On Monday, Stella the Dachshund, held on to her title as the fastest Wiener Dog at the Knox County Fair.
For the third year in a row, she has taken first place in the races here in Mount Vernon.
Her brother Sterling placed 2nd in the race, followed by Oakley.
WNZR’s Josiah Styer talked with the proud owners of these amazing dogs.
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Make sure to see a video of the final race on WNZR’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
For many fairgoers, a trip to the Knox County Fair isn’t complete without stopping at the Little Red Barn for a Porkette sandwich. This year, the tradition reaches a major milestone.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart recently caught up with Lee Myers of the Knox County Pork Council to talk about the organization’s 50th anniversary and what’s new at the Porkette Barn during this year’s fair.
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Myers says the Pork Council has been serving its famous Porkette sandwiches since 1976, when members first began selling them at the Fredericktown Tomato Show. Fifty years later, the Little Red Barn remains a favorite stop for fair visitors.
To celebrate the anniversary, the Pork Council is offering a new punch card promotion. For $20, visitors receive five sandwich-and-drink punches. Once the card is filled, guests can return it to be entered into a daily prize drawing held throughout the fair. Myers says the prizes are being kept a surprise.
Early risers can also enjoy a breakfast Porkette topped with egg and cheese, available each morning until 11 a.m.
Need help finding the Porkette Barn? Just follow the painted white hog hoofprints that begin near the livestock areas and lead visitors straight to the Little Red Barn.
Click HERE to learn more about the Knox County Fair!
Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite camp memories.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Eric, Ethan, Daniel, and Olivia or click on the link below.
What memories do you have from your trip to summer camp? We hope it was life changing for you.
We are around the halfway point of summer, so we wanted to check in and see how your summer bucket list is looking. The big blue crew shared what they checked off and what they are still itching to do. There are so many more opportunities to have fun this summer, so don’t worry if you still have a lot on your list.
Sometimes a to-do list can be daunting, so remember to rest this summer in the midst of all the fun. Here a few simple ideas to rest while still having fun this summer:
Click HERE to listen to the Big Blue Crew’s summer bucket list check-in
On Wednesday, members of the Big Blue Crew took time to share the amazing ways God has been at work in their lives throughout the week.
From answered prayers to unexpected blessings and moments of encouragement, each story was a reminder of God’s faithfulness.
It was a meaningful time of celebrating His goodness, strengthening one another’s faith, and giving Him the glory for all He is doing.
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Do you dread and the Monday morning blues? We can all relate and we have some suggestions to help you have a better Monday. The Big Blue Crew shared their favorite Monday morning gratitudes on The Morning Thing! You can listen to them HERE!
Here are a few Monday Morning gratitudes to start your day off with. One simple way to kick the Monday blues is to finish this sentence:
“Today I’m thankful for…”
· Air conditioning
· Friends
· Coffee
· Health
· Family
Some food combinations might sound unusual at first, but for the people who love them, they’re absolutely delicious.
On Friday’s Morning Thing, the Morning Thing hosts and members of the Big Blue Crew talked about some of their favorite weird food combinations.
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From classic pairings like French fries dipped in a milkshake to more unexpected favorites like potato chips on a sandwich or peanut butter on a hamburger, everyone had a unique combination they enjoy.
The conversation also invited listeners to share their own unusual food favorites. Whether it’s something you’ve eaten since childhood or a combination you discovered by accident, everyone seems to have that one food pairing that makes other people raise an eyebrow.
As the week wrapped up, it was a fun reminder that when it comes to food, sometimes the strangest combinations become the tastiest traditions.
Click HERE to see some WEIRD food combos from Live Eat Learn!
Today (Wednesday) is Be a Kid Again Day, a lighthearted reminder to slow down, have fun, and reconnect with the simple joys of childhood.
The annual observance encourages adults to embrace their inner child and enjoy the carefree moments that often get lost in the busyness of everyday life.
On The Morning Thing, the Big Blue Crew took a trip down memory lane by sharing some of their favorite summer memories.
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From long days spent riding bikes around the neighborhood to catching lightning bugs, swimming until sunset, and enjoying family vacations, it was a reminder that some of life’s best moments are also the simplest.
Whether it’s flying a kite, eating a popsicle on the front porch, playing catch, or simply watching the clouds roll by, today is a great opportunity to set aside your to-do list—even for a few minutes—and enjoy life through the eyes of a kid again.
Click HERE to read more about Be a Kid Day!
Today (Tuesday) is World Chocolate Day, making it the perfect excuse to enjoy your favorite chocolate treat.
On The Morning Thing, we heard from the Big Blue Crew as they shared some of their favorite chocolate desserts, and we had some fun imagining what belongs in the ultimate chocolate creation. Whether you prefer brownies, chocolate chip cookies, fudge, cake, or a classic candy bar, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.
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Here are a few sweet facts about chocolate:
Whether you’re reaching for a candy bar, baking your favorite dessert, or sharing a sweet treat with friends, World Chocolate Day is a great reminder to enjoy one of the world’s favorite flavors. Happy World Chocolate Day!
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For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite food choices for the Independence Day Holiday! Let’s EAT!
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Eric, Olivia, Ethan and Daniel or click on the link below.
