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It’s Fair Five Week on The Morning Thing – Check out the 5 favorite rides at the Knox County Fair!

Aubrey and Rachel on Sizzler

The Morning Thing is celebrating the Knox County Fair this week by sharing a Fair Fave 5 every day!
On Monday (7/25), we shared our 5 favorite rides.
1. Zero Gravity
2. Sizzler
3. Funnel Force
4. Fun Slide
5. Rock Wall
Check out our fun chats about rides. Click HERE to hear our staff and other Fair attendees share about their favorite rides.

We want to share YOUR favorite things about the Knox County Fair.
Email us at wnzr@mvnu.edu or call 740-392-9090 and let us know about YOUR favorites.
Tuesday – we’ll share our 5 favorite 4H members
Wednesday – we’ll share our 5 favorite events/shows
Thursday – we’ll share our 5 favorite animals
Friday – we’ll share our 5 favorite memories from the 2016 Knox County Fair.

If you come to the Fair, stop by and see the Big Blue Crew. WNZR is located near the Fair Board office, next to the rides and games.

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Christmas In July!

Today on the Morning Thing we celebrated Christmas!

We told you all about Christmas In July, Interchurch Social Services’ annual collection of food and funds to benefit Knox County. You can find out everything you need to know about tomorrow’s collection, including needed items and collection points over here.

Our Morning Thing Fave 5 this week was our favorite Bible verses about giving.

  1. Proverbs 3:27 – “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.”
  2. Luke 6:30 – “Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.”
  3. Matthew 25:35-40 – “35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”
  4. Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
  5. Proverbs 22:9 – “The generous will themselves be blessed,
        for they share their food with the poor.”

Have a great weekend!

-Jess and Aubrey

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Packing Hacks

Planning a vacation or trip soon? Check out these packing hacks we shared on the show today.

packing-tips_1200x675Click here for a short video showing some packing hacks.

If you click here, you’ll find a list of some other packing tips we shared.

And we also have a bonus link with even more tips and tricks that you can find here.

Even if you just use a couple of these hacks, your trip is guaranteed to go smoother!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

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Happy 4th of July from the MT!

Today was all about America’s Independence on the Morning Thing!

Fireworks FlagWe shared a list of the 76 most American things ever, including cheeseburgers, doughnuts, and buffet lines (don’t worry, they weren’t all food related). You can check out the complete list over HERE.

Click here to see the full schedule of events for Mount Vernon’s 4th of July Festivities, which caps off with fireworks at 10 pm.

 

Have a great 4th of July!

-Jess and Aubrey

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Bad Breath and Personalities

Bad Breath Woman

Everyone in the world struggles, with morning breath, and some with bad breath in general.  So today Marcy and Eddie shared some causes of bad breath so that you know what to avoid in the future.  Click HERE to read about some of them.

We also took a look at different ways that people judge personality, so that you know how people might evaluate you.  If you want to check those out click HERE.

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Summer Fun and fighting allergies – The Morning Thing 6/1/16

Dan with ice cream man

It’s summer and the kids are home….and bored! Today, The Morning Thing shared some great ideas on how to get crafty with your kids without using technology.
Click HERE for 10 ideas on how to have a screen-free, crafty afternoon with your kids.

Focus on the Family also has some great ideas for summer fun!

Are you ready for summer? It’s here, and with it comes wonderful opportunities to build family connections while engaging your youngsters in healthy and entertaining activities.

There are many things to do at low or no cost—in fact, your options are limited only by your imagination. But in case you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, consider these:

  • Go for a hike (take along a guidebook on birds or plants to make it educational).
  • Take the kids on a picnic, and bring a Frisbee® or ball to toss around.
  • Fly a kite.
  • Go camping for a weekend and let your children experience the great outdoors in new ways.
  • No pool? No problem! Have a lawn sprinkler party on a hot day (don’t forget the water blasters and water balloons).
  • Hang a tire swing in your yard, and teach your kids some handy knots in the process.
  • Ride bikes together.
  • Organize a neighborhood scavenger hunt.
  • Take your kids bowling. Many bowling centers allow children under a certain age to bowl up to two free games each day during the summer. Check out kidsbowlfree.com to find a participating bowling alley, or call your local bowling center.
  • Encourage your children to consider joining a community sports league.

There are many fun pursuits to keep your children active this summer. Enjoy them together as a family and you’ll all gain the rewards.

Summer also brings on allergy season. Today, The  Morning Thing shared some ways that you can allergy-proof your home. Click HERE for some tips that you can try today.

Summer is a time to enjoy spending time together. Stay connected to great family-friendly events around our community. Follow the Big Blue crew all summer long. Click HERE to see our summer calendar. If an event is listed, it is safe for your family.

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Tailgates and Tackles – The Morning Thing 5/12/16

What would you do if you woke up one morning and couldn’t see? How would you feel? How would your life change? Travis Freeman lived through this experience and shares his motivating story with young people. Travis was able to overcome his disability and continue to live out his dream of playing high school football.

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The movie “23 Blast” tells the true story of the life of Travis Freeman. Highland High School will host 2 special events this weekend – Tailgates and Tackles. All proceeds from these events will benefit The Freeman Foundation, New Hope Industries and the Highland Athletic Association.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Travis Freeman.

Click HERE to see the trailer for “23 Blast”.

 

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Thoughts from Israel- The Morning Thing on 3/14/16

Wesley Israel

Wesley Boston here. I recently returned from an incredible opportunity. From February 29th to March 11th I traveled across Israel and Jordan, seeing sites that brought the Bible to life and being introduced to cultures and people that were very different from me. A few things struck me as a result.

  1. The world is a lot bigger than America. Our guide, Rafi, who is seen in the above picture at the left end of the back row, reminded us that the U.S. is big- so big that we don’t need anybody else he said. Israel, to compare, is smaller than New Jersey. In the U.S. we don’t get out much, we don’t see much that is different, and we dont get out of our comfort zones. It’s good in so many ways to get into someone else’s country, culture, kitchen, history, etc.
  2. Differences in race, culture, and religion can be put aside. On this trip a Muslim man looked me, a Christian, in the eye and asked me to pray for peace in these lands. Two religions with two different Gods, but that didn’t matter. We could be united in this cause. One girl that I traveled with remarked that while watching the Jews pray at the Western “Wailing” Wall she realized that we aren’t so different. We all are simply trying to get closer to God.
  3. We believe and have faith in a God who does not operate in an abstract dimension or some Narnia -esque realm that we can’t get to or see. He works in real history, in real places, and with real people. While we can’t have definite proof and still have to trust and have faith, we can take comfort in knowing that we can see the places where the Bible tells us these things happened.
  4. History keeps going on. Rafi reminded us on the first day that since our our country is so young we have a different view of what is old. In his words, “You Americans find something that is 250 years old and you call it an antique. In Israel if something is 250 years old we don’t even look at it- it’s brand new! Come back when you have something from the 3rd or 4th century.” In that land I saw the remains of empire after empire and civilization after civilization. I stood in the ruins of palaces of mighty kings and the temples of foreign gods. History marches on and takes everything that mankind builds with it. But God remains. He is unchanged from the beginning and will still be here in another 2,000 years.
  5. We have a personal relationship but not a personal religion. By that I mean that while we are able to know God personally as our God and Savior it isn’t just about us. We are part of a worldwide community of believers that spans throughout history. Every one of us across the globe brings our own interpretations and culture and backgrounds to it but we are all one body serving the same risen Lord.
  6. We don’t have to travel around the world to be closer to God. This thought was not original with me. I was struggling with the fact that I had not had some kind of supernatural revelation or some experience where God broke through into my life in some brand new crystal clear way. Then one girl on the trip shared that she was struggling with the same issue- and then she realized that there’s a good reason for it. God is with us no matter where we are. We can be just as close to Him here in Ohio as we can in the Holy Lands. I have stood as close to the Holy of Holies as is humanly possible in 2016- but that didn’t make me any closer to God than I am right now as I write these words in Mount Vernon. God is with you and me no matter where we are and that is a great comfort.

It’s hard to sum up such an experience in one post, but these are a few of the things that God put on my heart during this journey. And yes, it was good to go- amazing to go- but it is good to be back. Hopefully the lessons I’ve learned can influence the way I live day to day.

Shalom!

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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by learning more about the history and the man. The Morning Thing 1/18/16

rev dr martin luther king praying

Detroit Free Press photographer Tony Spina photographed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a reflective moment in March, 1968, 2 weeks before his assassination.

How much do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King Junior?
How much do you know about the history of today’s holiday?
One way that we can celebrate is to enhance our knowledge and understanding of why we celebrate on the third Monday of January.

Click HERE to see the amazing timeline of how long it took to have the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday created.

Click HERE to see 20 interesting facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How much do you really know about the man?

Click HERE for more interesting facts about Dr. Marin Luther King Jr., plus links to some fabulous pictures and videos of this amazing man.

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Mount Vernon mourns the loss of 17 year old Chelsie Alaimo. (Updated)

chelsie senior night pic

Local student dies after accident

Mount Vernon Police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating an accident last night that took the life of a Mount Vernon High School senior.

17-year-old Chelsie Alaimo of Mount Vernon was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Mansfield Road and Belmont Avenue last night. Social media updates from family and friends indicate that Chelsie was transported to Knox Community Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Police remained at the scene until late last night.

Mount Vernon High School and Middle School staff and counselors will be available for students today.  Chelsie Alaimo was a member of the high school marching band and was part of the cast of The Secret Garden musical this past weekend.

Our condolences and prayers are with her family.

Funeral services will be held at Mount Vernon First Church of the Nazarene on Coshocton Ave. in Mount Vernon. Details of the date and time will be shared soon.

This afternoon/evening from 4 to 7 PM, at First Church of the Nazarene (807 Coshocton Ave.), the Sanctuary will be open for friends and family who just need a quiet place to reflect. Staff members of the Youth Ministry Team will be available to pray with anyone who just needs someone to “share their burden.” This will be a very quiet, no-pressure event – they just want to love on friends and family members during this difficult time. Join us this evening – pray, think, cry, support one another, ask questions. Just know that they are here for you!

chelsie with Mom

A fund has been established to help cover the expenses of the funeral.
Click HERE to find out how you can help.

**UPDATE**

Latest update from the Mt. Gilead Ohio State Patrol Post.

Knox County- Mount Vernon – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash. The crash occurred at approximately 7:20 pm on Sunday November 8, in the city of Mt. Vernon, Knox County on Mansfield Ave. near Belmont Ave.

Curtis W. Hull, age 32, of Mount Vernon, Ohio was operating a Silver 2005 Chevrolet trailblazer southbound on Mansfield Ave. Chelsea R. Alaimo age 17 of Mt. Vernon, Ohio was crossing Mansfiled Ave. on foot. Mr. Hill struck Miss Alaimo as she was crossing the street.

Miss Alaimo was transported to The Knox County Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the Mount Gilead Patrol Post.

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