Recorded Broadcast Collection
Digitally preserved WMRN-AM and WMRN-FM broadcasts. Historical audio from Marion's signal since 1940.
The Recorded Broadcast Collection serves as the official audio access point of the WMRN Radio History Archive. Each release represents a preserved broadcast document, presented with contextual history and archival documentation.
Audio quality, production style, pacing, and language reflect the era in which the material was originally aired. Recordings are preserved intentionally as historical artifacts.
All releases are cataloged within the permanent archival record. Each recording is preserved as part of the permanent historical record of WMRN.
From the Collection
67 Years On The Air: Anniversary Celebration | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | December 21, 2007
A special anniversary broadcast celebrating the 67th anniversary of WMRN Radio, originally aired live on December 21, 2007. This recording documents a unique on-air reunion featuring many of the individuals who helped shape WMRN’s history, including Jeff Ruth, Scott Spears,…
Published: June 5, 2026
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Collection Access
The Recorded Broadcast Collection is available via iHeartRadio and other distribution platforms. Recordings can be accessed directly or through supported listening services.
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Archival Scope
Each preserved broadcast includes:
- Original broadcast date (when known)
- Format and source information
- Contextual notes and documentation
- Accession reference within the archive
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