WNZR was excited to connect with the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Royalty.
2023 Queen – Mia Armstrong
1st Runner Up – Reagan Ward
2nd Runner Up – Vivian Noble.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had a chance to chat with these ladies, along with the 2022 Queen, Anna Maglott.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Keep checking back throughout the week as WNZR shares more great interviews and results from the 2023 Knox County Fair. Also, get registered to win HERE!
Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, was a special guest on The Morning Thing today. She shared all the details of tonight’s July First Friday.
The theme is “Wild July”!
Lacey gives us an overview of the schedule, parking information, details about this month’s Classic Car Cruise-In, and food choices.
The event is from 6pm – 9pm on Friday, 7/7 in downtown Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Click HERE to see more details about tonight’s event, plus see what is in WNZR’s “Clean Up, Drink Up, Soak Up and Frame Up” prize basket!
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts celebrate the Columbus Zoo’s visit to July First Friday.
Alyssa and Marcy share their favorite animal to see when visiting the zoo.
Don’t miss a chance to see animals tonight on the Public Square in downtown Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear about penguins and manatees!
July First Friday is tonight from 6pm – 9pm!
Click HERE for more details about tonight’s event and how to register for WNZR’s “Clean Up, Drink Up, Soak Up and Frame Up” Prize Basket!
In honor of Independence Day, Alyssa and Marcy share their favorite ways to celebrate the 4th of July.
We hope and pray that you get time to spend with family and friends for this very special holiday.
Click HERE to hear from our hosts.
The WNZR Crew is On The Road with Big Blue this week at the Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival.
So, today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things to do at this festival. It is a lot of fun for families!
Click HERE to hear from Alyssa Sidle and Marcy Rinehart.
Click HERE to see the complete festival schedule.
Click HERE to register for our Family Summer Fun Prize Baskets. Thanks to Mid-Ohio Powersports for their partnership!
The Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival is happening this week! This festival is full of music, entertainment, food and fun for your family.
WNZR talked with Committee Member, Candy McCracken. She has been helping coordinate the festival for 22 years!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
She shares details about this year’s schedule and activities.
She is excited about the 9 amazing inflatables that are coming including a Velcro Wall, Human Foosball, Star Wars Obstacle Course and Slide.
There will also be music on stage each day, 12 food vendors, over 50 crafters and a big parade Saturday morning at 10am.
Candy shares details about parking and how to stay connected with the festival.
Website – heartofohiousa.com
Facebook – Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival
If you would like to volunteer at the festival, please call Candy at 740-501-6144.
Get registered to win a Family Summer Fun Prize Basket courtesy of Mid-Ohio Powersports and WNZR. WNZR will give away 4 baskets during the festival. Each basket is valued at over $240!
Click HERE to register!
This week for our Friday Favorites, we celebrated National Road Trip Day!
Marcy and Alyssa shared their favorite road trip memories.
Click HERE to hear their fun stories.
Got a great story of the open road with family or friends? Share it with us at wnzr@mvnu.edu
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from this school year.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart, Allison Prouty and Ricky Geyer.
Allison and Ricky are headed to internships for their summer. Please pray for this transition for them and Marcy.
Alyssa Sidle joins the show next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day, weekdays 6am – 9am.
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!
We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.
On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Mackenzie Holder.
Mackenzie is from Johnstown, Ohio. She is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).
Mackenzie shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR.
She has held many jobs at WNZR including Office Assistant, Co-Host of The Morning Thing, Communication Department Assistant, Voice of the Cougars Social Media Team, plus Head Editor of the Lakeholm Viewer.
Mackenzie shares some memories and lessons that she has learned over these past 4 years.
She asks for prayer for her future. Mackenzie will be attending Miami University in the fall to get her Masters Degreee in Sports Management.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!
We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.
On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Kasey Middaugh.
Kasey is from Bellefontaine, Ohio. He is graduating with a degree in Christian Ministries with a focus in youth and family.
Kasey shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR through his fiancée Zoe Bricker.
He shares some memories and lessons that he has learned being part of the WNZR Team.
Kasey also shares the exciting news about his new job with Pataskala Church of the Nazarene.
Please pray for Zoe and Kasey as they prepare for their wedding on 8/5!
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Rise and Shine 