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.

Local
2 weeks ago
Park National Bank donates Crestline building to Avita Health System for new pharmacy

Avita Health System plans to relocate its Crestline retail pharmacy to a newly donated building on North Seltzer Street, adding drive-thru access for local patients.

Podcasts
2 weeks ago
Community Spotlight: Bucyrus American Legion to host 27th Annual Make and Bake Auction for Police K-9 Unit

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 181 will hold its annual fundraiser on January 24 to help the Bucyrus Police Department replenish emergency medical funds for K-9s Capone and Vader.

Podcasts
2 weeks ago
Community Spotlight: Ohio Mutual reports strong 2025; sets sights on AI integration for new year

Ohio Mutual Insurance leadership reflects on a rebounding market and outlines a “thoughtful” 2026 strategy for adopting artificial intelligence to streamline claims and underwriting.

Podcasts
2 weeks ago
Crawford Soil and Water District announces farmland preservation meeting, tree and fish sales

The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District is launching its 2026 programming with a farmland preservation meeting, winter manure workshop, and the opening of its annual tree and fish sales

Local
2 weeks ago
Crawford County Emergency Management Agency designates warming centers amid extended power outage

Residents in Sulphur Springs, North Robinson, and surrounding areas are facing prolonged power outages, prompting local officials to open public libraries as designated warming and charging stations.

Weather
2 weeks ago
NWS issues Cold Weather Advisory for North Central and Northwest Ohio

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for north central and northwest Ohio through Tuesday morning, with wind chills expected to reach 20 degrees below zero.

Community First
2 weeks ago
Celebrating service, family, and community at Holmes Township Volunteer Fire Department

The Holmes Township Volunteer Fire Department reached a historic three-generation milestone in 2026 as Mark Pfeifer joined his father and grandfather following a record-breaking year of emergency responses.

Weather
2 weeks ago
Weekend Weather from Avita Health System: snow showers and arctic air to grip Bucyrus

Prepare for a cold Crawford County weekend with snow showers and subzero wind chills in the latest Weekend Weather from Avita Health System.

Local
2 weeks ago
Crawford Park District to hold rescheduled Board meeting and Friends annual session Jan. 22

The Crawford Park District Board of Park Commissioners will hold its rescheduled January meeting followed by the Friends of the Crawford Park District annual trustee elections on Jan. 22 at Lowe-Volk Park.

Local
2 weeks ago
Crawford Park District announces winter educational series and stargazing events

The Crawford Park District will host a series of winter events at Lowe-Volk Park this January, featuring a cocoon scavenger hunt, deep-sky stargazing, and a nature-themed craft night for families.