Today on The Morning Thing, the Big Blue Crew shared their favorite 4th Of July Traditions!
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WNZR’s Big Blue Crew Shares Their Favorite 4th Of July Traditions!
WNZR Staff Shares Summer Bucket List
WNZR shared their summer bucket lists on The Morning Thing! Check out the conversation HERE!
We shared some examples from Happy and Ordinary that gave us 100 ideas to choose from. Check out the full list HERE!
Here are some ideas to make your summer more fun!
- Fly a kite
- Go fruit picking
- Go to a water park
- Have a spa day
- Watch the sunrise
Celebrate National Best Friends Day!
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!
- Write them a thoughtful letter
- Take them out for coffee or lunch
- Invite them over to your house for a movie night
Learn more about National Best Friends Day HERE!
The BEST Zoos to Visit in Ohio!
The month of June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month!
Zoos and aquariums are not only an experience, but wildlife preservatives for endangered animals, and serve as a great educational opportunity for the entire family!
To learn more, click HERE!
Today on The Morning Thing, we discussed the best zoos you can visit in Ohio!
Here are some zoos we talked about:
- The Columbus Zoo (You can vote on the name of their new baby giraffe on their website HERE!)
- The Cincinnati Zoo
- The Cleveland Zoo
- The Toledo Zoo
To find more great zoos in Ohio, and their websites, click HERE!
Brittany Coon Discusses About the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities
WNZR’s Eric Brown is joined by Brittany Coon the Public Outreach Manager for the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Check out the full conversation HERE!
She discusses her job and what she does. They provide a wide range of support people and families dealing with disabilities; they want to make them all feel included in the community. They want to focus on how connection can’t be done in isolation.
Brittany highlights their award lunch-in with different panelists who focused on what they discussed and how they brought out all that their department wants to do. She talks about the spotlight award and how it recognizes people building independence in their own lives and in the community. She discusses the community partner award and she highlight the winner and how they decide the winner.
She talks about the employer of the year award and how they help those with disabilities. She talks about the heart of support award. Lastly, she talks about the lasting legacy award.
To learn more, click HERE!
Maggie Lauth Takes On the Role of Sizzle Bacon in “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs”
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!
Try to pay it forward today!
Today on The Morning Thing, we highlighted Global Pay It Forward Day by sharing some creative ways to do just that! These are great ways to be kind to others every day.
If you take some time to do any of these today, you never know the lives that you could touch from such a simple gesture.
Some of our favorites:
- Help neighbors with yardwork
- Clean up a public place
- Write a positive review for a local business
- Leave encouraging notes in random places
Click HERE to learn more about Global Pay It Forward Day!
Click HERE to read the rest of the ways to be kind!
Get moving!
Today on The Morning Thing, we shared great ways to get outside and enjoy the warm weather during Move More Month! There is an idea for everybody to enjoy being active. Even small efforts, like taking a walk or dancing to your favorite song, can make a big difference.Â
Our favorite ways to get active:
- Fur-kid Frolicking
- Get rolling
- Produce picking
- Boating
Click HERE to see all 25 ways to move more!
Click HERE to learn more about Move More Month!
Rebekah Gregory shares her powerful story with WNZR!
Today on The Morning Thing, we were blessed with a conversation with Rebekah Gregory!
In 2013, Rebekah’s life was forever changed when she was a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. Despite enduring severe injuries, including the amputation of her leg, Rebekah emerged as a symbol of hope and resilience. Rebekah is an advocate for trauma survivors and has dedicated her life to spreading a message of hope and empowerment.
She will be speaking at the 2026 Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference. It will be Friday, April 17th and Saturday April 18th at MVNU! Join for an unforgettable weekend of encouragement, faith, and inspiration.
What God says about your worth!
Today on The Morning Thing, we talked about worth in honor of National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day! Our hosts decided to dive into scripture to see exactly what God says about you and your worth.
In today’s world, it is important to remember that you are completely worthy in God’s eyes.
Click HERE to learn more about National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day and what it means!
Click HERE to view the passages from Psalm 139!
Rise and Shine 