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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
12 hours ago
New Crawford County Now mobile app delivers local news, weather, and custom alerts

Crawford County Now has launched a free mobile app featuring instant breaking news alerts, local sports, interactive weather radar, and a customizable night mode.

Weather
1 week ago
Avita Work Week Weather: Comfortable start gives way to increasing thunderstorm chances by Friday

Crawford County will see pleasant summer weather to begin the week before warmer temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms return by Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Weather
1 week ago
Avita weekend forecast: Comfortable weekend brings sunshine after early fog, slight storm chance Saturday

Weekend plans in Bucyrus? Saturday starts with patchy fog and could bring an isolated afternoon thunderstorm, but most of the weekend looks pleasant. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-80s. Check out the full Crawford County Now weekend forecast before heading out.

Podcasts
1 week ago
Crawford Park District Director reflects on challenges, repairs during first year

Crawford Park District Director Lori Moore marked her first anniversary by highlighting unexpected maintenance hurdles, from an emergency tractor replacement to upcoming $80,000 boardwalk repairs.

Portrait of Christi Eckert smiling in a denim jacket, for the Community Spotlight feature of the Marion-Crawford Prevention Program.
Podcasts
1 week ago
PODCAST: Marion Crawford Prevention Programs warns of high THC potency risks following Ohio cannabis market changes

Marion Crawford Prevention Programs is urging community awareness regarding the mental health risks and higher addiction rates linked to modern high-potency cannabis products under recent Ohio dispensary regulations.

Podcasts
1 week ago
PODCAST: Galion Community Theatre to stage ‘The Little Mermaid’ featuring 60-member youth cast

The Galion Community Theatre is entering final rehearsals for its upcoming summer production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” opening July 24 with a cast of 60 local performers.

Podcasts
2 weeks ago
PODCAST: Crawford Soil and Water announces pollinator exhibits for county fair, joint pasture walk, and 81st annual meeting

The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is launching a series of late-summer initiatives, including interactive pollinator exhibits at the Crawford County Fair, a collaborative livestock management pasture walk, and an annual meeting featuring an expert presentation on shifting tornado patterns.

Podcasts
2 weeks ago
PODCAST: Crawford Success Center prepares for fall semester as North Central State College Foundation welcomes new executive director

The Crawford Success Center is gearing up for its upcoming fall semester beginning August 17 while welcoming Amber Wertman as the new executive director of the North Central State College Foundation.

Derailed freight train with mangled cars on the tracks beside a crossing signal at dusk.
Photos
2 weeks ago
GALLERY: July 5 train derailment

Photos form July 5 train derailment.

Derailed freight train with a toppled tanker car on tracks beside a road, trees in the background.
Local
2 weeks ago
Update on train derailment

Update on train derailment.

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