# Buckeye Chuck and Marion Radio Culture - Link: https://wmrnhistory.com/buckeye-chuck/ - Published: 2026-06-20T18:57:43-04:00 - Author: Collection Hub ## Buckeye Chuck and Marion Radio Culture The Buckeye Chuck pathway connects annual Groundhog Day broadcasts, WMRN personalities, weather folklore, buttons, audio, and civic ritual. 9 featured records 3 timeline anchors 3 people/roles [Research Portal](https://wmrnhistory.com/research/) [All Hubs](https://wmrnhistory.com/collection-hubs/) [All Exhibits](https://wmrnhistory.com/exhibits/) ### Timeline Points 1. 1990sBuckeye Chuck buttons and WMRN promotional materials support annual radio coverage. 2. 2006A Buckeye Chuck forecast is voiced by Terry Cole. 3. OngoingThe tradition links local radio, weather folklore, and civic identity. ### People and Roles * Terry Cole * Buckeye Chuck * Marion community ### Featured Accessions [ WMRN-2026-050 #### Buckeye Chuck Groundhog Day Promotional Buttons Collection Collection of promotional buttons associated with WMRN's Buckeye Chuck Groundhog Day broadcasts and events. [ WMRN-2026-040 #### WOCB-CD (TV-39 Marion) Coverage — Buckeye Chuck Groundhog Day Broadcast (February 2, 2006) [DVD] Recorded television coverage of Buckeye Chuck on Groundhog Day, February 2, 2006, aired on WOCB-CD (TV-39 Marion, Ohio). Descripti... [ WMRN-2026-052 #### Terry Cole Rotary International Radio Identification Button Rotary International identification button bearing the name "Terry Cole Radio," associated with longtime WMRN broadcaster Terry Co... [ WMRN-2026-028 #### “Come On Out to WMRN” — Buckeye Chuck Promotion Featuring Charlie Evers (Date Unknown) Newspaper clipping promoting WMRN’s Groundhog Day event featuring Charlie Evers and Buckeye Chuck, highlighting the station’s comm... [ WMRN-2026-022 #### State of Ohio Proclamation Honoring Buckeye Chuck for Outstanding Community Service State of Ohio Proclamation recognizing Buckeye Chuck for outstanding community service, issued by Auditor of State Keith Faber, Fe... [ WMRN-2026-020 #### Buckeye Chuck Celebrations – Marion Star Photo Collection Description This collection of photographs documents Buckeye Chuck during various Groundhog Day celebrations held in Marion, Ohio.... [ WMRN-2026-029 #### “Hey Chuck, It’s Charlie” — Charlie Evers Groundhog Day Promotion Photograph (Date Unknown) Photograph of Charlie Evers promoting WMRN’s Groundhog Day broadcast featuring Buckeye Chuck. [ WMRN-2026-065 #### WMRN AM Hot Country 107 Prize Button Digital image of a round station-branded prize button reading "WMRN AM Prize Button Hot Country 107." [ WMRN-2026-051 #### Hot Country 107 Prize Buttons Collection Collection of WMRN-AM Hot Country 107 promotional prize buttons in yellow, orange, and green variants. ### Related Audio, Exhibits, and Pages [ Page #### Buckeye Chuck Prediction History The documented year-by-year Buckeye Chuck prediction record from 1980 through 2026, including unresolved years and NOAA accuracy c... [ Exhibit #### Buckeye Chuck Buckeye Chuck is Ohio’s official weather-predicting groundhog and one of the most enduring broadcast traditions associated with WM... [ Exhibit #### WMRN Peanut Push The WMRN Peanut Push is one of Marion, Ohio’s most enduring community fundraising traditions. Established in 1969 through the init... [ Exhibit #### Buckeye Chuck and Marion Radio Culture [ Page #### Terry Cole Collection [ Page #### WMRN Historical Staff Roster (1940–2020) Documented, year-by-year history of WMRN-AM, WMRN-FM and Marion broadcast staff, managers, engineers and ownership from 1940 throu... ### Recently Added in This Area [ WMRN-2026-080 #### WMRN: “The Air of Difference” — Congressional Record Recognition, April 4, 1978 Original Item Congressional Record, April 4, 1978, Extensions of Remarks, page 8674, recognizing WMRN’s emergency service during t... [ WMRN-2026-079 #### WMRN Programs and Market Information Brochure — Circa 1970 Original Item WMRN promotional brochure, circa 1970 — programming and station-promotion side. WMRN promotional brochure, circa 197... [ WMRN-2026-073 #### WMRN Program Schedule, Effective October 1973 Original Item     Description Printed program schedule issued by the Marion Broadcasting Co. for WMRN in Marion, Ohio, e... [ WMRN-2026-065 #### WMRN AM Hot Country 107 Prize Button Digital image of a round station-branded prize button reading "WMRN AM Prize Button Hot Country 107."