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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.

Podcasts
1 month ago
Coons Candy opens new location in Harpster, celebrates ribbon cutting

Fifth-generation candy makers Rae and Brian of Coons Candy join Community Spotlight to discuss their new Harpster location, world-famous Old English Toffee, and upcoming ribbon-cutting event on Saturday, September 26.

Court/Crime
1 month ago
METRICH seizes more than $84,000, firearms in Mansfield drug investigation

METRICH detectives seized $84,510 in cash, two firearms and other items during a drug-related search of a Mansfield home Wednesday.

Podcasts
1 month ago
PODCAST: Independent Craig Swartz outlines public banking, transit vision for Ohio House 87th District

Independent candidate Craig Swartz joins Community Spotlight to discuss his campaign for Ohio House District 87, proposing a state-owned Bank of Ohio, opposition to the proposed U.S. 23 bypass, and expanding childcare access across rural communities.

Podcasts
1 month ago
Crawford Park District welcomes fall with Monarch tagging, Pawpaw tastings, and live falconry

Lori Morey of the Crawford Park District joined Community Spotlight to highlight upcoming fall programs, including monarch butterfly tagging, a fungi hike, pawpaw tastings, and a live falconry demonstration.

Holiday Guide
1 month ago
North Central Ohio Fall Event Guide: Dates for haunted trails, festivals & family fun in Crawford, Richland, Marion & beyond

Discover fall 2026 events near Crawford County, Ohio, including haunted houses, pumpkin patches, harvest festivals and family activities across five north-central Ohio counties.

Weather
1 month ago
Avita Work Week Weather: Rainy start gives way to Autumn sunshine in Crawford County

A damp, breezy start to the workweek in Crawford County will clear out by Thursday, making way for bright autumn sunshine and crisp, cooler nights.

Weather
2 months ago
Avita weekend weather: Showers and thunderstorms expected Saturday and Sunday

Crawford County will see a mostly cloudy weekend with showers and thunderstorms developing Saturday and continuing Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Local
2 months ago
Crawford Park District announces early fall nature programs and community events

From butterfly tagging to stargazing and pawpaw foraging, the Crawford Park District offers interactive, family-friendly outdoor events across local parks this fall.

Podcasts
2 months ago
PODCAST: Decorated Veteran and A-10 Pilot Kim “K.C.” Campbell headlines three-day event series in Bucyrus

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kim “K.C.” Campbell will visit Bucyrus for a series of community presentations, leadership seminars, and book signings supporting the Lauretta Schimmoler Museum.

Podcasts
2 months ago
PODCAST: Crestline Historical Society partners with Community Development Team for Harvest Festival

CRESTLINE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Crestline Historical Society is teaming up with the Crestline […]