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

This feed features curated archival audio, historic broadcasts, notable moments, and short contextual recordings drawn from decades of local radio history. Episodes may include original WMRN programming, community events, Groundhog Day broadcasts featuring Buckeye Chuck, voices of past staff, and other material that reflects WMRN’s long-standing presence as a local institution.

Each recording is presented with historical context and attribution whenever available. Some audio may contain period language, production styles, or references reflective of its time.

This archive exists to document, preserve, and make accessible the sounds and stories that shaped local radio and community life.

New episodes are added as materials are processed and preserved.© WMRN Radio History Archive Sozialwissenschaften Welt
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  • THE WMRN ARCHIVES: Jeff Ruth & Terry Cole Morning Show Promo — WMRN-AM 1490 (Date Unknown)

    THE WMRN ARCHIVES: Jeff Ruth & Terry Cole Morning Show Promo — WMRN-AM 1490 (Date Unknown)
    Feb 19 2026
    This episode presents a preserved promotional announcement for WMRN-AM 1490 highlighting the station’s weekday morning programming hosted by Jeff Ruth.

    The promos feature on-air exchanges between Jeff Ruth and Terry Cole, who served in a news role at the station. Airing Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m., the program was branded as “Hometown Radio, WMRN,” emphasizing a mix of local information, personality-driven conversation, humor, and community engagement.

    The recording illustrates how WMRN-AM positioned its morning show as both entertaining and informative — blending host-driven content with newsroom presence to start the day for listeners in Marion, Ohio.

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

    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 Min.
  • THE WMRN ARCHIVES: “Power Out; SOS” — Emergency Coverage Promo, WMRN News (Date Unknown)

    THE WMRN ARCHIVES: “Power Out; SOS” — Emergency Coverage Promo, WMRN News (Date Unknown)
    Feb 19 2026
    This episode presents a preserved WMRN News promotional announcement titled “Power Out; SOS.”

    The promo emphasizes WMRN’s role as an essential source of information during power outages and emergency situations affecting Marion, Ohio and surrounding communities. Framed with urgency and immediacy, the piece reinforces the station’s identity as a dependable lifeline when normal communication channels and routines were disrupted.

    As part of WMRN’s broader emergency coverage branding, the announcement illustrates how the station positioned itself as critical listening during developing situations, offering updates, guidance, and reassurance to local listeners.

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

    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 Min.
  • THE WMRN ARCHIVES: “Power Outage” — Emergency Coverage Promo, WMRN News (Date Unknown)

    THE WMRN ARCHIVES: “Power Outage” — Emergency Coverage Promo, WMRN News (Date Unknown)
    Feb 19 2026
    This episode presents a preserved WMRN News promotional announcement titled “Power Outage.”

    The promo highlights WMRN’s role as a critical source of information during power outages affecting Marion, Ohio and surrounding communities. Emphasizing immediate updates, service interruptions, and local impact, the piece reinforces the station’s identity as a dependable resource during emergency situations.

    As part of WMRN’s broader emergency and public service coverage, the announcement reflects how the station positioned itself as essential listening when normal routines were disrupted.

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

    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 Min.
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