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
1 month ago
Cub Scouts Pack 106 to host Humane Society donation drive

Cub Scouts Pack 106 from North Robinson will host a donation drive for the Humane Society Servicing Crawford County on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Old 30 BBQ in Bucyrus.

North Central Ohio News
1 month ago
BrandRichland launches AI-powered Community Calendar for Mansfield and Richland County events

Destination Mansfield-Richland County and the Richland Area Chamber launched the BrandRichland.com/Events AI-powered community calendar to centralize event discovery across Richland County.

Weather
1 month ago
Chilly Veterans Day leads to mid-week warmup in Crawford County

Crawford County will see a chance of snow and gusty winds on Veterans Day, followed by a pleasant mid-week warmup with highs near 50 degrees by Thursday, sponsored by Avita Health System.

Entertainment
1 month ago
OSU Marion welcomes Billy Joel and Elton John tributes

The Ohio State University at Marion’s Five Nights on Campus series presents the Walt Wise All-Star Revue’s 52nd Street & Captain Fantastic tribute to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John on November 13th in the Morrill Hall Auditorium.

Local
1 month ago
Crawford Park District announces November outdoor events

The Crawford Park District’s November calendar at Lowe-Volk Park includes rescheduled programs on Saw-Whet Owls and Fall Bird Banding, plus Dutch Oven Cooking, wildlife feeding, and two Viewing the Night Sky events with the Crawford Park Astronomy Club.

Local
1 month ago
Peoples Savings and Loan, High Voltage Coffee partner to fundraise for Crawford County foster children

Peoples Savings and Loan and High Voltage Coffee are partnering on Nov. 25, 2025, to donate a percentage of sales and collect NEW pajamas for the Butterfly Foundation of Crawford County’s foster children.

Election
1 month ago
Richland County levies secure easy passage; voters renew health and services funding

With all precincts reporting in the Nov. 4 General Election, Richland County voters decisively approved both the Mental Health and Public Health tax levies, while Republican Shari Robertson secured the Mansfield City Council At-Large seat by a narrow 111-vote margin.

Local
1 month ago
Two pets ready for adoption: sweet Boxer mix and affectionate cat await new homes

The Humane Society Serving Crawford County has two deserving residents available for adoption: Tucker, a friendly, 2-year-old Boxer mix who knows commands, and Titan, a 6.5-year-old affectionate cat with experience living alongside dogs.

Local
1 month ago
Avita Home Health and Hospice seeks donations for comfort blanket drive

In recognition of Hospice and Palliative Care Month and its 35th year of hospice care, Avita Home Health and Hospice has launched a blanket and yarn drive to provide handmade comfort items to new hospice patients.

North Central Ohio News
1 month ago
JPB Professional Marketing to give away 150 turkey gift checks in Mansfield

JPB Professional Marketing is holding its annual holiday turkey gift check giveaway at South Park in Mansfield on Nov. 20, providing 150 $25 checks redeemable for Butterball products or other groceries