The Quilt and Flower Show are back for the Dan Emmett Festival!

The Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival is an annual event to celebrate the arts in our community.

The Dan Emmett Quilt Show and Flower Show are back!

The Quilt Show has a new location! WNZR’s Daria Swisher talked with Sandy Maricevich, Knox County Quilt Guild President about this year’s show. Click HERE to hear where and how you can see over 60 quilts!

The Flower Show returns to the Living Center, 201 N Main St, Mt Vernon. WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Audrey Spearman about this year’s exciting theme and how you can experience the talent showcased in this year’s show. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For a complete schedule of this year’s festival, click HERE.

For details on WNZR’s prize baskets, click HERE.

See you in downtown Mount Vernon today!

August 10, 2018 0

Back to School Clothing Vouchers

Today on the Morning Thing we talked with Joy Harris of Interchurch Social Services about the back to school clothing vouchers. To hear how to get one of these vouchers and how this will impact our community, click HERE. As always, thanks for listening!

August 7, 2018 0

Cruise-In and Crafts for a Cure raises money for the American Cancer Society

Daria Swisher of The Morning Thing talked with Donna Strosnider, Event Coordinator for Cruise-In and Crafts for a Cure. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

This event is happening on Saturday, 7/21 from 2-10pm at Ariel Foundation Park.
Click HERE for more information.

July 19, 2018 0

Fredericktown prepares for Christmas in July

WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Katie Frazier, Branch Manager of Fredericktown’s Interchurch Social Service about the exciting event “Christmas in July”. This event supports the ministry of Interchurch and is a fun event for families.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Click HERE for all the details for this year’s event.

July 5, 2018 0

MTVarts presents “The Addams Family”

WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Kelly Lauth, the actress playing Morticia in the MTVarts production of “The Addams Family”.
Click HERE to hear their full conversation.

Kelly is part of a very talented cast that will present 6 shows at the Knox County Memorial Theatre.
Click HERE for more information on the show and to purchase tickets.

July 5, 2018 0

The Morning Thing “Meet the Team” spotlight shines on Knox County 4H

Every Monday, The Morning Thing’s “Meet the Team” feature shines a spotlight on a local team and some great things happening in our Knox County community.

Today (6/18) we shined the spotlight on Knox County 4H.
WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Kayla Jones, Organization Director of the Knox County Farm Bureau. They talked about the new 4H Center and the upcoming 4H Family Fun Day Event. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

June 18, 2018 0

The Ariel Team is ready for the 2018 Knox County Relay for Life

WNZR’s Daria Swisher talked with Calyn Posey about the 2018 Knox County Relay for Life. Calyn is with the Event Leaderhip Team and is part of the Ariel Corporation Team.

She talked with us about changes for this year’s event and shared about the exciting activities that community members can participate in tonight in downtown Mount Vernon. Click HERE to hear their entire conversation.

To support our Knox County teams, click HERE.

June 15, 2018 0

A Summer Music Camp is coming to MVNU!

The Ohio Harmony Xperience is coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University on 6/27.

WNZR’s Abigail Brown had a chance to talk with Camp Director, Darlene Inscholo about this exciting event for teens. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Ohio Harmony Experience.

June 13, 2018 0

Local musician participates in a vocal competition

Local Musician, Megan Campbell shared her recent experience at a vocal competition with WNZR. Megan traveled to Sevierville, TN to participate in the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition in Dolly Parton’s hometown.

Click HERE to hear Megan’s conversation with WNZR’s Lilly Buckley