75 Years On The Air: Anniversary Celebration | WMRN 1490 AM | Marion, Ohio | December 23, 2015
Summary
WMRN celebrates its 75th anniversary with a retrospective featuring former employees Charlie Evers and Terry Cole sharing memories of the station’s history. The episode blends current local news, weather, and sports updates with archival audio clips from 1940 to the 1980s, highlighting the station's evolution. Listeners are invited to call in and share their own stories as the hosts reflect on decades of community service and broadcasting milestones.
Topics discussed
Morning news, weather, and sports highlights
WMRN 75th anniversary: Historical archives and Rod Serling
Vintage commercials and early radio programming history
Interview with Terry: Early days at WMRN and community events
Interview with Ernie: Tower maintenance and remote broadcasts
Interview with Charlie Evers: Fundraising and the Lady Justice statue
National news, gas prices, and holiday safety tips
Closing sports update and final anniversary stories
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