Today on the Morning Thing we talked all about Independence Day, and some great recipes to use today!
Here are some links to great red, white, and blue recipes!
Fireworks Hot dogs:
Check it out here!
American Flag Fruit Skewers: Check it out here!
Quick and Easy 4th of July Breakfast: here!
4th of July Desert Hacks: here!
WNZR wishes you a very happy 4th of July, and hopes you have a fantastic day filled with fun and family!
MTVArts production of Bye Bye Birdie has its opening performance his Friday, July 7th. WNZR recommends those attending are ages 12+. We had a chance to have some conversations with the cast and crew for the musical. Check them out at the links below
For more information on MTVArts and where you can buy tickets, you can go to their website mtvarts.com.
Today for The Morning Thing we discussed Social Media Day. Social Media seems like it is everywhere today, and although some of the original pioneers like Myspace are gone, we still see the relevance everyday of things lime Twitter and Facebook. For some people these are the only way to keep up with friends from all over the country, and for others a source of of news all over the world. If you would like to read more on social media day click HERE.
With social media in mind today, we decided to share some tips on safe social networking, so that you can make use of social media without being worried of the dangers that come along with it. If you would like to read the full list of tips click HERE.
With Independence Day just around the corner, The Morning Thing found 5 family-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday this year!
Happy Independence Day from the WNZR Staff!
This morning on The Morning Thing we talked a little about your fridge and freezer, are the a mess? Are the unorganized? Not sure what to do? Well don’t worry we shared some tips from Krazy Coupon Lady about how you can get your fridge and freezer organized and cleaned up. If you would like to read the full article you can click HERE.
We also shared some ideas for freezer friendly meals that you can store away until you want to eat them. This can be especially helpful in the summer months when kids don’t want to wait around for you to cook, and maybe you don’t want to wait around cooking either! For the full list of ideas, click HERE.
Today on The Morning Thing we discussed some common things people do not realize are actually unsanitary. This included everything from people accidentally spitting on a birthday cake when blowing out the candles to backpacks that hardly ever get washed. If you would like to read the whole article, you can click HERE.
For Way Back Wednesday we featured songs from 1997. We also shared some interesting events from that year, which you can check out HERE.
Today, our “Meet the Team” spotlight shines on the Knox Addiction Conference. There is a team of amazing people and organizations working hard to coordinate this annual event.
The Knox Addiction Conference is hosted by the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT). This conference offers a number of different professional development tracks and opportunities for continuing education credits. The presentations are also open to the general public and will give information on what is being done to address drug abuse in our community and immediate ways that each one of us can get involved in supporting people in recovery and strengthening the community.
The conference will be held June 28th and 29th in Rosse Hall on the Kenyon College Campus, starting at 8:30am. For a full listing of sessions and times, Click HERE
Registration for all attendees is required. Breakfast, lunch, and all conference materials are included in your registration fee. Registrations will be accepted up until the morning of the conference. Lunch is going to be provided cafeteria style and will have options for those with special dietary needs. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7 am both days in Rosse Hall. Click HERE to register.
In addition to the general conference, luncheons for physicians and business professionals will be offered. Topics at the lunch will be specific to these professions. If you plan to attend the luncheon and the conference, registration for both events is required.
The conference will also offer an evening event on Wednesday, June 28th from 7-9 pm hosted by the Knox Health Planning Partnership Resilience Team: RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.
KSAAT Chair, Janet Chandler, talks about the film and its importance to our community, HERE!
WNZR, Knox Pages and the Mount Vernon News had an opportunity to talk with some of the presenters and organizers of the Knox Addiction Conference.
Knox County Prosecuting Attorney Chip McConville will be presenting at the conference. He talked about the challenges the drug epidemic has brought to the Knox County Courts. Click HERE to hear WNZR’s conversation with Chip.
Detective Lieutenant Craig Feeney of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is presenting at the conference alongside Knox County Prosecutor, Chip McConville. Craig talked to us about the challenges the drug epidemic brings to the Sheriff’s Office and how the public can help law enforcement in the fight against drugs.
Click HERE to hear WNZR’s conversation with Craig.
Detective Corporal James DeChant of the Mount Vernon Police Department is presenting at the conference too. James talked about the drug problem in our community and why community members should attend the Knox Addiction Conference.
Click HERE to hear WNZR’s conversation with James.
Knox Community Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jim Middleton is on the planning committee for the conference. Jim shared the impact of NARCAN and the strategies that KCH has implemented to handle the increase of drug abuse cases. He also shared the challenges that the medical community face with the fight on drugs.
Click HERE to hear WNZR’s conversation with Jim.
Jeff Williams is Executive Director of the Freedom Center. He helped to plan the conference. Jeff shared important event details with WNZR.
Click HERE to hear WNZR’s conversation with Jeff.
Emily Morrison is Communications Manager Legal Assistant at the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office. She is in charge of registration for the Knox Addiction Conference. She shared exciting news about topics that will be covered at the conference, including a new youth track on Thursday.
Click HERE to hear WNZR’s conversation with Emily.
For more information about KSAAT, its goals and the Knox Addiction Conference, go to www.KSAAT.org
The Morning Thing was excited to celebrate the first official day of summer this past Wednesday and we are even more excited about vacations and adventures coming up this summer. So, for The Morning Thing Fave 5, the WNZR staff shared their favorite vacation destinations! Click on the links below to listen in!
Summer is the perfect time for traveling and sight seeing with your family! If you are planning a vacation to the unknown or a family favorite destination, check out these safety tips from travelsmart.com. They offer tips for traveling within the states and out of the country in their article 10 Safety Tips Every Traveler Should Know by Caroline Morse.
Read more about these 10 safety tips and why they are important, click HERE!
Ever wondered where that milk you are buying comes from? How about whether or not that produce you are buying is organic or not? Is the spice you are buying to expensive for you?
Well today we talked about some shocking supermarket secrets that will let you know how to do these things and more. If you’d like the full list of all the secrets we covered and some bonus secrets click HERE.
We also talked a bit about the Centerburg USA Days Festival happening today through Saturday, and we will also be there on Saturday. For more information on the lineup and everything happening at the festival you can head to their website, heartofohiousa.com.
Rise and Shine 