Shared collection
WMRN-2026-064
Ohio Air Tour WMRN Remote Broadcast Photograph and Caption
- Collection
- Remote Broadcasts Collection, WMRN-AM 1490 Collection
- Format
- Photograph, Remote Broadcast
- Date / Era
- 2026
Photographs of Buckeye Chuck during Groundhog Day celebrations in Marion, Ohio.
Description
This collection of photographs documents Buckeye Chuck during various Groundhog Day celebrations held in Marion, Ohio. The images show the groundhog inside the ceremonial enclosure, as well as members of the public gathered to watch the annual prediction event.
Buckeye Chuck has been recognized as Ohio’s official weather-predicting groundhog since 1979, and the event has been closely associated with WMRN Radio’s live coverage and promotion of the tradition.
The photographs capture both the ceremonial aspects of the event and the strong public attendance that has made the Marion celebration a long-standing community tradition. Together, the images illustrate the continued cultural significance of Groundhog Day in Marion and WMRN’s role in documenting and broadcasting the event.
Research Notes
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People and Timeline
- People
- Associated Press, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, individual photographers as credited, The Marion Star (USA Today Network)
- Timeline placement
- The exact date or era for this record is still being refined. Related records and donor context may help place it more precisely in the station timeline.
Citation and Rights
WMRN-2026-020. Buckeye Chuck Celebrations – Marion Star Photo Collection. WMRN Radio History Archive.
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Full Catalog Metadata
- Object type
- Photograph
- Source / donor
- The Marion Star (published photo gallery and related coverage)
- Condition
- Good
- Physical location
- N/A – Born-digital materials
- Usage notes
- Copyright retained by The Marion Star", affiliated publishers, and credited photographers. Materials made available for historical documentation, research," and educational use. Reproduction beyond fair use requires permission from rights holders.
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