Author: themorningthing

Why Dogs are Good for Our Health

Imagine it- the big puppy eyes, the panting tongue, the wagging tail, and the soft fur behind the ears as you give them a loving scratch. Admit it, you’re already feeling a little better just thinking about petting a dog.

It’s pretty common knowledge that most people feel happy when in the presence of a dog. Turns out though, that’s not just a feeling, it’s hard science. Dogs have noticeable and measurable benefits on our health. From keeping us physically active to reducing our stress and blood pressure, man’s best friend is also man’s best live-in health provider.

Today on the Morning Thing we shared several of these benefits that were identified by the American Kennel Club. You can see the entire list and the studies behind it HERE.

Be sure to give your pooch a little extra love today to thank them for everything they do for you. And don’t forget to bring them to August First Friday for our Dog Costume Parade! You can find all the details about it HERE.

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WNZR Talks with Zach Green, the new Knox County Health Commissioner!

WNZR talked with Zach Green his new roll as Knox County Health Commissioner on the Morning Thing.

Zach shared information about COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Lyme disease and how they affect Knox County residents.

He also told us more about himself and how people can stay connected with Knox Public Health.

Click HERE to hear Zach Green’s conversation.

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WNZR Talks with Gracie Slone about Gracie’s Helpful Hands!

WNZR talked with Gracie Slone about Gracie’s Helpful Hands, a back-to-school outreach, on the Morning Thing.

Gracie shared information about what inspired her to start Gracie’s Helpful Hands.

She also gave ways people can get involved with Gracie’s Helpful Hands and how they can stay connected and learn more about this outreach.

Click HERE to hear Gracie Slone’s conversation.

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July 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 7/29/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • tax abatement for the old Mount Vernon Middle School  
  • update on the collapse of lights on Coshocton Avenue
  • Updates on current construction projects including the projects that will be worked on in August
  • Updates from City Council include:
    • Ohio Eastern Star Home Planned Development Site Plan approval
    • Grants from the Ariel Foundation to hire a consultant for Phase 2 of the City’s Strategic Plan
    • Update on tree planting regulations in the neighborhood development plan
    • Concerns from residents about the location of the new courthouse
  • Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
  • Mount Vernon’s calendar highlights for August
  • Goals for the Mayoral Office in August

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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WNZR visits with Winners at the 2022 Artistic Arrangement Flower Show

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to visit with several Best of Show Award winners at the 2022 Knox County Fair Artistic Arrangement Flower Show.

Click HERE to hear their conversations.

You can see these beautiful arrangements in the Flower Building through the end of the fair.
We congratulate all winners.
Stop by and enjoy the designs for this year’s theme “Construction”.

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WNZR purchases a steer at the Knox County Junior Fair Sale

WNZR teamed up with Kokosing Inc., Mount Vernon Nazarene University Admissions and A+ Autobrokers to purchase a steer at the Knox County Fair. 

We purchased the steer from Ava Snively of Danville. The purchase price was $2,000!
Ava will be a Sophomore at Danville High School. She is a member of the Chapel View Barn Buddies 4-H Club and the Danville FFA.
The steer weighs 1,162 pounds. The steer is a full-blooded Black Angus. It was grain fed on feed purchased from Danville Feed and Supply. No growth hormones or other artificial growth substances were used.
Ava is part of a family that celebrates 5 generations in farming!
Click HERE to listen to the wonderful conversations with Ava and her family.

We will give away the beef on Saturday, 7/30/22 at 10am.
Big Blue will not be at the Fair on Saturday. The giveaway will be held in the WNZR studios on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
You MUST LISTEN to win! We start drawing names at 10am on Saturday, 7/30/22.  If your name is drawn, you will have 9 minutes and 9 seconds to call 740-392-9090 to claim your prize OR come to the WNZR Studios on the second floor of Founders Hall on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. 

Smithhisler Meats will provide the processing. Cosby Heating and Cooling gives a $100 gift card to Kroger to each winner too!

For more details about this contest, go to www.wnzr.fm

Complete rules for One The Road with Big Blue can be found here – https://www.wnzr.fm/contest-rules

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Zach Williams is coming to the Ohio State Fair!

The Ohio State Fair kicked off this week, but the excitement has only just begun! Next Monday, Zach Williams will be performing at the Celeste Center along with special guest We The Kingdom. WNZR is looking forward to being at the Fair and covering this concert!

We had the opportunity to speak with Zach about his upcoming appearance at the Fair. He also told us about his soon-to-release new single, shared future plans, and played Rapid Fire! You can hear the entire conversation with Zach Williams HERE.

To learn more about the concert and the rest of the State Fair activities, click HERE.

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WNZR congratulates the 2022 Knox County Junior Fair Miscellaneous Winners

WNZR congratulates the 1st Place Winners in Miscellaneous projects for this year’s Knox County Junior Fair.
These outstanding youth will be taking their projects to the Ohio State Fair.
The winners talked with us about their projects, their favorite 4H memories and shared encouragement to get involved with 4H.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversations.

You can see these projects on display in the 4H Booth building at the Knox County Fair through Friday.
Good luck to our outstanding Knox County Kids!

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WNZR shines the spotlight on the 2022 Knox County Junior Fair Board

The members of the 2022 Knox County Junior Fair Board will be working hard all this week at the Fair. WNZR had the chance to visit with several board members. They shared about their responsibilities, the projects they have worked on this year and how this experience as a leader is impacting their lives. The members also encouraged other students to get involved with 4H and the Knox County Junior Fair.

Click HERE to hear the conversations with these outstanding leaders in our community.

2022 JUNIOR FAIR BOARD OFFICERS

President – Abbey Fowler

Vice – President – Patrick Frazer

Secretary – Natasha Tucker

Treasurer – Mia Armstrong

Public Relations – Ansley Daubenmier

Historian – Jocelyn Hall

2022 Junior Fair Board Members:

Delaney Alvis, Case Armstrong, Mia Armstrong, Jacklyn Auker, Kennedy Auker, Rebekah Conrad, Ansley Daubenmier, Destinee Dickerson, Gage Eberhardt, Abbey Fowler,  Damian Frazee,Patrick Frazer, Jocelyn Hall, Mason Huffman, Alexandria Magers, Kensley McMillen, Vivian Noble, Cordillia Richert, Eli Shrader, Lindsey Swendal, Blake Tucker, Natasha Tucker, Anysten VanHouten, Jacob Van Slyke, Alayna Wittel

ADVISORS

Samantha Beheler, Junior Fair Coordinator 

Andrea Rees, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development 

Amy Carpenter, Junior Fair Advisor 

Lexie Doup, Junior Fair Advisor 

Addy Lucas, Junior Fair Advisor 

Bernie Douglas, Junior Fair Advisor 

Josh Stimpert, Junior Fair Advisor 

Katie Lindeman, Junior Fair Advisor 

Monica Magers, Junior Fair Advisor 

Nick Hegemier, Junior Fair Advisor 

Sarah Hegemier, Junior Fair Advisor 

Tara Hathaway, Junior Fair Advisor 

Cora Lyon-Eberhardt, Junior Fair Advisor

 

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2022 Knox County Fair Horticulture Show Results

Make sure to stop by the Flower building when you visit the Knox County Fair. The entries for this year’s Horticulture show are incredible.
Joann Graham shared the Best of Show winners with Marcy Rinehart. Marcy also talked with the judges about gardening and what they look for when judging flower shows.

Click HERE to hear their conversations.

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