The WMRN Archives
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The archive features historic airchecks, news broadcasts, station promotions, interviews, special events, public service announcements, and other recordings spanning decades of local radio. From Buckeye Chuck Groundhog Day broadcasts to the voices of former staff members and community leaders, these recordings help document the people, events, and stories that shaped Marion’s local airwaves.
Each recording is preserved as part of the historical record and is presented with additional context whenever available.
The mission of the WMRN Radio Archives is to identify, preserve, and provide public access to recordings that tell the story of WMRN Radio and its service to the community.
New material is added as recordings are discovered, digitized, researched, and preserved.
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75 Years On The Air: Anniversary Celebration | WMRN 1490 AM | Marion, Ohio | December 23, 2015
A special anniversary broadcast celebrating the 75th anniversary of WMRN Radio, originally aired on December 23, 2015. This recording commemorates three-quarters of a century of broadcasting service…
67 Years On The Air: Anniversary Celebration | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | December 21, 2007
A special anniversary broadcast celebrating the 67th anniversary of WMRN Radio, originally aired live on December 21, 2007. This recording documents a unique on-air reunion featuring many of the…
Jeff Ruth & Terry Cole Morning Show Promo ("Happily Married") | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for the station’s morning show featuring Jeff Ruth and Terry Cole, likely dating to the 1990s.This recording reflects the personality-driven approach…
Station Identification Jingle | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | Date Unknown
A preserved WMRN-AM station jingle and identification element dating from an unknown period in the station’s broadcast history.Short-form production pieces such as jingles, IDs, sweepers, and…
Cancer Stereothon Thank You Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved promotional “thank you” announcement aired following a Cancer Stereothon fundraiser broadcast on WMRN Radio, likely dating to the 1990s.This recording reflects the important role local…
THE WMRN ARCHIVES c.1990s - Bad Weather Book Report, WMRN-AM 1490
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 weather and news promotional piece centered around severe winter weather coverage, likely dating to the 1990s. This recording captures the fast-paced and often intense…
Wyandot Fire News Coverage Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for Valentine’s Day programming and seasonal activities, likely dating to the 1990s.This recording reflects the holiday-themed promotions commonly…
Wyandot Fire News Coverage Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 news promotional announcement related to coverage of the Wyandot fire, likely dating to the 1990s.This recording reflects the critical role local radio stations played during…
Buckeye Chuck Groundhog Day Promotion | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | 1996
A preserved promotional piece aired by WMRN Radio surrounding the station’s 1996 Groundhog Day celebration featuring Buckeye Chuck, Ohio’s official forecasting groundhog.This recording captures the…
O.J. Simpson Verdict Coverage | WMRN-AM 1490 Marion, Ohio | October 3, 1995
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 news promotional announcement related to coverage of the Simpson trial decision, likely dating to the mid-1990s.This recording reflects how local radio stations responded to…
Santa Call-In Holiday Promotion ("Kids Say the Darndest Things") | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 holiday promotional segment featuring a Santa call-in and “Kids Say the Darndest Things” themed content, likely dating to the 1990s.This recording reflects the seasonal,…
Scholastic Challenge Academic Competition Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for “Scholastic Challenge,” likely dating to the 1990s.This piece reflects local radio’s longstanding involvement in educational and…
Larry King News Promotion | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for “Larry King News,” likely dating to the 1990s.This piece promotes nationally syndicated news content associated with Larry King, reflecting how…
Coats for Christmas Community Campaign Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for the station’s “Coats for Christmas” community campaign, likely dating to the 1990s.This piece reflects WMRN’s involvement in local charitable…
Wheel of Turkey Holiday Giveaway Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s 33
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for the station’s “Wheel of Turkey” giveaway promotion, likely dating to the 1990s.This piece reflects the kind of seasonal contests and listener…
Action Fone Information Service Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for the station’s “Action Fone” service, likely dating to the 1990s.This piece promotes a listener-access telephone system providing on-demand…
AccuWeather "Dream #9" Promotion | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1990s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for AccuWeather coverage, likely dating to the 1990s.This piece reflects the station’s partnership with national weather services and its emphasis on…
Peanut Push "Wide World of Sports" Promotion | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1980s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for the Peanut Push, a long-running Marion-area fundraising tradition, likely dating to the 1980s.This piece highlights the station’s role in…
USSR News Coverage Promo | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1980s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement referencing coverage related to the Soviet Union, likely dating to the 1980s.This piece reflects Cold War-era news themes and how local radio…
Jan & Dean Greatest Hits Promotion | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | c. 1970s
A preserved WMRN-AM 1490 promotional announcement for a Jan & Dean “Greatest Hits” music feature, likely dating to the 1970s.This piece reflects WMRN’s music programming during an era when…
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The WMRN Archives has published 45 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Documentary, History.
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