tickets are on sale now.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Kings Island to kick off 2026 season with new “Phantom Theater” Dark Ride

Kings Island kicks off its 2026 season on April 18 with the debut of the Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare dark ride and a centennial celebration for the historic Grand Carousel.

Local
5 months ago
Morrow County Chamber to host ‘Night at the Races’ derby fundraiser

The Morrow County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate Derby Day with an interactive “Night at the Races” featuring simulated horse racing, high-stakes auctions, and scholarship fundraising.

LIfestyle
5 months ago
Ohio State Marion to host artist reception for new sustainability exhibit April 15

The community is invited to explore “Wheels in Motion,” an interactive exhibition at the Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery that highlights regional environmental resilience and the circular nature of community renewal.

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