Buckeye Chuck Set To Poke His Head Out Of His Burrow In Marion, Ohio on Groundhog Day

WHAT: iHeartMedia Marion’s 1490 WMRN, Marion's News, Weather and Sports station, in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will host Groundhog Day with Buckeye Chuck, Ohio’s official weather prognosticating groundhog, for is his 46th year!

Buckeye Chuck will be greeting his fans at a live in-person celebration at the Marion County Fairgrounds Colosseum on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 7–8 a.m. The event will also broadcast live on 1490 WMRN. Fans can also catch the event on Buckeye Chuck’s Facebook Fan Page. Sponsor for the event is Pillar Credit Union.

Legend says if Buckeye Chuck sees his shadow at sunrise, Ohioans will have to deal with six more weeks of winter.

Buckeye Chuck is also asking fans to support the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Fans and listeners are encouraged to bring a cash donation or non-perishable food items to Buckeye Chuck’s Groundhog Day Celebration. The first 100 visitors to donate will receive an “iHeart Buckeye Chuck” T-Shirt sponsored by Hessler’s Screen Printing and More. Refreshments from A & M’s Donut Wagon from Crestline will also be available on site.

WHEN: Sunday February 2, 2025

7 – 8 a.m.

WHERE: Marion County Fairgrounds Colosseum

220 E Fairground St.

Marion, OH 43302

QUOTE: “Chuck has been studying weather patterns, jet stream anomalies, computer models, and napping in order to procure Ohio’s most accurate springtime forecast,” said Chris Kelly, VP of Programming for iHeartMedia Marion. “The team at 1490 WMRN looks forward to bringing a great community day alongside Buckeye Chuck, and we hope to bring as many donations as we can to St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry.”

MEDIA MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE EVENT

For questions relating to the radio promotion of event, contact Chris Kelly at ChrisKelly@iheartmedia.com or 419-610-3223.

About iHeartMedia Marion

iHeartMedia Marion owns and operates [WMRN-AM, WMRN-FM and WYNT-FM] and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History having recently completed its $150 million transformation illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass millions of artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature. Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards more than 12,500 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. With its expanded campus totaling more than 375,000 square feet, more than 2 acres of outdoor visitor areas, and completely reimagined exhibits, the Museum serves as a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit CMNH.org.

Information on Buckeye Chuck, animal ambassador residing at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. https://www.cmnh.org/in-the-news/media-inquiries

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