Category: Big Blue Crew

The 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show wrapped up with Family FUN on Saturday 9/9

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

Congratulations to the 2023 The Fredericktown Tomato Show Bathtub Race Winners!

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)

Fastest time: Austin Geiger, Brenden Reed, Jake Streby (30.66 seconds)

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The 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show is this week!

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.

Click HERE to register for prizes with WNZR!

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The TAC Color for a Cause Race is Tomorrow 9/2!

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)

Online registration is available HERE

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!

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September First Friday is tonight (9/1) in downtown Mount Vernon!

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.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 9/1/23 – Forgiveness

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.”

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The Big Blue Crew shares encouragement to MVNU Students

Today is the first day of classes for Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Members of the WNZR Staff share messages of encouragement to new and returning students.
We hope that you have a great day and make this a great semester.
Remember to connect with WNZR to find encouragement every day.
Find us at 90.9FM, wnzr.fm, wnzr.tv and apps for every phone.

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Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life shares excitement for Move-In Day

WNZR joins Mount Vernon Nazarene University to welcome new students today to campus.

It is NEW Student Move-In Day!

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life talked with Allison Prouty about this exciting day. She shared an overview of this year’s schedule including what she is most looking forward to as students return to campus.

Tiffany also shared goals that she has for the 23-24 school year and exciting new things that are happening for the student body.

Tiffany shares a special message for students and their families. She also shares how we can pray for her and her team as the school year begins.

Enjoy the conversation!

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Praisestock 2023 is this Sunday!

WNZR is honored to be part of Praisestock 2023.
Praisestock is an annual outdoor live Christian worship event highlighting outreach in the community.
Location: Ariel-Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center
Date: Sunday, August 20, 2023
Time: 10am – 6:15pm

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Directors Dave Ewart and Ben Staats about this wonderful event. They share the schedule, the importance of having local praise bands this year and whey this event is so important to the community.

2023 Lineup
10:00am: Welcome and Community Worship Service (led by Salvation Army Worship Team)
12:00 noon: Salvation Army Worship Team
12:45pm: Dave and Jen
1:30pm: Faith Outpost Worship Team
2:30pm: Chestnut Ridge
3:30pm: First Church of the Nazarene Worship Team
4:30pm: Covenant Christian Church Worship Team
5:30pm: Trinity Assembly of God Worship Team

Between performances, various Christian-based organizations in the community will be featured in an interview format.

Times are tentative and subject to change. Event will proceed rain or shine.

Food vendors will be at Praisestock.

  • On the Rise BBQ –  pulled pork, BBQ beef sandwiches and  signature dishes
  • Sweets n Treats – slushies, snow cones, frozen bananas, frozen strawberries with chocolate, popcorn, drinks, etc.

Exhibitors will be there representing about 25 faith-based organizations throughout Knox County and Central Ohio to discuss their mission and successes. They will answer questions you might have. Many will have special treats or activities for the kids too! (Yes, kids are welcome!)

Here’s a tentative list of exhibitors planning to attend next Sunday:

– Food for the Hungry

– Risen Thrift

– Springs of Love

– Mental Health & Recovery

– Protect Women Ohio

– Center for Christian Virtue

– Hospice of North Central Ohio

– The Least of These Ministry

– KNCM (Knox Network of Christian Ministries)

– WNZR

– Starting Point

– The Lazarus Life Ministry

– Interchurch Social Services

– Hope Now Furniture Bank

– Touch Point

– The Escape Zone

– Place 4 Grace

– Revive Ohio

– Operation Christmas Child

– Joy of Living Camp

– Habitat for Humanity

– Gospel Supply

– Gideons International

– FootPrints for Jesus

– Life Wise Academy

– MMS Aviation

– Salvation Army

Find out more at praisestock.org

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