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Anthony McNeal talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Anthony McNeal, downtown manager of Experience Mount Vernon, leads the KidZone at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

He talks about how the festival helps support the local community.

He shares details of this year’s KidZone and gives details about the events happening each day of the festival.

The KidZone is at the South end of Main Street, by the South Stage, and by the Buchwald Center and the dog fountain.

Anthony McNeal shares his excitement about the growth of downtown, including the renovations and new businesses. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Susan Kahrl talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Susan Kahrl serves on the entertainment committee of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board and leads the Youth Showcase. She talked with local media about this year’s festival.

She talks about how this festival is growing and getting better every year.
She shares details of this year’s Youth Showcase and tells us what to expect at the festival.
The Youth Showcase will be held Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 on the South Stage by the KidZone.

Susan Kahrl shares her excitement about meeting new people in the community at the festival. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Joe Bell talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Joe Bell serves as the Co-Director of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s festival.

He talks about how this festival has something for everyone and lets people be creative.
He shares details of this year’s Festival Wood Challenge and explains the theme of creating toys and unique items for children.
The Wood Challenge items will be on display in the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel Ballroom throughout the festival. They will be auctioned off on Saturday, 8/13 at 6pm in front of City Hall.

Joe also talks about another NEW creative challenge for local artists involving 8-foot carousel horses!

Another NEW event at this year’s festival is the Bistro. Play It Blue Jazz will perform Friday night from 10pm – 11pm for a perfect and relaxing way to end the evening.

Joe Bell shares his excitement about seeing imagination and creativity coming to life at the festival. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see the Wood Challenge pieces that are up for bid. You can place your bid now!

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Trina Trainor talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Trina Trainor serves as the Co-Director of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. She talked with local media about this year’s festival.
She talks about what makes this event important to her.

She thanks sponsors and partners and shares an overview of this year’s schedule, performers, and vendors.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Joe Rinehart talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Joe Rinehart serves as the Chairman of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s festival.
He talks about what makes this event so special – it is a celebration of arts and music in our community.
He thanks sponsors and partners and shares an overview of this year’s schedule.
Joe shares how people can support the festival and the need for volunteers, especially on setup this Thursday, 8/11.
Joe explains how you can “Choose YOUR Experience” at the festival.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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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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