Toledo, Ohio — A piece of Toledo radio history is turning heads online after a rare vintage 93Q radio memorabilia collection surfaced on eBay, instantly transporting longtime Northwest Ohio listeners back to the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The collection, being sold by former 93Q DJ Debbie O’Donnell, includes a vintage wool-and-leather varsity bomber jacket covered in authentic radio station pins, a black 93Q t-shirt, sheets of vintage station stickers, and a thank-you note from legendary Toledo morning host Steve Mason.
But it’s the jacket that really captures the era.
Covered in colorful retro pins — including a Ghostbusters II-themed pin and other pop culture throwbacks — the jacket feels like a snapshot of Toledo during the height of 93Q’s popularity. For many listeners, the station was more than just another preset on the radio dial. It was part of growing up in Northwest Ohio.
WRQN officially launched as “93Q” in the early 1980s, blending rock and Top 40 into a format that quickly gained momentum despite competing against larger stations with much stronger signals. Branding itself as “Hit Rock, Hit Radio, 93Q,” the station became known for its energetic personalities, cutting-edge music mix, and strong connection with Toledo-area listeners.
The station featured well-known local personalities including Steve Mason, Diane Scribner, Brad Hanson, Ted Kelly, Scott Greggory and others. Popular syndicated programs like Casey’s Top 40 and Saturday Night Hot Mix became staples of the station’s lineup, while specialty shows like “93Q’s On The Edge” introduced listeners to alternative rock before it broke into the mainstream.
In 1991, the station famously stunned listeners by dropping the 93Q format and transitioning into oldies after a brief “Louie Louie” stunt loop that many longtime Toledo listeners still remember today.
Steve Mason later went on to work in national media ventures including ESPN. Diane Scribner eventually left broadcasting to pursue a career in nursing after attending Owens Community College, specializing in oncology care. She passed away in 2021.
Now, decades later, an old station jacket and a handful of memorabilia are reminding Northwest Ohio just how important local radio once was and how deeply stations like 93Q became woven into the culture of Toledo itself.
This report is part of the Stream 419 network, delivering local news, sports, radio, and media across Northwest Ohio. For more coverage, visit Stream419.com.
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