# WMRN-AM 1490 Collection Hub - Link: https://wmrnhistory.com/wmrn-am/ - Published: 2026-06-20T18:57:43-04:00 - Author: Collection Hub ## WMRN-AM 1490 The AM station pathway for founding records, early studio materials, WMRN News, local programming, anniversaries, and Marion civic broadcasting. 9 featured records 4 timeline anchors 5 people/roles [Research Portal](https://wmrnhistory.com/research/) [All Hubs](https://wmrnhistory.com/collection-hubs/) [All Exhibits](https://wmrnhistory.com/exhibits/) ### Timeline Points 1. 1940WMRN-AM signs on under the auspices of Robert and Frank Mason. 2. 1948-1949Rod Serling works in Marion radio during his college years. 3. 1960The station marks its twentieth anniversary. 4. 2010WMRN alumni gather for the seventieth anniversary celebration. ### People and Roles * Robert Mason * Frank Mason * Terry Cole * Jeff Ruth * Rod Serling ### Featured Accessions [ WMRN-2026-053 #### WMRN 53 Years Serving the Marion Area Promotional Timeline Handout Printed WMRN promotional timeline handout headed "Celebrating 53 Years of Serving the Marion Area," likely produced in or after Se... [ WMRN-2026-037 #### “Evers In The Morning” — WMRN-AM Program Announcement (October 15, 1990) Advertisement announcing “Evers In The Morning” on WMRN-AM beginning October 15, 1990. [ WMRN-2026-033 #### WMRN Alumni Gather for 70th Anniversary Celebration — Group Photograph (Date Unknown) Photograph of WMRN alumni gathered to celebrate the station’s 70th anniversary in Marion, Ohio. [ WMRN-2026-031 #### WMRN Morning Personalities Photograph — Jeff Ruth and Charlie Evers (WMRN-AM) with Scott Shawver (WMRN-FM) (Circa 1995) Photograph of WMRN personalities Jeff Ruth and Charlie Evers (WMRN-AM) alongside Scott Shawver (WMRN-FM), circa 1995. [ WMRN-2026-078 #### Robert Tussing Mason Profile, “He Didn’t Wait to Be Asked to Serve” — Broadcasting, November 29, 1965 Original Item Robert Tussing Mason featured in Broadcasting magazine’s “Week’s Profile,” November 29, 1965, page 93. Description O... [ WMRN-2026-074 #### Emanuel Lutheran Radio Ministry 25th Anniversary Recording — January 28, 1968 This recording commemorates the 25th anniversary of Emanuel Lutheran Church’s radio ministry and is associated with Rev. Hollensen... [ WMRN-2026-041 #### WMRN-AM On-Air Studio Interior (Late 1990s Era) Description Interior view of the WMRN-AM on-air studio, likely photographed in the mid-to-late 1990s. The image captures the stati... [ WMRN-2026-039 #### Articles of Incorporation — Marion Broadcasting Company (April 22, 1940)   This document formally established the legal corporate entity responsible for constructing and operating radio station WMRN in M... [ WMRN-2026-026 #### Rod Serling Commentary on V-E Day Anniversary — WMRN Broadcast (May 6, 1948) In this historic WMRN broadcast from May 6, 1948, a young Rod Serling delivers a reflective commentary marking the third anniversa... ### Related Audio, Exhibits, and Pages [ 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... [ Page #### Media & Press Official media resources, quick facts, logos, approved images, background information and press contacts for the WMRN Radio Histor... [ Exhibit #### Coats for Christmas: A WMRN Community Tradition The history of WMRN's Coats for Christmas campaign: preserved broadcast audio, documented annual coat collections, community partn... [ Page #### Save Your WMRN History Have old WMRN photographs, recordings, documents, memorabilia, or memories? Help the WMRN Radio History Archive identify, document... [ Page #### WMRN Archive Wishlist A public support page listing preservation supplies, storage materials, digitization equipment, and archival tools needed to help... [ Exhibit #### WMRN Radio: The Station That Carried Marion Interpretive Exhibit WMRN Radio: The Station That Carried Marion An exhibit exploring WMRN’s role in the life of Marion, Ohio, thr... ### Recently Added in This Area [ WMRN-2026-083 #### Charlie Evers Interviews a Young “Beavis” — Union County Fair (Date Unknown) Charlie Evers conducts a humorous interview at the Union County Fair with a young participant portraying Beavis from the animated... [ WMRN-2026-082 #### Will Beard as “Marv Albert” Introduces Joe Suarez — Morning Magazine, 1996 Marion County Fair WMRN personality Will Beard performs a playful impression of sportscaster Marv Albert while introducing Joe Suarez during Morning... [ WMRN-2026-081 #### WMRN Community Calendar Promo — Paul James (Date Unknown) A short Community Calendar promotional announcement voiced by Paul James and aired on WMRN-AM, WMRN-FM, and WYNT-FM. The promo dir... [ 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...