Category: COVID-19

Junior Fair Sale Day will be different this year

Many things in our lives are changing because of COVID-19. This is true with the 2020 Knox County Fair and Junior Fair Sale Day.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle had a chance to chat with Jim Blanchard, President of the Knox County Junior Fair Sales Committee.
He shared details of this year’s schedule, changes and why sale day is so important to our local youth participants and the local business community.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Jim Blanchard.

Make sure to listen to WNZR (90.9FM and www.wnzr.fm) all day on Saturday, 8/1 – Junior Fair Sale Day.
We will bring you live coverage of the Sale of Champions starting at 9:30am. We’ll 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.
Thanks to Park National Bank, Valley ATV and Revere Roofing Company for partnering with us to bring you live results from this year’s Sale of Champions!

We will also keep you updated all day on the Sale Day Schedule. Updates will be shared on air – 90.9FM and on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/WNZR.FM

Here is the Master Schedule for the 2020 Junior Fair Sale Day.

Sale Day schedule

 

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WNZR introduces you to the 2020 Knox County Junior Fair Board

The Knox County Junior Fair Board is hard at work every year, but especially in 2020. WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart and Alyssa Sidle had a chance to chat with members of this year’s board. Listen in as they share some details about their responsibilities and hear how they are involved with this year’s Fair.

Click HERE to hear from your 2020 Knox County Junior Fair Board!

You can stay connected all year long with the Junior Fair on their website – https://www.knoxcountyjuniorfair.com/
and their Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCountyJuniorFair

WNZR wants to thank and honor the hard work of this year’s Junior Fair Board.
Thanks for your incredible leadership and hard work in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are PROUD of each of you!

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The Junior Fair Board prepares for a different Knox County Fair

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to chat with Knox County Junor Fair Coordinator, Samantha Beheler. They talked about the changes that COVID-19 is bringing to this year’s Fair and how her team is preparing.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Yesterday, the Knox County Fair announced that all grandstand events have been canceled.
The Junior Fair is still happening!
See the schedule below.
Due to new COVID-19 regulations, only parents will be allowed as spectators at shows, and masks are required.
There is GOOD news. All shows will be live-streamed on the Junior Fair Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCountyJuniorFair

WNZR will also be broadcasting every day at the Knox County Fair, bringing you results from the Junior Fair shows and talking to our amazing participants. Please listen in at 90.9FM or online at http://www.wnzr.fm. Also, follow our Fair Coverage at https://www.facebook.com/WNZR.FM

Junior Fair schedule Page 1

Junior Fair schedule Page 2

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The Knox County Fair Board prepares for this year’s event

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with Corey Prosser from the Knox County Fair Board. Corey shared details of the plan to have a Fair this summer. He shared the non-negotiables for safety including the need to social distancing.

Click HERE to hear their informative conversation.

Click HERE to see the latest schedule for the 2020 Knox County Fair. (this schedule is subject to change)

Click HERE to read how the Fair Board is approaching COVID-19 at this year’s Fair.

Stay tuned to WNZR for the latest information about the 2020 Knox County Fair.

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UPDATE on the 2020 Knox County Junior Fair

COVID-19 has caused many changes to our summer calendar this year.
WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to talk with Knox County Junior Fair Coordinator, Samantha Beheler.

Samantha shared the latest news about changes for the 2020 Fair.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on the 2020 Knox County Junior Fair.

JR Fair schedule Page 1JR Fair schedule Page 2JR Fair schedule Page 3

 

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June Presidential Update with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding joined The Morning Thing today for the June Presidential Update. He shared a COVID update from MVNU and the plans to reopen the campus. Dr. Spaulding also talked about fall semester and how we can pray for the University during this time of transition.

Click HERE to hear his conversation with WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart.

MVNU has announced plans for the Fall 2020 semester.
Click HERE to see the full announcement and plan.

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The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is helping our community through Ohio’s Re-Opening

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Carol Grubaugh, Executive Director for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Carol shared an update on our local Economic Recovery Task Force and how this group is working hard to help our local businesses. She also shared how the Chamber is partnering with Main Street Mount Vernon to provide Toolkits and a webinar that will help business owners with their preparations for Ohio’s reopening.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to see a comprehensive list of COVID-19 Resources provided by the Chamber. This list is routinely updated, so please check it regularly.

WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are proud members of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce.

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Main Street Mount Vernon helps downtown businesses through Ohio’s reopening

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Anthony McNeal, Downtown Manager for Main Street Mount Vernon. They discussed how MSMV is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to help local businesses through Ohio’s reopening phases. Anthony shares information about Toolkits and a webinar that will help business owners with their preparations. He also shares about some cancellations and how residents can support our local businesses during this time of COVID-19.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay updated with Main Street Mount Vernon.

WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are proud partners with Main Street Mount Vernon.

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The Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens on Saturday, 5/9!

WNZR is excited to share the good news that the Mount Vernon Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 9th!

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Sabrina Schirtzinger about the changes due to COVID-19. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to follow the Farmers Market on Facebook.
Their page has a list of all the NEW policies and regulations due to COVID-19.
They have also listed the vendors that will be selling at the 5/9 Market.

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Dr. Henry Spaulding shares an MVNU Update

The Morning Thing shared the May Presidential Update with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding. Click HERE to hear the latest updates.

Dr. Spaulding shared the latest changes that COVID-19 has brought to MVNU. He talked about how MVNU is doing financially and the latest plans for graduation. He also addressed questions about the plan for fall semester.

Dr. Spaulding wants to congratulate the Class of 2020 and let them know that the campus is praying for them.

The MVNU Campus remains closed for May and all events have been canceled.
Click HERE to stay updated on all COVID-19 related news for MVNU.

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