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August First Friday is tonight in downtown Mount Vernon!

Anthony McNeal, Mount Vernon Downtown Manager shared details with WNZR’s Wesley Boston about the exciting schedule for August First Friday.

This month’s theme is the “Dog Days of Summer”! You can enjoy music, food, family activities and the “Dog Days of Summer” Costume Parade!

The event runs from 6-9pm tonight! For a complete schedule of events and a map of tonight’s event, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/first-friday

Anthony also shared plans for September First Friday and future events coming to downtown Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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August 2021 MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for our August MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shares updates on construction, Move-In Day, MVNU’s approach to COVID-19 for fall semester and his goals for the upcoming school year. Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for students, faculty and staff.

MVNU will begin classes on 8/30/21.

For more information about Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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Do you treat your children like you treat your dog?

Parents, you can learn a lot from the Dog Whisperer.

Here are 10 ways that you should treat your children like your dog, from imom.com

Click HERE to read this article that is full of insight for parents.

1. Be the Alpha Dog. Be confident in your parenting.  Let them know you are in charge and are the “alpha-dog.”  Your children will pick up on this and be confident in you as their parent/owner.

2. Give Them Treats. Encourage and praise your children for doing the right thing and showing good behavior, just as you would give your dog a treat for being good.

3. Be Consistent. Dogs learn new behaviors through repetition and consistency.  Be consistent with rules and discipline so lessons can be learned.  Inconsistency sends the wrong message.

4. Play. Puppies are playful, and so are children.  Make time in your day to play with your kids and let them be children.  Let them act silly, get a little loud and run off some of their puppy energy.

5. Keep them on a Leash. When dogs are small, they need to be kept close so they don’t run off and get into danger.  Children need close supervision too.  Even as they leave the tiny puppy stage, you still need to be very aware of the details of their school life and friend life.

6. Work as a Team. You and your husband should have the same philosophy about raising your children.  If you tell your kids no, but your husband goes against you and tells them yes, it’s like a puppy begging at the table—it will go to the person more likely to give it food.

7. Expand their World. From an early age, children and dogs need to be socialized with people outside the home and with peers.  Learning to interact with others is essential and important for development.  Once children get older, socialization is still important.  Children are easily influenced by their peers so it is important that you as a parent are aware of who your children spend time with.

8. Lavish Them With Love. We reward every little thing our puppy does right; do the same for your children. Hug them every day.  Kiss them and show them all of the love you feel in your heart.

9. Reprimand Quickly and Then Forgive. Make sure you address behavior issues right away so they are fresh in the child’s mind.  Be fair with punishment.  Do not hold grudges.  Forgive your children, but stay firm with punishments.  When the discipline is complete, move on.

10. Train them for the Long-Term. Put in the time when the child is young and the end result will be good behavior when they’re grown.

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Dog Days of Summer

Today was the first day to kick off dog week! In honor of August First Friday coming up with WNZR’s “Dog Days of Summer” Costume Parade! Today we talked about 12 tips to help dogs with the summer heat. Thanks to Cat and Dog First Aid for this amazing article to help us keep our furry friends. To read this article for yourself click HERE.

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July Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our July Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics include:

  • Construction Projects Update
  • The City’s Response to complaints about traffic in residential areas
  • Updates on the Kokosing River Restoration Project
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Depart- including the new PAK United Program
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
  • Recent analysis of the City’s parks
  • The Knox County Fair
  • Updates from City Council- including the Clintonville Water and Wastewater Project and American Rescue Act Funds
  • Highlight of City’s calendar of events for families

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall:

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

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Have you been to the Flower Building at the Knox County Fair?

Don’t miss the Knox County Fair Artistic Arrangement Flower Show. Make sure to stop in the Flower Building to see the amazing entries.

This year’s theme is the Olympics!
The arrangements are creative, beautiful and truly unique.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with several Best of Show winners.

Click HERE to listen to their conversations about this incredible artistic arrangements.

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2021 Knox County Junior Fair Sale of Champions Broadcast on WNZR

WNZR was proud to broadcast live at the Knox County Fair Sale of Champions!
Did you miss our broadcast of the 2021 Sale of Champions? Good News!
You can hear the entire broadcast here.
Listen in as WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talks with the Grand Champions and Reserve Champion winners from this year’s Knox County Fair.
You can also hear Marcy Rinehart give results from each animal sold.

Click HERE to hear all the action.

Also, be sure to check out the pictures on our website: www.wnzr.fm/scrapbook

Thanks to Park National Bank and Revere Roofing Company for partnering with us to bring you live results from this year’s Sale of Champions!

Here are the results:

The 2021 Knox County Junior Fair Sales brought in a total of $701,170 (includes Dairy Product)

Sale of Champions (including the Dairy Product) total was $96,020

(The individual sale totals below include the amounts collected from the grand and reserve champions).

The Market Goat Sale had a total of $89,150
The Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Erich Rhodeback of Anything Goes 4H Club. State Representative Rick Carfagna bought the animal for a price of $2,100.

The Reserve Champion Market Goat was shown by Aubree Hess of Boots and Banners 4H Club. A team of 5 buyers purchased her animal for $2,600. They included: Small’s Sand and Gravel, Small’s Farm, Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms and Turning Leaf Occupational Therapy.

The Broiler (Chicken) Sale total was $82,300
The Grand Champion broilers (pen of 3) was shown by Julian Ball of Better Livestock 4H Club.  Small’s Asphalt Paving and Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms bought the animals for $2,300

The Reserve Champion broilers were shown by Katie Lindeman of Country Critters 4H Club. Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms was the buyer at $5,100

The Swine Sale total was $168,550
The Grand Champion hog (and Heavy Weight Division Champion) was shown by Alenah Boeshart of Chapelview Barn Buddies 4H Club. Beheler Excavating/Beheler Farms, Small’s Sand and Gravel and Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream purchased the hog for a total price of $5,500

The Reserve Champion hog was shown by Grady Row of Anything Goes 4H Club and was purchased by Smithhisler Meats for $2,600
(His hog was also the Grand Champion of the Mid Weight Division)

The Rabbit Sale total was $76,600
The Grand Champion Rabbit (Market Fryers) was shown by Justin Zollars of Blue Ribbon Livestock 4H Club and was purchased by Alumni Roofing Company for a total price of $4,250

The Reserve Champion Rabbit was shown by Isabella Byler of Barnyard Bunch 4H Club and was purchased by Riverside Recovery Services LLC for a total price of $3,000

The Market Beef Sale brought in a total of $90,650
The Grand Champion Market Beef Steer was shown by Gavin Burke from Smokin’ Spurs 4H Club. Shipley Seed Service LLC made the purchase at a total price of $12,500

The Reserve Champion Market Beef Steer was shown by Charley Beheler from Country Critters 4H Club. Alumni Roofing Company and Boeshart Farm/Branton and Sarah Boeshart purchased the animal for a total price of $13,000

The Dairy Market Feeder Sale brought in a total of $73,425
The Grand Champion Dairy Market Feeder was shown by Taylnn Morningstar from East Knox FFA. Small’s Asphalt Paving, Donley Ford and Southeastern Equipment Company made the purchase at a total price of $4,100

The Reserve Champion Dairy Market Feeder was shown by Amanda Annett from Wranglers 4H Club. The Kari Ball Agency – Nationwide Insurance and Didinger Crop Service purchased the animal for a total price of $4,100

The Market Dairy Steer Sale brought in a total of $38,150
The Grand Champion Market Dairy Steer was shown by Ethan Swendal from Creative Kids 4H Club. Park National Bank, Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms and Loundonville Farmers Equity made the purchase for a total price of $5,000

The Reserve Champion Market Dairy Steer was shown by Amanda Annett from Wranglers 4H Club. John Hinderer Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram purchased the animal for a total price of $5,400

The Beef Feeders Sale brought in a total of $18,250

The Dairy Product Sale brought in a total of $2,870

The Lamb Sale had a total of $34,350
The Grand Champion Market Lamb was shown by Ashton Anderson of Animals R Us 4H Club. Knox Community Hospital purchased the animal for $3,400

The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was shown by (his brother) Austin Anderson of Animals R Us 4H Club. Andrew Brenner, State Senator purchased the animal for a total of $2,700

The Pen of 3 Market Lamb Sale had a total of $10,700
The Grand Champion Pen of 3 market lambs was shown by Chesnee Fairall of Animals R Us 4H Club. Park National Bank purchased the animal for a total of $5,600

The Reserve Champion Pen was shown by Caleb McKee of Clinton Clovers 4H Club.
John Hinderer Honda was the buyer at $5,100

The Turkey Sale total was $16,175
The Grand Champion Turkey was shown by Cordilla Richert of Creative Kids 4H Club. 

Knox Community Hospital purchased the animal for $2,200
The Reserve Champion Turkey was shown by Case Armstrong of Down on the Farm 4H Club. Broerman Insurance Agency was the buyer at $2,600

There was one 4H member with MULTIPLE ANIMALS in the Sale:

Amanda Annett had the:
1. Reserve Champion Dairy Market Feeder – sold for $4,100

2. Reserve Champion Market Dairy Steer – sold for $5,400

Amanda’s Sale Total: $9,500

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we love the Knox County Fair!

For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing co-hosts shared what they love about the Knox County Fair.

Click HERE to hear Marcy, Kelsi and Wesley talk about their favorite things to see and do at the Fair.

You still have time to enjoy the 2021 Fair. Click HERE to see the schedule.

Click HERE to register for WNZR’s prizes.

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Little Miss Knox County Fair 2021

WNZR loves connecting you with all aspects of the Knox County Fair, from the 4H members, to the Fair Board, to the animal sales. We especially love when ever we get to talk with any of the kids involved and hear their stories, whether they are showing animals or are taking projects to the state fair. Marcy Rinehart had the opportunity to have one of these wonderful conversations this week at the Fair with this year’s Little Miss Knox County Fair, Elizabeth Swetnam. You can hear Marcy’s entire conversation with Elizabeth HERE.

We want to congratulate Elizabeth on being crowned Little Miss Knox County Fair 2021! We also would like to congratulate Presley Smith who was crowned Little Miss Knox County Fair 2020 this week as well since the competition could not be held last year due to the pandemic.

For more on WNZR’s involvement at the Knox County Fair this week, click HERE.

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WNZR shares details of the 2021 Junior Fair Sales Day

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jim Blanchard, President of the Junior Fair Sales Committee. Jim shared the details of Sale Day including the schedule, how to become a buyer and how the animal processing works for the buyers. He also talked about the success of Sale Day and his hopes and expectations for 2021.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

WNZR brings you a special broadcast on Thursday, 7/29. Join us LIVE from 9:30am – 11:30am at the Knox County Fair Sale of Champions.

We will bring you the results as they happen – as the grand and reserve champion animals are sold. We’ll also talk to the 4-H kids that have shown these award-winning animals.

Listen on 90.9FM, online at wnzr.fm or with the WNZR app for your cell phone.

Thanks to Park National Bank and Revere Roofing Company for partnering with us to bring you live results from this year’s Sale of Champions!

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