Category: On the Road with Big Blue

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we LOVE the artists coming to Sonfest 2023

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their excitement for Sonfest 2023 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Each host talked about their favorite artist that will be on the Main Stage at Sonfest this year. We hope you join the Big Blue Crew on Saturday in the MVNU Grove for this incredible day of music and ministry.

Marcy Rinehart is excited to see DAMAC – click HERE


Alyssa Sidle loves Aaron Cole – click HERE


Josiah Sidle can’t wait to see Joseph O’Brien for the first time – click HERE


Allison Prouty is super excited to see Blessing Offor on stage at his piano – click HERE


Judah Keith has been a fan of KB since he was a kid – click HERE


Click HERE for more details about Sonfest 2023 and to see the complete schedule.

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The 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show is this week!

WNZR is going “On The Road with Big Blue” this week to the Fredericktown Tomato Show!

Join us for 4 days of family fun! This year’s theme is “Sweet Home Fredericktown”.

The Morning Thing spoke with several board members about this year’s event. Listen in to the conversations below.
– We talked with Chris Well about Little Miss Tomato contest, entertainment and the annual Plate Auction.
– Kyle Lepley also shared how this year’s Plate Auction is on Saturday at 7:30pm. 10 limited, hand-painted edition plates are auctioned off to benefit the fair. This year the plate features Bonhomie Acres Pure Ohio Maple Syrup. The plate features the “sugar house” from a 1964 photo when the Brown families tapped about 1,000 trees to produce maple syrup o the farm.
– Carol Ruggles talked about this year’s Kids Parade on Thursday at 6:30pm
– Lesley Ruggles shared details about the annual Baby Crawling Contest, Friday at 6pm
– Cale Grubb talked about Big Wheel Races, Rids and the many choices of FOOD!

Click HERE for a full schedule for the 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show.

Click HERE for details on Big Blue’s visit to Fredericktown.

Click HERE to register for prizes with WNZR!

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September First Friday is tonight (9/1) in downtown Mount Vernon!

WNZR is excited to be part of September First Friday tonight! Our Big Blue Crew will be on-site sharing updates and giving away WNZR goodies.
Please stop by our location, near the MVNU Dog Fountain, and register for our special “Clean Up, Drink Up, and Frame Up” prize basket featuring:
· An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy McDougale gives you 4 hours of house cleaning (Valued at $120)
· One $15.00 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop
· An 8 X 10 color portrait from Seavolt’s Studio Photography (Valued at $150)

Plus, WNZR goodies including an “On the Road with Big Blue” t-shirt, NIV Bible, coasters, cups, micro-fiber cloths, hand fans, Frisbees, guitar flyswatter, magnets, chip clips, and more!
The prize package is valued at over $300!

Experience Mount Vernon Board Member, Lisa Lloyd, shared highlights of the event with The Morning Thing. She talked about the “Back to School” Theme, food choices, and parking options. She also shared special thanks to the sponsors for September.
Click HERE for all the details about September First Friday.
Click HERE to stay connected and up to date on Experience Mount Vernon and all the upcoming acitivies in downtown Mount Vernon.

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Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life shares excitement for Move-In Day

WNZR joins Mount Vernon Nazarene University to welcome new students today to campus.

It is NEW Student Move-In Day!

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life talked with Allison Prouty about this exciting day. She shared an overview of this year’s schedule including what she is most looking forward to as students return to campus.

Tiffany also shared goals that she has for the 23-24 school year and exciting new things that are happening for the student body.

Tiffany shares a special message for students and their families. She also shares how we can pray for her and her team as the school year begins.

Enjoy the conversation!

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Dr. Matt Spraker talks to WNZR about MVNU’s New Student Move In Day

Today is a special day at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. It is NEW Student Move-In Day.

Dr. Matt Spraker, Vice President of Student Life talked to WNZR about the activities planned for this day and his goals for this academic year.

He also shared some exciting news about his office is intentionally reaching out to commuter students and striving to connect them to the student body and campus activities.

Dr. Spraker also shares a special message for new students and their families.

Listen to the full conversation here.

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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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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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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 6/23/23 – we love a good festival!

The WNZR Crew is On The Road with Big Blue this week at the Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival.
So, today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things to do at this festival. It is a lot of fun for families!

Click HERE to hear from Alyssa Sidle and Marcy Rinehart.

Click HERE to see the complete festival schedule.

Click HERE to register for our Family Summer Fun Prize Baskets. Thanks to Mid-Ohio Powersports for their partnership!

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Don’t miss the Family Fun at the 2023 Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival

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!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

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!

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Velvet Ice Cream celebrates a family legacy and the tradition of the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival

Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Luconda Dager, President of Velvet Ice Cream.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

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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