WNZR shares some of the 2021 Equine Results from the Knox County Fair

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.

Family of Betty Horn as The Betty Horn Booth is unveiled

State Fair Delegates
Skillathon Winners
Equine Royalty

Don’t miss the DinoRoar! Roaming Dinosaur Show at the Knox County Fair

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.

The Morning Thing loves musicals

Today for our Friday Favorites, we honored the MTVArts production of “The Sound of Music”.
The WNZR Staff shared about their favorite musicals.

Marcy Rinehart

Kelsi Brake

Wesley Boston

Jonathon Langdon

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!

July First Friday is a perfect kick-off to your holiday 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!

Independence Day is coming soon. Are you ready for fireworks?

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!

June Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

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:

  • Construction Projects Update
  • City’s Mowing Season and becoming a Bee City USA Town
  • How iWork Software is allowing residents and businesses to apply for permits online
  • Upcoming analysis of our parks system and how residents can participate in the process
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department including the city’s hiring of firefighters for the Gambier College Township and a new bike medic for community events
  • Changes at Mount Vernon City Council
  • Gilchrist Estates Development Project and how this could help our city and families looking to purchase a home
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Police Department including the importance of providing equipment for our officers
  • Highlight of City’s calendar of events for families
  • Update on Hiawatha Water Park and Pool
  • Goals for July

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall:

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

Learn more about Celebrate Recovery

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!

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