Sonfest is this Saturday (9/16) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. All this week, The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive are featuring conversations with the artists coming to Sonfest this year.
Today, we talked with Blessing Offor. He shares some of his favorites with us including coffee, favorite snack while touring, favorite book and some of his best memories while being on the road. He also talks about some of his favorite artists that have worked with him on some powerful collaborations.
Blessing Offor gives us a preview of Saturday’s show and encourages everyone to come and have fun at Sonfest. He is passionate about creating music for everyone!
We also play Rapid Fire with Blessing Offor and learn what instrument he would like to play and the song he wishes he had written.
Click HERE for more details about Sonfest 2023 and to see the complete schedule.
Sonfest is this Saturday (9/16) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. All this week, The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive are featuring conversations with the artists coming to Sonfest this year.
Today, we talked with KB. He shares how he first got involved with music, including how Christian Hip Hop saved his life by introducing him to Jesus. KB also shares his inspirations when it comes to making his music. These names might surprise you – Charles Spurgeon and Frederick Douglas.
He gives us insight on the writing process and shares what he is currently working on in his career.
We also play Rapid Fire with KB and learn what song he wishes he had written.
Click HERE for more details about Sonfest 2023 and to see the complete schedule.
Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their excitement for Sonfest 2023 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Each host talked about their favorite artist that will be on the Main Stage at Sonfest this year. We hope you join the Big Blue Crew on Saturday in the MVNU Grove for this incredible day of music and ministry.
Marcy Rinehart is excited to see DAMAC – click HERE
Sonfest is this Saturday (9/16)at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. All this week, The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive are featuring conversations with the artists coming to Sonfest this year.
Today, we talked with Damac. He shares what he is looking forward to this year and shares some fun memories from past Sonfest appearances.
Damac gives his background in music and how he first got involved in rapping. He also shares how his Dad inspired him to pursue music.
Damac shares some of his cool experiences performing on the road and getting the opportunity to minister at a juvenile detention center.
He also gives us a preview of the album that his is currently working on that is dedicated to his late Mother.
Damac Bio: Damac’s ministry began in 2007 after Michael Lacoste accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior. With a newfound faith and a passion for youth, his mission became clear: create art that magnifies Jesus and influences the youth. He wanted to make Deeply Anointed Music About Christ (Damac). His first concerts were in front of small groups of students. The size of the crowd did not matter at all;it was all about sharing Jesus. Since then, Damac has released three albums (Immaculate, Supremacy, and Journey) selling over 5,000 copies independently.
Click HERE for more details about Sonfest 2023 and to see the complete schedule.
Click HERE to see how you can win tickets with WNZR!
We hope you enjoy these videos of the annual Big Wheel Races and Bathtub races.
Congratulations to the 2023 The Fredericktown Tomato Show Big Wheel Race winners! 3-4 years: 1st place – Beckett Moore 2nd place – Dwight Ruggles 3rd place – Bryer Overholt
5-6 years: 1st place – MJ Reed 2nd place – Randi McGuire 3rd place – Teigan Dennison
7-8 years: 1st place – Cooper Fearn 2nd place – Emmett Shipley 3rd place – Ryder Owens
Women Only (All Ages): 1st place – Kara Levering, Kiley Overholt, Challyn Shipley (37.32 seconds) 2nd place – Tami Vaughn, Staci Matthews, Lori Shipley (47.72 seconds)
Men and Women (25 and older): 1st place – Austin Geiger, Brenden Reed, Jake Streby (30.66 seconds) 2nd place – Eugene Fitzpatrick, Lucas Herbst, Jerry Ernst (31.48 seconds)
Men and Women (under 25): 1st place – Riley Zigman, Trent Rook, Jacob Rook (31.5 seconds) 2nd place – Garrett Bunnell, Nick Snell, Blake Wolford (32.2 seconds)
Minister’s Challenge Winner: Eugene Fitzpatrick, Lucas Herbst, Jerry Ernst (34.01 seconds)
Today, for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing celebrated our Grandparents. Grandparents Day is this Sunday, 9/10. The show hosts shared how their grandparents impacted their lives.
WNZR is going “On The Road with Big Blue” this week to the Fredericktown Tomato Show!
Join us for 4 days of family fun! This year’s theme is “Sweet Home Fredericktown”.
The Morning Thing spoke with several board members about this year’s event. Listen in to the conversations below. – We talked with Chris Well about Little Miss Tomato contest, entertainment and the annual Plate Auction. – Kyle Lepley also shared how this year’s Plate Auction is on Saturday at 7:30pm. 10 limited, hand-painted edition plates are auctioned off to benefit the fair. This year the plate features Bonhomie Acres Pure Ohio Maple Syrup. The plate features the “sugar house” from a 1964 photo when the Brown families tapped about 1,000 trees to produce maple syrup o the farm. – Carol Ruggles talked about this year’s Kids Parade on Thursday at 6:30pm – Lesley Ruggles shared details about the annual Baby Crawling Contest, Friday at 6pm – Cale Grubb talked about Big Wheel Races, Rids and the many choices of FOOD!
Click HERE for a full schedule for the 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show.
Click HERE for details on Big Blue’s visit to Fredericktown.
WNZR joins KSAAT (the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team) and New Directions of Knox County to support the 2023 Teen Advisory Council’s Color for a Cause Race.
Have the time of your life with your family, friends, and/or co-workers. The Color for a Cause Race is hosted by the Teen Advisory Council and takes place at Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon.
This event is all about fun, family, friends, and healthy lifestyles! Join the TAC for a little exercise and lots of colorful FUN! Your day will consist of a 3.1 mile run/walk or a 1-mile run/walk through Ariel Foundation Park as colorful, washable powder flies. Cross the finish line colored like a rainbow to get your medal!
Check-in is at the Park National Bank Pavilion. All pre-registrations will receive a white t-shirt, race number, finisher medal, and most importantly, Color Run Swag!
Join the fun at Ariel Foundation Park! Registration and packet pick-up begins at 4 p.m., and the race begins at 5:30 p.m. A Kids Fun Run will take place at 5 p.m.
WNZR will broadcast from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
TAC, the Teen Advisory Council is hosting the event. All proceeds will benefit TAC, Knox County’s youth-led prevention group. The Teen Advisory Council focuses on preventing unhealthy behaviors among Knox County youth before they begin. TAC students from all Knox County schools plan and execute prevention projects. They actively work to end teen dating violence and sexual violence, as well as the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and substance use among peers. TAC members are ambassadors of healthy, safe, equal, and non-violent relationships among their peers and in the community.
Registration pricing options are: Individual (Ages 13+) – $30 Individual (Ages 5 – 12): $10 Kids 4 and under are FREE The Kids Fun Run is FREE Team of 4 – $100 through Race Day Team of 10+ – $15 per runner through Race Day (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult)
Remember to wear white clothes because there will be multiple color stations! Call New Directions at 740-397-4357 with questions. WNZR talked with Libby Barteau, TAC Advisor about this year’s Color for a Cause Race on Saturday 9/2!
WNZR is excited to be part of September First Friday tonight! Our Big Blue Crew will be on-site sharing updates and giving away WNZR goodies. Please stop by our location, near the MVNU Dog Fountain, and register for our special “Clean Up, Drink Up, and Frame Up” prize basket featuring: · An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy McDougale gives you 4 hours of house cleaning (Valued at $120) · One $15.00 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop · An 8 X 10 color portrait from Seavolt’s Studio Photography (Valued at $150)
Plus, WNZR goodies including an “On the Road with Big Blue” t-shirt, NIV Bible, coasters, cups, micro-fiber cloths, hand fans, Frisbees, guitar flyswatter, magnets, chip clips, and more! The prize package is valued at over $300!
Experience Mount Vernon Board Member, Lisa Lloyd, shared highlights of the event with The Morning Thing. She talked about the “Back to School” Theme, food choices, and parking options. She also shared special thanks to the sponsors for September. Click HERE for all the details about September First Friday. Click HERE to stay connected and up to date on Experience Mount Vernon and all the upcoming acitivies in downtown Mount Vernon.
Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing celebrated National Forgiveness Day. The hosts shared about a time when they experienced forgiveness.
Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Rise and Shine 