Category: Inspirational

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites celebrate the Knox County Fair

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from The Knox County Fair.
Click HERE to listen to the stories.
Make sure you listen to the end to hear Joe Rinehart read a letter that we received from a young lady named Claire. Her words inspired our entire team. We hope they will inspire you too. God is using WNZR to impact lives! We are so honored to work here and be a Lifeline for you and your family.

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Special Awards from the 2024 Junior Fair Sale of Champions

Special Awards were given out at the 2024 Junior Fair Sale of Champions. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!

Special Awards:

The Junior Fair Sales Committee presented a Hall of Fame award this year.

This award recognizes individuals and organizations that go above and beyond normal efforts to benefit the sale, the Junior Fair and most importantly the Knox County Youth involved in 4H and FFA.

The 2024 recipient is the Knox County Farm Bureau.

David Greer Award from Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club:
1st place for a $500 scholarship – Bryer Boeshart
2nd place for a $250 scholarship – Vivian Noble
3rd place for a $100 scholarship – Alayna Wittel

Knox County Junior Fair Outstanding Exhibitors:

Market Beef – Cade Strausbaugh
Beef Feeder – Evan Ondick
Dairy Market Feeder – Alayna Wittel
Market Dairy Steer – Alyayna Wittel
Market Goat – Hannah Creasap
Rabbit – Olivia Burke
Sheep – Mason Reynolds
Swine – Ansley Daubenmier
Poultry – Alice Ulrey

Cattleman’s Awards:
Dairy Steer Carcass: Sierra Shields
Dairy Steer Carcass: Broegan Staats
Beef Carcass: Ava Snively
Beef Carcass: Joseph Stachler
Bred, Born, and Raised Cattleman’s Grand Champion Award Winner: Cade Strausbaugh
Bred, Born and Raised Cattleman’s Reserve Champion Award Winner: Laura Hill

Senior Fair Board Scholarships:
The Senior Fair Board presented two $200 scholarships. These scholarships are for 2024 graduates and had an essay-driven application. This year’s essay was on mental health.
2024 Winners: Kaylin Miller and Vivian Noble

Gage Moody Heart and Soul Award:
This award is sponsored by JDC Livestock and is dedicated to Gage Moody’s memory. It aims to recognize individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Daily effort and commitment
  • Setting a positive example for others
  • Showing passion for their project despite being perceived as the underdog.

Eternity Mosher and Michael Brady each were recognized with the Gage Moody Heart and Soul Award, and each received a $750 scholarship.

Ansley Daubenmier was recognized for creating and coordinating the Limitless Livestock Show. She received a $500 scholarship. These awards were given out by Aaron Chaney in memory of his son Gage Moody.

The Junior Fair Board also received a check for $500 from Farm Credit Mid-America. This check was given for their Stock the Trailer collection for a local food pantry.

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2024 Sale Of Champions Broadcast With WNZR

WNZR presents the 2024 Sale of Champions Broadcast! Joe and Marcy Rinehart come to you live from the Multipurpose Building on the Knox County Fairgrounds as the Sale of Champions takes place. We bring you sale results, totals, great conversations with 4H and FFA kids involved in this year’s sale, and lots more.

Thank you to our amazing partners for this year’s broadcast:
Knox County Career Center
Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Revere Roofing Company
The Ruckman Group Auctions & Appraisals
Valley ATV
Wendy’s of Mount Vernon

Listen to the full broadcast below or by clicking HERE!

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Join WNZR to support the 2024 Junior Fair Sales

Thursday at the Knox County Fair is always a special day. It is Junior Fair Sale Day!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jim Blanchard, Sales Committee President about the 2024 Sale Day.
Click HERE to hear their full conversation.

Jim shared a highlight of the day’s schedule, including an earlier start for the Sale of Champions.
He explained the overall process of buying an animal and how you can become a bidder/buyer.
Jim also talked about how the 175th Anniversary of the Fair will be celebrated with a special plate auction.
They shared some outstanding financial stats. The 2022 Sale brought in over $900,00! The 2023 Sale hit the historic record of $1 million dollars!

Make sure to listen to WNZR at 8am on Thursday, 7/25 for our coverage of the 2024 Sale of Champions.
We will also bring your sale results all day on air and online.

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WNZR congratulates 4H Winners at the 2024 Knox County Fair

WNZR had the privilege to feature multiple 4H winners from the 2024 Knox County Fair. These talented young people participated in various projects, including miscellaneous projects.
They stopped by Big Blue to tell us about their experience in 4H, how they worked to present their project and their excitement to represent Knox County at the Ohio State Fair.
Click HERE to listen in as we honor and recognize these amazing young women and men. Congratulations!

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WNZR Talks with Jim Ruhl Fair Board President at the Knox County Fair

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle spoke with Fair Board President Jim Ruhl during the fair to highlight the commemorative items they are selling to mark the 175th year of the Knox County Fair.

Jim also highlights other special things for this year’s fair including the entertainment and main events.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE!

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