Charlie Evers Collection
A curated collection from the WMRN Radio History Archive
This collection documents the broadcasting career and community presence of Charlie Evers, a longtime voice of WMRN in Marion, Ohio. Spanning promotional materials, newspaper coverage, photographs, and official correspondence, the items presented here reflect Evers’ role in shaping local radio and public life during his tenure. Together, these materials offer insight into the daily operation of WMRN-AM, the evolution of its programming, and the personal connections formed between broadcaster and community. Preserved as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive, this collection serves as a record of both a broadcaster’s legacy and the broader cultural impact of hometown radio.
White House Letter to Charles R. Evers on Joey Naples Case (1970)
“Evers In The Morning” — WMRN-AM Program Announcement (October 15, 1990)
“Signing Off” — Charlie Evers Departs WMRN for Marion Visitors Bureau (May 23, 1995)
Charlie Evers with Marion Exchange Club Members — Group Photograph (Date Unknown)
State of Ohio Letter Honoring Charlie Evers as “Man of the Year” — Mary Ellen Withrow (January 11, 1991)
WMRN Alumni Gather for 70th Anniversary Celebration — Group Photograph (Date Unknown)
Marion Cadets Fund Drive — Featuring Charlie Evers as Honorary Chairman (Date Unknown)
WMRN Morning Personalities Photograph — Jeff Ruth and Charlie Evers (WMRN-AM) with Scott Shawver (WMRN-FM) (Circa 1995)
“Marching Through Marion” — Charlie Evers Leads Community Walking Tour (March 18, 1995)
“Hey Chuck, It’s Charlie” — Charlie Evers Groundhog Day Promotion Photograph (Date Unknown)