Category: Local

MVNU’s Director of Residence Life talks about Move In Day

8/15/2020 is a special day at 800 Martinsburg Road in Mount Vernon, OH. It is Move In Day for Mount Vernon Nazarene University!
WNZR talked with Joshua Kusch, MVNU’s Director of Residence Life. He shared how MVNU has prepared for new students to arrive on campus in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shared his thoughts on why the residential experience is so important to today’s college students.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Joshua Kusch.

You can stay up to date on MVNU’s response to Covid at https://www.mvnu.edu/stayinformed

You can also see the full Return to the Vern reopening plan at https://www.mvnu.edu/returntothevern/

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Summer in the City celebrates Creativity & Design this week!

The calendar for Summer in the City is full of arts, music and recreation!
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Joe Bell, Co-Director for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival. He shared an update on the upcoming calendar of events.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

To stay connected to the Summer in the City Calendar, click HERE.

To follow Summer in the City on Facebook, click HERE.

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2020 Knox County Fair Sale of Champions

 

Did you miss the action at the Knox County Fair?
Here is WNZR’s broadcast of the Sale of Champions.

Click HERE to hear the results and conversations with the Grand and Reserve Champions.

Click HERE to see a  highlight video of this year’s Sale Day!

Congratulations to all the exhibitors from the 2020 Knox County Junior Fair!

We are proud 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 Morning Thing talks about FOOD!

Today (7/15), The Morning Thing talked about food.

We shared 3 breakfast rules to follow if you are trying to lose weight.
Click HERE to see these tips from Cooking Light.
1. Eat Right Away
2. Load up on protein
3. Add a banana

Summer is a great time to get seasonal fruits and vegetables. Do you like corn on the cob?
We do!
Check out this recipe for cooking your corn from Millersport Sweet Corn Festival.
NO shucking and dealing with the silk! Yeah!

corn on the cob

We also shared FUN, COOL, NO-BAKE Summer Treats that you can try.
Click HERE to see 15 different recipes from www.yellowblissroad.com

We shared these on the show:

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CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

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STRAWBERRY LEMONADE ICEBOX CAKE

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SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

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RAINBOW JELL-O POPSICLES

 

 

 

 

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Let it Go!

Wesley joined Hunter on the show this morning. They kicked off the show with some things from Elementary School that might make you feel a little nostalgic. If you want to see some of the things on that list, click HERE.

Wednesday was also Let it Go day, but not as in the movie Frozen. It was a day to reflected on some things that we are holding onto, that would be healthy to let go. Not only will letting go of these things be healthy, but will make us overall happier.

If you missed any of the things we can let go of click HERE.

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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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Cheat Sheet for Dad?

Everyone probably has used some sort of cheat sheet or life hack in there life. They just make life a little bit easier and are usually very effective.

Well what if a cheat sheet was created for parenting that made raising kids easier…Well a list was created for dads! Hunter went over these tips on the show. With father’s day right around the corner, dad’s can steal these tips.

If you missed any of these tips click HERE to check out the cheat sheet.

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What do you miss from your childhood? Share some memories with the WNZR Staff!

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing Co-Hosts invited the rest of the staff to join in the fun. We each shared what we miss from our childhood. Enjoy the trip down memory lane with the WNZR Crew!

(Click on each name to hear the crew’s story)
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Hunter Sutyak

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Rachel Rinehart

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Marcy Rinehart

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Joe Rinehart

Alyssa

Alyssa Sidle

Wesley Boston

Wesley Boston

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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.

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