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!
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Amy Carpenter, Junior Fair Chairwoman and Patrick Frazer, Junior Fair Board President about an exciting project at this year’s Fair.
The students are hosting “Stock the Trailer”. They are in competition with other Junior Fair Boards to collect non-perishable food for local food pantries. Listen in to hear how you can help in this project and help families in need in our community!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Donations can be dropped off at Amy Carpenter’s Yard Barn Office, at the Main Knox County Fair Office or at Big Blue!
The Morning Thing hosted the monthly MVNU Update on Friday, 7/7/23.
Dr. Wilson also gave us a rough timeline for the installation of a new president. The hope is to announce the new president by mid-fall.
MVNU’s Interim President, Dr. David Wilson shared a campus update.
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He shared the scope of his role during this transitional period at the university. He also shared an update on the Presidential search. A search firm is helping MVNU through this process.
He talks about the commitment from the MVNU Board of Trustees and the need for prayer. He invited all of us to join him in prayer and fasting as we face this important decision and transition.
Stay connected to MVNU online HERE.
Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, was a special guest on The Morning Thing today. She shared all the details of tonight’s July First Friday.
The theme is “Wild July”!
Lacey gives us an overview of the schedule, parking information, details about this month’s Classic Car Cruise-In, and food choices.
The event is from 6pm – 9pm on Friday, 7/7 in downtown Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Click HERE to see more details about tonight’s event, plus see what is in WNZR’s “Clean Up, Drink Up, Soak Up and Frame Up” prize basket!
July is here, and that means that the summer days are quickly passing by on our calendars.
There are SO many opportunities for family fun here in Ohio.
We found a list of 100 things to do this summer from Ohio.org
Click HERE to see the great ideas!
You can have fun in the sun, enjoy culinary adventures and make family memories this summer!
Check out the list and let us know if you find a great new location or activity. Send us an email at wnzr@mvnu.edu
Two wonderful ladies visited with Marcy Rinehart from The Morning Thing. They talked about their experience seeing the new movie, Sound Of Freedom.
This movie shines the spotlight on the ugly tragedy of human trafficking. Jim Caviezel stars in this true life story about Tim Ballard, Former US Agent and his Dangerous Mission to Rescue Children.
Lucia Snow and Ruthie Johnson share their thoughts and experience of seeing the movie. They also share the special challenge that producers gave the crowd to buy tickets for others.
Listen in as the ladies share what prompted them to buy tickets to give YOU an opportunity to go see the movie!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
WNZR will be giving away tickets all this week on The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive.
For more information about the movie, to see local theaters showing the film and to see the movie trailer, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/sound-of-freedom-2023
The Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival is happening this week! This festival is full of music, entertainment, food and fun for your family.
WNZR talked with Committee Member, Candy McCracken. She has been helping coordinate the festival for 22 years!
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She shares details about this year’s schedule and activities.
She is excited about the 9 amazing inflatables that are coming including a Velcro Wall, Human Foosball, Star Wars Obstacle Course and Slide.
There will also be music on stage each day, 12 food vendors, over 50 crafters and a big parade Saturday morning at 10am.
Candy shares details about parking and how to stay connected with the festival.
Website – heartofohiousa.com
Facebook – Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival
If you would like to volunteer at the festival, please call Candy at 740-501-6144.
Get registered to win a Family Summer Fun Prize Basket courtesy of Mid-Ohio Powersports and WNZR. WNZR will give away 4 baskets during the festival. Each basket is valued at over $240!
Click HERE to register!
Kevin Henthorn, Executive Director of Knox County Veterans Service Office was a our special guest on this Memorial Day.
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He talked about the services that his office provided to veterans of our community.
He also shared the real meaning and importance behind Memorial Day.
He also shared the details of Mount Vernon’s activities including the Memorial Day Parade and special service at the Knox Memorial.
We honor the veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today. Your service is not forgotten!
Click HERE to connect with the Knox County Veterans Service Office.
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 5/26/23.
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Topics included:
To stay in touch with the City, go to:
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Luconda Dager, President of Velvet Ice Cream.
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She shared the rich family history of Velvet. She is part of the 4th generation leading the company.
Luconda shared the history of the Ye Olde Mill and the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival.
There are many exciting events coming this weekend for families to have fun!
They talked about ice cream eating contests, favorite flavors, and recipes, and that Velvet plans to serve around 5,500 gallons of ice cream this weekend at the festival!
Don’t miss the family fun this weekend in Utica!
Click HERE for the festival details.
Click HERE to connect with Velvet Ice Cream – check out the yummy recipes!
Click HERE for details on how you can win gift cards to Ye Olde Mill with WNZR!
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