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  • THE WMRN ARCHIVES: 1973 — Christmas Day Broadcast, WMRN-FM (Part 2)

    THE WMRN ARCHIVES: 1973 — Christmas Day Broadcast, WMRN-FM (Part 2)
    2026/02/12
    This episode continues a historic WMRN-FM recording from December 25, 1973, preserving additional Christmas Day programming as it aired to listeners in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Part 2 completes the original broadcast preserved from tape and further reflects the character of early 1970s FM radio. The recording includes seasonal programming elements, music selections, station identification, and on-air presentation consistent with the era.

    Together with Part 1, this broadcast provides an extended historical record of WMRN-FM’s holiday programming and offers insight into local radio operations during a formative period in FM broadcasting.

    This recording is presented as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive. Audio quality, production style, pacing, and language reflect the era in which the broadcast originally aired and are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    Whenever possible, archival recordings are presented with dates, attribution, and historical context. In some cases, details may be incomplete or subject to further research.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    1 時間 30 分
  • THE WMRN ARCHIVES: 1973 — Christmas Day Broadcast, WMRN-FM (Part 1)

    THE WMRN ARCHIVES: 1973 — Christmas Day Broadcast, WMRN-FM (Part 1)
    2026/02/12
    This episode features a historic WMRN-FM recording from December 25, 1973, capturing Christmas Day programming as it aired to listeners in the Marion, Ohio community.

    The broadcast reflects the sound and style of early 1970s FM radio, including music programming, on-air presentation, station identification, and seasonal messaging typical of the era. As a full-length preservation, the recording offers a detailed snapshot of local broadcasting during a holiday observed by families throughout the region.

    This episode presents Part 1 of the original Christmas Day broadcast as preserved from tape. The recording provides insight into WMRN-FM’s programming approach, tone, and technical presentation during a period of continued growth in FM radio listenership.

    This recording is presented as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive. Audio quality, production style, pacing, and language reflect the era in which the broadcast originally aired and are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    Whenever possible, archival recordings are presented with dates, attribution, and historical context. In some cases, details may be incomplete or subject to further research.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    1 時間 23 分
  • FROM THE WMRN ARCHIVES: 20th Anniversary Address by Robert T. Mason, December 23, 1960

    FROM THE WMRN ARCHIVES: 20th Anniversary Address by Robert T. Mason, December 23, 1960
    2026/02/12
    This episode features a historic WMRN Radio recording from December 23, 1960, marking the station’s twentieth anniversary of broadcasting.

    In this address, Robert T. Mason reflects on the founding of WMRN on December 23, 1940, and the station’s growth over two decades of service to the Marion, Ohio community. The speech outlines WMRN’s commitment to public service, local news, education, sports coverage, music programming, and regional expansion, including the addition of FM broadcasting and increased transmission capabilities.

    The address serves as a rededication of the station’s mission as it entered its twenty-first year of broadcasting. It offers insight into the philosophy, priorities, and identity of WMRN during a formative period in local radio history.

    This recording is presented as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive. Audio quality, production style, pacing, and language reflect the era in which the broadcast was originally aired and are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.
    Whenever possible, archival recordings are presented with dates, attribution, and historical context. In some cases, details may be incomplete or subject to further research.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    2 分
  • From the WMRN Archives: Buckeye Chuck Forecast Voiced by Terry Cole (circa 2006)

    From the WMRN Archives: Buckeye Chuck Forecast Voiced by Terry Cole (circa 2006)
    2026/02/11
    This episode preserves a Buckeye Chuck forecast voiced by Terry Cole, recorded in the mid-2000s and used as part of WMRN Radio’s Groundhog Day coverage.
    Since 1979, Buckeye Chuck has been a familiar part of Marion’s Groundhog Day tradition. In this recorded segment, Terry Cole explains Buckeye Chuck’s role as Ohio’s official weather forecasting groundhog and delivers the forecast language commonly heard on WMRN leading up to Groundhog Day.
    The exact broadcast date of this recording is unknown. The file is dated January 26, 2006, which may reflect the recording or archival handling date.
    This recording is presented as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive’s effort to preserve original voices, announcements, and local broadcast traditions from Marion Radio.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.
    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.
    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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  • WMRN Anniversary — On-Air Anniversary Bumpers

    WMRN Anniversary — On-Air Anniversary Bumpers
    2026/02/10
    This episode presents a curated selection of on-air anniversary bumpers used by Marion Radio, WMRN during milestone celebrations across the station’s history.

    These short promotional segments feature voices connected to WMRN’s legacy and reflect how the station marked its anniversaries on the air. Preserved in their original form, the bumpers offer a glimpse into the sound, tone, and celebratory language of local radio as it acknowledged its own longevity and role in the Marion community.

    This recording is shared as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive Podcast, an ongoing effort to preserve and make accessible historic broadcasts, station elements, and community moments from WMRN’s broadcast legacy.

    Format: On-air anniversary bumpers (curated compilation)
    Preservation note: Audio is presented with minimal alteration to maintain historical authenticity.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    6 分
  • WMRN Anniversary — 70th Anniversary Celebration Broadcast

    WMRN Anniversary — 70th Anniversary Celebration Broadcast
    2026/02/10
    This episode preserves the on-air broadcast marking the 70th anniversary of Marion Radio, WMRN, originally aired as part of the station’s anniversary celebration.

    The broadcast reflects on WMRN’s history, voices, and role in the Marion community, presented as it was heard on the air at the time. It stands as a primary audio artifact documenting how the station marked its own milestone and acknowledged decades of local service.

    This recording is shared as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive Podcast, an ongoing effort to preserve and make accessible historic broadcasts, station features, and community moments from WMRN’s broadcast legacy.

    Broadcast date: December 2010
    Format: Original on-air anniversary celebration broadcast
    Preservation note: Audio is presented with minimal alteration to maintain historical authenticity.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    1 時間 36 分
  • FROM THE WMRN ARCHIVES: Rod Serling on VE Day, May 6, 1948

    FROM THE WMRN ARCHIVES: Rod Serling on VE Day, May 6, 1948
    2026/02/10
    This episode features a historic WMRN Radio broadcast recorded on May 6, 1948, marking Victory in Europe Day.

    In this recording, Rod Serling reflects on the meaning of VE Day in the aftermath of World War II. At the time, Serling was in the early stages of his broadcasting career and associated with WMRN Radio in Marion, Ohio. Rod Serling later became widely known as the creator and host of the television series The Twilight Zone. The piece offers a contemporaneous perspective shaped by the immediate postwar period.

    This recording is presented as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive. Audio quality, production style, pacing, and language reflect the era in which the broadcast was originally aired and are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.
    Whenever possible, archival recordings are presented with dates, attribution, and historical context. In some cases, details may be incomplete or subject to further research.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    6 分
  • About the WMRN Radio History Archive

    About the WMRN Radio History Archive
    2026/02/10
    This episode provides an introduction to the WMRN Radio History Archive and its purpose.
    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community. Through original recordings, historic broadcasts, and short contextual segments, the archive documents the sounds, voices, and moments that shaped local radio over multiple decades.

    The audio presented in this archive spans different eras and formats. Recording quality, production style, pacing, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.
    Whenever possible, recordings are presented with dates, attribution, and historical context. In some cases, information may be incomplete or still under research. As additional materials are processed and new information becomes available, the archive will continue to expand.
    This episode serves as a reference point for listeners and provides context for the archival recordings that follow.

    The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

    Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

    For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.
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    2 分