For this week’s Friday Favorites we shared our favorite memories with a family dog! This comes in honor of the WNZR annual Dog Costume Parade happening at August First Friday.
Our crew is very excited for this cute and cuddly event!
Marcy sat down with Lacey Filkins, the Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon!
Lacey gives us the rundown on everything happening at August First Friday. Not only does she highlight the schedule but she also gives us the details on street closures and the parking situation.
WNZR’s annual Dog Costume Parade is highlighted tonight and we hope to see you there. Come sign up at WNZR’s tent up on the public square!
Eric got to have a fruitful conversation with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr! They talk about a plethora of topics regarding our great city. They accentuate some of the events that have happened in our community, as well as ones that are coming soon!
WNZR talked with several 4H winners about their Miscellaneous Projects for the 2025 Knox County Fair. These students are now representing Knox County at the Ohio State Fair! We say congratulations and wish them the best of luck as they represent our county.
Click HERE or use the link below to hear from these outstanding students!
Here are the 2025 Ohio State Fair representatives who placed 1st in the Miscellaneous Projects. Congratulations and Good Luck!
Companion Animal, Cat-1: Cora Ruckman
Companion Animal, Pocket Pets: Emma Ruckman
Companion Animal, Self-Determined: Rebekah Mandau
Creative Arts, Getting Started in Art – Sr.: Destinee Dickerson
Creative Arts, Scrapbooking – Sr.: Lainey Dunham
Creative Arts, My Favorite Things – Sr.: Blake Hegemier
Creative Arts, self-Determined: Davanee Hart
Food and Nutrition, Yeast Breads on the Rise: Alice Ulrey
Food and Nutrition, Cooking on My Own: Addison Mostaka
Food and Nutrition, Global Gourmet: Micah Phillips
Food and Nutrition, Beyond the Grill: Reese Hubbard
Food and Nutrition, Let’s Bake Quick Breads – Jr.: Lucy Maleszewski
Food and Nutrition, Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals – Jr.: Abigail Proctor
Healthy Living, Staying Healthy: Abby Williamson
Healthy Living: First Aid in Action – Jr.: Jase Kieffer
Natural Resources, Outdoor Adventurer – Beginning Fishing: Jolene Rice
Natural Resources, Outdoor Adventurer – Intermediate Fishing: Anson Wenger
Natural Resources, Ohio Birds – First Year: Layla Robinson
Natural Resources, Geology – Can You Dig It?: Madelyn Untied
Natural Resources, Shooting Sports, Rifle – Sr.: Memphis Hart
Natural Resources, Shooting Sports, Archery – Jr.: Josie Michalak
Natural Resources, Shooting Sports, Archery – Sr.: Kendall Taylor
Natural Resources, Safe Use of Guns – Jr.: Wyatt Schirtzinger
Natural Resources, Basic Archery – Jr.: Ivan Ulrey
Photography, Photography Basics – Book 1: Lucas Roth
Photography, Photography Master: Savannah Tabor
Quilting, You Can Quilt – Jr.: Ryleigh Scarpitti
Self-Determined – Jr.: Rhett Mandau
Rockets, Rockets Away – Bottle Rockets: Brooklyn Bruff
Knots, Not Just Knots – Jr.: Jolene Rice
Vet Science, All Systems Go!: Luci Byler
Woodworking, Measuring Up – Jr. Unit 1: Kaden Carpenter
Workforce Preparation – Here, There, Ag Careers are Everywhere: Jocelyn Tabor
Workforce Preparation, Self-Determined: Clara Kost
Clothing, Terrific Tops: Phoebe Hults
Clothing, Clothing for Middle School: Callie Shultz
Clothing, Sundresses and Jumpers: Kate Gottke
Clothing, Shopping Savy – Jr.: Josie Snyder
Clothing, Dress Up Daywear: Bella Byler
Clothing, Sew Fun – Jr.: Kensleigh McClellan
Clothing, Em*bel*ish: Luci Byler
Clothing – Ready Set, Sew Active!: Madison Seng
For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite memories from the 2025 Knox County Fair.
Marcy and Xander got some time to chat with Christian artist Tauren Wells!
Tauren is performing at the Ohio State Fair on Monday, July 28th and we super excited about it. It is truly inspiring to listen to Tauren tell us a little about his life and his heart for God.
We highlight everything including his church, his new book, and even his remix of “Take It All Back” with Skillet!
To get tickets, click HERE!
Eric had a chance to chat with Noah Parnell, the Equine Coordinator at this years fair! They talk about the details of the equine competition, the equine events, miniature horses, and much more happening at this year’s Knox County Fair.
Marcy and Xander stopped by the FFA building at the Knox County Fair! They highlight all of the Best in Show awards for each category. They also focus on the story of the FFA jacket and how it is important to our community!
WNZR got to chat with Jim Blanchard, the President of the Knox County Junior Fair Sales Committee! Jim shares all about the 2025 Junior Fair Sale Day. He details the date moving, the awards that are being given out, some of the stats from last year’s sale day, and much more!
Listen to WNZR for updates on the Junior Fair Sale Day!
WNZR’s Eric Brown talked with Tahlia about her dogs that participated in the Second Annual Wiener Dog Races at the Knox County Fair. Her dogs, Stella and Sterling, came in 1st and 2nd place!
Congratulations to all participants.
Here are the results:
Heat #1 Winner: Oakley
Heat #2 Winner: Stella
Heat #3 Winner: Dash
Heat #4 Winner: Sterling
heat #5 Winner: Hank
Heat #6 Winner: Ellie
Final Race Results:
1st – Stella
2nd – Sterling
3rd – Dash
Rise and Shine 