Category: News

WNZR shares results from the 2021 Knox County Fair Horticulture Show

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart got to chat with the Best of Show winners from this year’s Knox County Fair Horticulture Show. Please stop by the Flower Building when you visit the fairgrounds to see these award winning entries.

Click HERE to hear more from the winners.

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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
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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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

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First Friday is back! Join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon tonight.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal from Main Street Mount Vernon. They shared the exciting news about June First Friday and other events returning to downtown for 2021.

Click HERE to hear their entire discussion.

Topics discussed included:

  • How long Main Street Mount Vernon has been working and planning for tonight’s event
  • Main Street Mount Vernon’s mission and their connection to First Fridays
  • How Main Street Mount Vernon is approaching Covid protocols for tonight’s event
  • Changes coming to the “first” First Friday of the season?
  • The activities that are coming back from previous years
  • Theme for June First Friday
  • FOOD! Where to find it and what is on the menu for June First Friday
  • Activities for kids
  • Parking
  • Thanks to the wonderful sponsors for tonight and how they are helping to cover the cost of June First Friday
  • Previews for the next 3 First Fridays – July, August, and September?
  • Preview of other events that Main Street Mount Vernon is working on for 2021
  • How local businesses and individuals can get connected to Main Street Mount Vernon and become investors
  • How to stay up to date on the calendar of events

Stay connected to Main Street Mount Vernon HERE.

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