Marion's Radio Heritage Since 1940
Preserving the history of WMRN (AM 1490) and WMRN-FM through photographs, documents, audio recordings, and original research.
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The WMRN Radio History Archive is a historical preservation project dedicated to documenting the legacy of WMRN (AM 1490) and WMRN-FM in Marion, Ohio.
Founded in 1940, WMRN has served north-central Ohio for generations through news, music, sports, and community service. This archive preserves that story through photographs, documents, audio recordings, ephemera, and original research.
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What We Cover
Explore the archive through four curated areas documenting WMRN's history and legacy.
From the Archive
A selection of photographs, recordings, and ephemera preserved in the collection.
A Commitment to Preservation
Materials are collected from public records and private collections for educational and historical purposes. This is a living archive — new materials are added as they are identified, documented, and preserved.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the current or former station owners.
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