Abigail Brown had a chance to talk with some ladies from New Directions. Lindsey Lamp is the delta coordinator of New Directions and Lori Jones-Perkins is executive director. They talked about an exciting new event called Coaching Boys Into Men. This program hopes to kick start critical conversations in raising boys. Click HERE to listen to the full conversation and HERE to learn more! As always thanks for listening!
It’s Friday! And that means the Morning Thing Fave 5! Some of the staff were excited about concerts, others took pleasure in the simple things. Click below to listen in!
Today on the Morning Thing we talked with Carrie Hyman, executive director of Main Street Mount Vernon about August First Friday. She talked about some of the fun activities families can do tonight as well as where to park, so you can get the most out of your night out. Click HERE to listen! As always, thanks for listening!
Today on the Morning Thing we talked with MVNU president Dr. Henry Spaulding with the MVNU presidential update. He talked about what is coming up as the school year kicks off and some goals for the coming year. Click HERE to listen in! As always, thanks for listening.
August is here, and that means Summer will be winding down soon as kids get ready to go back to school. Today on the Morning Thing we talked about how to get the most out of the rest of your summer with some fun activities for the whole family. Click HERE to check it out! As always, thanks for listening!
Today on the Morning Thing, we talked with Sam Barone and Marty Bell about the upcoming music experiences in Knox County! Sam Barone is the event chair for the Summer Music Concert Series. Click HERE to hear him talk about Gospel Music Day! Marty Bell talked about Knox Idol with the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival! Click HERE to listen in! As always, thanks for listening!
 
WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked to Vicki Leasure of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about their backpack giveaway. She shared details about what items are needed, how to donate and how families can register to receive backpacks for the coming school year. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
It’s Meet the Team Monday! Every week we shine our spotlight on a different local team. Today, we talked to Alicia Shoults from the Ohio State Fair! Alicia is the Marketing Director at the Ohio State Fair. Want to know about the fair schedule, how to get that all important parking space or how to stay connected with goings on at the fair? Click HERE! For more information on the Fair, click HERE! As always, thanks for listening!
The Morning Thing has been celebrating “Fair Fave 5 Week” all this week.
We wrapped up the week by sharing our favorite memories from the Fair.
Listen HERE to hear what some of the Big Blue Crew members had to say.
We also talked to visitors to our tent at the Fair. They loved rough truck, animal shows, horse races and fun ride. Click HERE to hear more memories from this year’s Knox County Fair.
WNZR, Kokosing, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University Admissions and A+ Autobrokers teamed up to purchase 4 hogs at the Knox County Fair. We will give these away on Saturday night. We start drawing names at 6pm. If your name is drawn, you will have 9 minutes and 9 seconds to claim your prize. Call 392-9090 or be present at the Knox County Fair.
Hog #2 – A 245 pound hog from Ethan Wilson from Howard. The purchase price was $4.25 a pound giving a total price of $1,041.25. Ethan belongs to the East Knox FFA. (WNZR purchased this hog with A+ Autobrokers)
Hog #3 – A 226 pound hog from Dreanna Perry from Centerburg. The purchase price was $4.00 a pound giving a total price of $904. Dreanna’s 4-H Club is Smokin’ Spurs. (WNZR purchased this hog with Kokosing Inc.)
Hog #4 – A 250 pound hog from Cole Starr from Howard. The purchase price was $3.50 a pound giving a total price of $875. Cole is a member of the East Knox FFA. (WNZR purchased this hog with A+ Autobrokers.)
Smithhisler Meats will provide the processing.
The total amount of our hog purchase: $3,856.25
For more details on how to register and win, go to http://wnzr.fm/knox-county-fair.html
We talked about animals today on the Morning Thing! We talked with YOU about your favorite fair animals ! We also talked with Luke McKee who has won MANY awards and is in the running for Showman of Showmen. Click HERE to listen to our conversation with Rabbit Ambassador Taylor Chattin and HERE to hear our conversation with Ethan Stanley. As always, thanks for listening!
