WNZR’s Kelsi Brake shared some of the Equine results from this year’s Knox County Fair. We congratulate all of these winners!
Click HERE to hear the reports.


State Fair Delegates


WNZR’s Kelsi Brake shared some of the Equine results from this year’s Knox County Fair. We congratulate all of these winners!
Click HERE to hear the reports.




WNZR salutes the 2021 Knox County Junior Fair Board. We honor them for their hard work and commitment to our annual fair.
Please take a moment and listen to our conversations with these outstanding young people.
Click HERE to meet our Junior Fair Board Members.
There is a NEW show this year at the Knox County Fair. It is located in Kiddie Land, but we think kids of every age would love this show. Listen in as WNZR’s Kelsi Brake shares the details of the DinoRoar! Roaming Dinosaur Show. They will only be at the Fair Monday and Tuesday. Don’t miss the show!
Click HERE to find out more.






Today for our Friday Favorites, we honored the MTVArts production of “The Sound of Music”.
The WNZR Staff shared about their favorite musicals.
You still have time to see the amazing local production of The Sound of Music. Click HERE for ticket information.
We salute MTVArts and their cast and crew for this production. Break a leg!
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing Co-Hosts shared their favorite things to do for the 4th of July.
WNZR wishes you and your family a wonderful Independence Day Weekend!
Anthony McNeal, Downtown Manager, shares details about July First Friday with The Morning Thing.
Hear the complete conversation HERE.
Click HERE to see the full lineup of activities for Friday, 7/2.
Click HERE to register for WNZR’s “Shape Up, Clean Up, Drink Up, Dress Up and Soak Up” Prize Basket valued at over $300!
The Morning Thing focused on fireworks on today’s show (6/30).
How much do you know about this fun way that Americans use to celebrate our independence?
We talked with Terry Davis, Fire Prevention Officer at the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Terry Davis about what is and isn’t legal in the State of Ohio for fireworks. Terry also shared some safety tips to keep families safe this holiday.
We also shared details about local fireworks displays.
Click HERE to see a list of where you can see fireworks around Central Ohio.
Ariel Foundation Park is excited to bring fireworks back to Mount Vernon for 2021!
Click HERE to see details about the celebration on Sunday, July 4th. You can also find parking information at this link.
Did you know that all of the different fireworks shapes have their own names?
Check it out! Have a Happy 4th of July!

This week for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing co-hosts shared their favorite things happening at the Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival.
WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our June Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Topics include:
Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall:
Website: www.mountvernonohio.org
Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon
Twitter: citymv1805
Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Andrea Harry from Mount Vernon’s Apostolic Church. Andrea shared details about their Celebrate Recovery Program.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Celebrate Recovery group meets every Thursday at 6:30pm. Shuttle transportation is available.
Call or text Pastor LJ at 740-398-4055.
Apostolic Church is located at 1635 West 229 in Mount Vernon.
Celebrate Recovery – freedom from hurts, habits, and hang-ups!