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The Knox County Board of Elections Director shares with us about the upcoming election

We got the chance to talk with James Blazer, the Knox County Board of Elections Director! James tells us about how his team is prepared for the upcoming General Election.

He shares the exciting news about their new V.O.T.E.R vehicle.

He also tells us about early voting which is now open, how to prepare for the Write-In Candidates on your ballot, and how his team is sharing results through their website.

For more information about the Knox County Board of Elections click HERE!

Here are some important notes that we want to share with you:

  • Acceptable forms of ID to vote include:
    • Ohio driver’s license, state ID card, or interim ID form issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
    • A United States passport or passport card
    • A U.S. military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card
  • There are 81 different ballot styles for this election, meaning 81 different ballots based on precinct, various races and issues
  • The Board of Elections must print out 100% + 1 (101%) of ballots for each election. Ohio State Laws require that they have a printed ballot for every registered voter plus 1!
    • There is a schedule for recycling these ballots. There is a special outside company that comes into Mount Vernon to take care of this recycling
  • Ohio is a Paper State. Every vote has a paper trail.
  • There is a chain of custody for people signing off for ballots at every stage and with every type of ballot. The chain of custody requires both a Democrat and Republican to be part of every step of the process.
  • There are multiple ways to vote:
    • On Election Day at your assigned precinct
    • Absentee Voting by Mail
    • Early in-person voting at the Board of Elections
    • UOCAVA – for military or Knox County Registered voters who find themselves overseas during an election.
    • Safe At Home voting for mail-in ballots for someone in a domestic or dangerous situation
  • Our Board of Elections offers voting to local nursing home residents, those currently in the Knox County Jail that do not have a conviction and registered voters in the hospital.
  • There is a State Dashboard that tracks mismatches within the voting systems. This state level checking will connect our Knox County database against other departments across the state to avoid duplication in votes.
  • Anyone that has no voting or no petition signing for 6 years technically has no activity within the election system and is then taken out. So voter registration is necessary.
  • On Election Day – BE PREPARED to WRITE IN the write-in candidates that you want to have your vote. Those write-in candidates are NOT listed on the ballot. You must write in their name on each type of ballot. Each precinct or voting location (including the Board of Elections) can show you a list of those candidates but cannot offer you a printed copy. You can take a picture on your phone and use it when you vote.
  • On Election Day, the Knox County Board of Elections will update results on their website every 30 minutes starting at 7:30pm with Absentee votes.
  • The Staff plans to stay late on Election night to count the write-in candidates for this ballot. Unofficial results will be included in the results on Election night.

Here are some important stats:

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“The Chosen Adventures” is here!

Many of us love The Chosen but now it’s time for The Chosen Adventures! This is a new animated series based on bible stories.

Ryan Swanson, the writer for both The Chosen and The Chosen Adventures, joined us to tell us about his story and how these projects came to life! He also gives us insight into the new animated endeavor and when we can see it!

Click HERE to learn more about The Chosen Adventures!

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Kristin Hankins tells us all about the Church at Chapel Hill Fall Fest!

WNZR talked with Kristin Hankins who is the 7th-12th Grade Supervisor at the Chapel Hill Christian Academy! She tells us all about their church and their fall fest that is coming up this Sunday. There will be music, games, activities and a bunch of candy!

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Best strategies for conflict resolution!

Today we celebrated Conflict Resolution Day by talking about the 5 C’s of conflict resolution, and we also shared the best strategies for most common situations.

Here are the 5 C’s of Conflict Resolution:

  1. Calmness
  2. Clear Communication
  3. Clarification
  4. Collaboration
  5. Compromise

Here are some of the best strategies in common situations:

1. Workplace Conflict

  • Address issues early before they escalate.
  • Stay professional and focus on behavior, not personality.
  • Use “I” statements (“I felt…”) rather than accusatory language.
  • Listen actively and clarify misunderstandings.
  • Involve HR or a mediator if needed.
  • Aim for collaborative solutions (win-win).

2. Romantic Relationships

  • Stay calm; don’t try to resolve things in the heat of anger.
  • Express feelings honestly without blame.
  • Listen with empathy and validate their perspective.
  • Focus on solving the issue, not “winning” the argument.
  • Set boundaries and revisit them if needed.
  • Consider couples counseling if conflicts are recurring or intense.

3. Family Disputes

  • Be respectful and patient, especially with older or younger family members.
  • Avoid bringing up old grievances unless necessary to resolve the current issue.
  • Establish clear communication rules (e.g., no yelling, interrupting).
  • Take breaks if emotions get too high.
  • Sometimes, agreeing to disagree is the most peaceful resolution.
  • For serious issues, involve a family therapist or neutral third party.

 4. Friend Conflicts

  • Talk in person or over a call, not text.
  • Be honest but kind—assume positive intent.
  • Let your friend share their side without interruption.
  • Apologize sincerely if you were in the wrong.
  • Don’t let pride get in the way of mending the friendship.

5. Online or Social Media Conflicts

  • Don’t engage when emotions are high—pause before replying.
  • Move the conversation offline if it’s meaningful.
  • Use empathy and facts, not sarcasm or insults.
  • Know when to disengage—not every comment needs a response.
  • Set boundaries or block/report if harassed.
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The Executive Producer of “The Chosen” tells us about a new project!

WNZR got to talk with Derral Eves, the Executive Producer of “The Chosen”!

Derral tells us about his backstory and how the very popular show came to be. He also shares some information regarding a new project called “The Chosen Adventures”! It will be an animated series that would come out on Amazon this month, on October 17th!

To learn more about The Chosen Adventures, click HERE!

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Phil Maddux talks with us about MMS Aviation an their 50th anniversary celebration.

Phil Maddux, president and CEO, sat down and talked with us about MMS Aviation.

MMS Aviation serves missionary aviation by training apprentice mechanics and pilots, and maintaining missionary aircraft.

He shared a little about their 50th anniversary celebration that is happening this weekend, the history of MMS, and some of their future goals.

Their 50th anniversary celebration will take place Saturday from 9am-5pm and on Sunday from 1pm-5pm.

To learn more about MMS Aviation click HERE!

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Dr. Castleman’s October Presidential Update!

WNZR got to sit down with Dr. Carson Castleman, as he give us the October installment of our MVNU Presidential Update!

This month, Dr. Castleman shares about enrollment, MVNU’s fall revival, and the upcoming Tragedy into Triumph event that is coming to our campus in November! He also gives us an up to date look on what is happening with MVNU Baseball’s On-Deck Campaign.

Go listen to the full conversation below!

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It’s starting to feel like Fall!

Today, on The Morning Thing, we shared some amazing fall activity ideas for families!

It is finally starting to feel like Fall here in Mount Vernon and we think that is reason to celebrate! These are ways you can take advantage of the Fall weather before it turns to winter. They may be for kids but the whole family can find stuff in this list for the whole family!

Some of our favorites:

  • Hayride
  • S’mores
  • Baking Pumpkin Seeds
  • Donuts and Cider

To view the full list click HERE!

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