Category: Mount Vernon OH

The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival kicks off today!

Downtown Mount Vernon is the place to be this weekend!
Bring your family to the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival and make some memories.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with Festival Director, Trina Trainor about this year’s schedule and all the wonderful events happening at this year’s festival.
He also talked with Festival Board Member, Jacob Francis about Sunday’s car and motorcycle cruise-in and other exciting events happening on Sunday.

Click HERE to hear those conversations and to get a wonderful overview of this year’s festival.

For more details and the full schedule for the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, go to www.mvmaf.org

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 8/11/23

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things coming up at this weekend’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Alyssa and Allison.

Click HERE to see the full schedule of the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

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Lacey Filkins shares details about August First Friday

Lacey Filkins, the Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, gave us all the details about August First Friday.

First Friday has something for everyone – both for you and your dogs! Lacey tells us all about the fun events, including WNZR’s dog parade!

There will also be a car cruise-in. Click HERE for more information about the cruise-in, as well as the traffic and street closures tonight. Lacey also shares details about parking in our conversation. Click HERE to listen.

Stay connected to Experience Mount Vernon by heading to their website HERE so you don’t miss any of their fun downtown events.

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WNZR congratulates the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Miscellaneous Winners

WNZR congratulates the 1st Place Winners in Miscellaneous Projects for this year’s Knox County Junior Fair.

These outstanding youth will be taking their projects to the Ohio State Fair.

Some of the winners talked with us about their projects, and their favorite 4H memories and shared encouragement to get involved with 4H.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversations.

Good luck to our outstanding 4H members as they represent Knox County at the Ohio State Fair!

Project (alphabetical) – Delegate

Accessories for Teens – Sophie Shultz

Airedales to Zebras – Luci Byler

Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Courtney Allen

Basic Archery – Brinley Smith

Cake Decorating Jr – Gabriella Bailey

Cake Decorating Sr – Destinee Dickerson

Cooking on my Own – Micah Phillips

Designed by Me – Bristol Hegemier

em-bel-lish: Guide to Wearable Art – Madison Seng

Get Started in Art Jr – Josie Snyder

Get Started in Art Sr – Morgan Gaboric

Global Gourmet – Elizabeth Waddell

Graphic Design – Jocelyn Tabor

Grill Master – Alice Ulrey

Grill Master – Ethan Kieffer

Let’s Bake Quick Breads – Phoebe Hults

Let’s Start Cooking – Reagan Stump

Making the Cut Level 2 – Samuel Swendal

Medicine Science &Safety – Mia Armstrong

Not jut Knots – Blake Hegemier

On the Cutting Edge – Liliann Swendal

Photography 1 – Gabi Wingert

Photography 2- Jocelyn Tabor

Ready Set Sew Active – Phoebe Hults

Rifle, Jr – Nolan Sparks

Robotics Essentials – Miles Budd

Rockets Away (2L) – Mason Gaboric

Safe Use of Guns – Rebekah Mandau

Self-determined – Aiden Weade

SD Creative Arts Jr – Brooklyn McDonald

SD- Creative Arts Sr – Laura Page

Sew for Others – Maegann Freeman

Sew Fun – Charis Dickhof

Shopping Savvy – Savannah Tabor

Shotgun Jr – Dixon Weaver

Snack Attack – Jasper Bruff

Star Spangled Foods – Reese Hubbard

Sundresses and Jumpers – Luci Byler

Take a break for Breakfast – Cameron McDonald

Your Thoughts Matter – Morgan Myers

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July 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 7/28/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction projects for the city
  • Update and timeline for the installation of traffic signals on Mansfield Ave.
  • Recent groundbreaking ceremony for the Retreat at Mount Vernon on Upper Gilchrist Road.
  • Recent discussions with West End residents about the homeless camp off Harcourt Road and Ohio 229.
  • State Grants given to MTVarts and the Woodward Opera House
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council including the adoption of NCA – New Community Authority
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
  • Upcoming events in August for Mount Vernon
  • Goals for the month of August
  • Mayor Starr tells us how we can pray for his team as they head into the month of August.
  • Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new Linked In page, City of Mount Vernon, Ohio. You can find routine updates, job postings, and more.
    Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio `
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WNZR highlights members of the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Board

It is Knox County Fair Week on The Morning Thing.
It is our honor to feature conversations with members of the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Board.
The students shared about their experiences on the board, the responsibilities they have during Fair Week, their favorite foods/rides and their favorite memories.
They also shared about their own personal projects for this year’s Knox County Fair.

Click HERE to enjoy conversations with:
Alayna Wittel
Caitlyn Ball
Case Armstrong
Ethan Swendal
Kennedy Aucker
Logan Daubenmier
Patrick Frazer
Reagan Ward

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Congratulations to the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Ambassadors

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart announces the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Ambassadors. These students are chosen to represent their specific animal breed throughout the year.
Ambassadors are chosen to be an example of positive leadership during 4-H events and in the community.
All Ambassadors assist at the Knox County Junior Fair in their respective shows, at the Sale of Champions and with the Buyers Luncheon>
Ambassadors also represent 4-H at parades throughout the community.
Congratulations to the 2023 Ambassadors.

Click HERE as Joe shares the list of this year’s Ambassadors.

You can see this year’s Ambassador Aisle in the 4H Booth building.

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Congratulations to the 2023 Little Mister Knox County Royalty

Congratulations to the 2023 Little Mr. Knox County – Owen Warner of Gambier!
1st Runner Up – Harrison Doup of Danville
2nd Runner Up – Bill Brown Schreiber of Gambier

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the boys. They talked about their special outfits (including some fancy ties), the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!

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Congratulations to the 2023 Little Miss Knox County Royalty

Congratulations to the 2023 Little Miss Knox County – Cora Ruckman of Mount Vernon!
1st Runner Up – Izabelle Titus of Fredericktown
2nd Runner Up – Bridgette Koontz of Gambier
3rd Runner Up – Brystal Sharp of Fredericktown.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the girls. They talked about their beautiful dresses, the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!

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The 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Royalty is announced

WNZR was excited to connect with the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Royalty.
2023 Queen – Mia Armstrong
1st Runner Up – Reagan Ward
2nd Runner Up – Vivian Noble.

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had a chance to chat with these ladies, along with the 2022 Queen, Anna Maglott.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Keep checking back throughout the week as WNZR shares more great interviews and results from the 2023 Knox County Fair. Also, get registered to win HERE!

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