Today on The Morning Thing, we talked about our best friends to celebrate National Best Friends Day!
What is your favorite memory with your best friend?
Here is how you can celebrate National Best Friends Day today!
Learn more about National Best Friends Day HERE!
Orange Barrel Production Company’s production of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs is bringing together familiar fairy tale characters, plenty of laughs, and for one cast member, a full-circle family moment.
WNZR’s Eric Brown talks with Maggie Lauth, who plays Sizzle Bacon in Orange Barrel Production Company’s production of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs.
Click HERE to listen to the full conversation!
Maggie describes Sizzle Bacon as the only surviving pig sibling who takes Alexander T. Wolf to court. She says the character is sassy, fashionable, and more focused on herself than anyone else. Maggie also says she enjoys playing characters with attitude and personality, which made the role especially fun for her. She says one of her favorite parts of the production is the courtroom scene because of the humor, the larger role her character has in the scene, and the chance to interact more with the cast.
Eric continues with Maggie Lauth, who says this is her first major stage production with Orange Barrel Production Company’s production of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs.
Maggie says one of her favorite rehearsal memories involved a funny courtroom scene adjustment from director Michelle Banko that had the cast laughing during practice. She also says it has been fun being involved in the production alongside her cousin, who plays Goldilocks.
She encourages other kids to give theater a try, saying Orange Barrel Productions is a great place to start because rehearsals are manageable and the experience is both fun and rewarding.
Maggie also says the community should come out and support the production because the cast has worked hard to create a fun experience for audiences of all ages.
Performances will take place: May 21st, and 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Crossroads Theater inside the Mount Vernon Developmental Center Administration Building.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are 10 dollars. For more information, visit Ohio Drama-dot-com or call 740-504-8847.
Click HERE to learn more about Orange Barrel Production Company!
If you’re feeling the effects of the lull between Christmas and the new year, there’s nothing better than finding something fun or productive to do to keep the family busy!
The holiday season has so much momentum and excitement leading up to all the celebrations. Slowing down after the holidays can be confusing for children, so how do we switch off this mindset of hustle and bustle leading into the New Year? It’s great to get back into the groove of your normal routine with your family and slow down, but keep the momentum going just a little bit with some family fun.
Today on The Morning Thing, we shared 10 Things to do with your kids between the Holidays and New Year straight from sunshinehouse.com!
You can click HERE to see the full list!
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle was able to chat with the cast from Anne of Green Gables The Early Years, the new show from Orange Barrel Production Company!
We spoke with Willow Barnard (Anne Shirley), Catherine Haws (Marilla Cuthbert), Tony Montgomery (Matthew Cuthbert), and Hera Shupp (Rachel Lynde.)
The cast shared about their backgrounds in theatre, their roles in Anne of Green Gables The Early Years, what they have enjoyed being a part of the cast, and lots more!
The show will be presented at the Crossroads Theater at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center, Oct 11th-12th and 18th-19th! Learn more about the show and get tickets HERE!
Listen to the full conversations with the cast below or by clicking HERE!
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle spoke with Jenn Furay, Jess Kirby, Heather Lanzer, and Abbey Ernst from Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center. They all give an update on this important outreach in our community.
We also highlight the upcoming 5K and Family Glow Night which is happening on Saturday, October 5th at 6pm on MVNU’s campus in front of the chapel!
Listen to all of our conversations below or by clicking HERE!
There are many exciting events coming to downtown Fredericktown on Saturday, Oct. 5th! WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Paul Mayville, President of the Fredericktown Community Development Foundation, about this special day.
Paul shares the details on the ribbon cutting ceremony, Harvest Festival, the monthly vendor’s market, and more!
Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE!
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with community members involved with the Fredericktown Tomato Show as they help preview this year’s festival.
We spoke with Chris Well, Carrie Levering-Smith, Kyle Lepley, Cale Grubb, and Lesley Ruggles.
They share about this year’s schedule of events and what the expect. They also talk about the history of the festival and what they are looking forward to at the Tomato Show this year.
See the full schedule of events HERE.
Listen to our conversations below or by clicking HERE.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart sits down with Ashley Smith from the Mount Vernon Music & Art’s Festival to talk all about Kid’s Fest!
Ashley shares all the details about what is available for all the kids at the festival this year including fun crafts, bouncy houses, special guests, a Princess Party, and lots more!
Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE!
Trina Trainor, Director of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, joins WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to talk about her involvement with the festival. She also gives highlights of the overall schedule and the times the festival is open this week.
Trina shares details on all the acts, where to find the schedule, where to park, what food options will be available and more!
Listen to our full conversation with her below or by clicking HERE!
Special Awards were given out at the 2024 Junior Fair Sale of Champions. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!
Special Awards:
The Junior Fair Sales Committee presented a Hall of Fame award this year.
This award recognizes individuals and organizations that go above and beyond normal efforts to benefit the sale, the Junior Fair and most importantly the Knox County Youth involved in 4H and FFA.
The 2024 recipient is the Knox County Farm Bureau.
David Greer Award from Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club:
1st place for a $500 scholarship – Bryer Boeshart
2nd place for a $250 scholarship – Vivian Noble
3rd place for a $100 scholarship – Alayna Wittel
Knox County Junior Fair Outstanding Exhibitors:
Market Beef – Cade Strausbaugh
Beef Feeder – Evan Ondick
Dairy Market Feeder – Alayna Wittel
Market Dairy Steer – Alyayna Wittel
Market Goat – Hannah Creasap
Rabbit – Olivia Burke
Sheep – Mason Reynolds
Swine – Ansley Daubenmier
Poultry – Alice Ulrey
Cattleman’s Awards:
Dairy Steer Carcass: Sierra Shields
Dairy Steer Carcass: Broegan Staats
Beef Carcass: Ava Snively
Beef Carcass: Joseph Stachler
Bred, Born, and Raised Cattleman’s Grand Champion Award Winner: Cade Strausbaugh
Bred, Born and Raised Cattleman’s Reserve Champion Award Winner: Laura Hill
Senior Fair Board Scholarships:
The Senior Fair Board presented two $200 scholarships. These scholarships are for 2024 graduates and had an essay-driven application. This year’s essay was on mental health.
2024 Winners: Kaylin Miller and Vivian Noble
Gage Moody Heart and Soul Award:
This award is sponsored by JDC Livestock and is dedicated to Gage Moody’s memory. It aims to recognize individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:
Eternity Mosher and Michael Brady each were recognized with the Gage Moody Heart and Soul Award, and each received a $750 scholarship.
Ansley Daubenmier was recognized for creating and coordinating the Limitless Livestock Show. She received a $500 scholarship. These awards were given out by Aaron Chaney in memory of his son Gage Moody.
The Junior Fair Board also received a check for $500 from Farm Credit Mid-America. This check was given for their Stock the Trailer collection for a local food pantry.
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