# WMRN-FM Collection Hub

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- Published: 2026-06-20T18:57:43-04:00
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Collection Hub

## WMRN-FM

The FM pathway for simulcast history, beautiful music, country-format transitions,
FM broadcasts, and later station branding.

 9 featured records 4 timeline anchors 3 people/roles

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### Timeline Points

 1. 1953WMRN-FM signs on and simulcasts WMRN-AM.
 2. 1967WMRN-FM moves into its own beautiful music format.
 3. 1981The FM format shifts toward contemporary country programming.
 4. 1992WMRN-FM becomes Hot Country 107.

### People and Roles

 * Terry Cole
 * WMRN-FM staff
 * Marion Broadcasting Company

### Featured Accessions

 [  WMRN-2026-008

#### WMRN-FM Christmas Day Broadcast Recordings (1973)

This accession preserves an off-air recording of WMRN-FM’s Christmas Day programming
broadcast on December 25, 1973. The recording...

 [  WMRN-2026-069

#### WMRN-FM Reception Verification Letter to David F. Thomas

Letter on WMRN/Marion Broadcasting Co. letterhead thanks David F. Thomas for his
WMRN-FM reception report and describes WMRN-FM's...

 [  WMRN-2026-066

#### Scott Shawver WMRN-FM Buried Alive Publicity Stunt Clippings

Three related clippings document WMRN-FM radio personality Scott Shawver being buried
alive as a Marion Jaycees haunted-forest fun...

 [  WMRN-2026-047

#### Buckeye Country 107 Denim Button-Down Shirt

Buckeye Country 107 Denim Button-Down Shirt (WMRN-2026-047) is a Promotional Apparel
associated with WMRN-AM / WMRN-FM, preserved...

 [  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-2026-051

#### Hot Country 107 Prize Buttons Collection

Collection of WMRN-AM Hot Country 107 promotional prize buttons in yellow, orange,
and green variants.

 [  WMRN-2026-046

#### Hot Country 107 Promotional Sweater

Hot Country 107 Promotional Sweater (WMRN-2026-046) is a Promotional Apparel associated
with WMRN-AM / WMRN-FM, preserved within t...

 [  WMRN-2026-045

#### Hot Country 107 Promotional Jacket

Hot Country 107 Promotional Jacket (WMRN-2026-045) is a Promotional Apparel associated
with WMRN-AM / WMRN-FM, preserved within th...

 [  WMRN-2026-044

#### Hot Country 107 Promotional Polo Shirt

Hot Country 107 Promotional Polo Shirt (WMRN-2026-044) is a Promotional Apparel 
associated with WMRN-AM / WMRN-FM, preserved withi...

### Related Audio, Exhibits, and Pages

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#### From Beautiful Music to Hot Country 107

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#### Save Your WMRN History

Have old WMRN photographs, recordings, documents, memorabilia, or memories? Help
the WMRN Radio History Archive identify, document...

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#### Hot Country 107 Collection Hub

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#### 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...

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#### Media & Press

Official media resources, quick facts, logos, approved images, background information
and press contacts for the WMRN Radio Histor...

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#### WMRN Archive Wishlist

A public support page listing preservation supplies, storage materials, digitization
equipment, and archival tools needed to help...

### Recently Added in This Area

 [  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...

 [  WMRN-2026-077

#### WMRN “AM-FM and WMRN Farms” Advertisement — 1960 Broadcasting Yearbook

Original Item WMRN advertisement from the 1960 Broadcasting Yearbook, page A-208,
promoting AM-FM service and WMRN Farms. Descript...

 [  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...