Today on the show it was Who Knew Wednesday. We talked about the things that are coming up for The Big Blue Crew. We’ve got a busy couple of weeks coming up! We also talked to Jenny and Shawna who are with the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County about their upcoming event Field Of Honor. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the link to our conversation with Jenny and Shawna:
To stay up to date on what is happening here in Knox County and what is happening with WNZR, make sure to keep checking our website https://www.wnzr.fm for the latest news.
I was born on August 30th, 1918, in San Diego, California.
I served in both World War II and the Korean War.
I am a 19-time all-star, a two time AL MVP Award winner, a six-time AL Batting Champion, and a two-time Triple Crown Winner in baseball.
I have the highest all time batting average.
I played my entire 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox.
I died on July 5th, 2002, at the age of 83.
…I am Ted Williams
Congratulations to Brian of Marengo for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked to Ian Ernsberger who is the MVAC Production and Operations Manager. He talked about the upcoming show Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities. This show is going to be amazing! We hope that you will be able to go.
Today on the show I shared tips on how both you and your child can prepare to go back to school. I also want to wish all of the students good luck as they start the new school year! May your year be awesome and exciting with growth along the way! We also had our Who Am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
I was born on August 14th, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan.
I have a total of nine siblings.
I played basketball at Everett High School and eventually went on to play for the Michigan State Spartans.
My Michigan State Spartans and Larry Bird’s Indiana State Sycamores played in the 1979 NCAA Tournament Championship game which is the most watched college basketball game of all-time. Of course, my Spartans won the NCAA National Championship.
I was a part of the “showtime” Los Angeles Lakers where I won five NBA Championships.
I am 65 years old.
…I am Magic Johnson
Congratulations to Allen of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today in the show we were On The Road With Big Blue live from the Hartford Fair. Alyssa Sidle joined me for live updates from the Hartford Fair. We also had our Who Am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
I was born on August 9th, 1928, in New York City, New York.
My father was a cab driver in New York City.
I started playing basketball at the age of 13 and was immediately hooked.
I played college basketball at Holy Cross University where I led the Crusaders to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
I played for the Boston Celtics from 1950-1963 where I won 6 NBA Championships.
I was also nicknamed “The Houdini of the Hardwood.”
I am still living at 95 years young.
…I am Bob Cousy
Congratulations to Isabella of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
Here is today’s trivia question: Lauren Daigle has had a very successful tour throughout the USA and other countries since September 2023. She is bringing this tour to the Ohio State Fair! What is the name of the tour?
The answer is: The Kaleidoscope Tour
Congratulations to Ben of Bellville!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
In 1929, what famous part of the Ohio State Fair was formed?
The answer is: The Junior Fair was formed this year.
Congratulations to Marissa of Mount Vernon!
I was born on July 18th, 1921, in Cambridge, OH.
I attended New Concord High School where I was a multi-sport athlete.
I attended Muskingum College where I studied Chemistry.
I never graduated from college because I enlisted in World War II as a Marine Corps Aviator.
I was the first American to orbit the Earth.
I died on December 8th, 2016, at the age of 95.
…I am John Glenn
Congratulations to Nancy of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today we heard Dylan’s conversation with Tony Palmer of the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland. Tony told us about their open Olympics-themed event coming up this weekend. Click here to learn more about this central Ohio organization!
I was born July 10, 1943 in Richmond, Virginia
Despite being a minority in my sport, I earned a tennis scholarship to UCLA
I was the first black player to make the Davis Cup team
I won the US Open in 1968 when I was 25
I also won the Australian Open in 1970 and Wimbledon in 1975
I was also an author and educator, and established an institute for urban health after I was diagnosed with HIV from a blood transfusion
I am…Arthur Ashe.
Congratulations to Cody from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Today on the show we talked about several things you can do in downtown Mount Vernon on the 4th of July and also things you can do around Fredericktown and Gambier. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here are the maps of what you can do in Mount Vernon:
Here are the events that are going on in Fredericktown and Gambier:
I was born on July 4th, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
I went to college, but my father convinced me to start practicing law, which eventually led me to become a lawyer.
I became the 48th Governor of Massachusetts on July 2nd, 1919.
Two years later, I ran for Vice President of the United States alongside Warren G. Harding.
After the sudden death of President Harding, I became the 30th President of the United States where I served from August 2nd, 1923 – March 4th, 1929.
I died on January 5th, 1933, at the age of 60.
….I am Calvin Coolidge
Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked about how the Ohio State Fair is coming up. There are so many new things to do there. And of course we had our Who Am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Here is what is new at the Ohio State Fair in 2024:
Career Pathways Program: The Lausche Youth Exploration Space is always buzzing with endless activities and programming for children. A new addition in 2024 is the career pathway program; see life-size cutouts of personnel in the workforce and learn about their career path. From a space operations officer to a meat inspection training officer these Ohioans are sure to inspire fairgoers of all ages.
Ohio State Fair History Exhibit in Kasich Hall C: There are many traditions that have stood the test of time at the Ohio State Fair – the butter cow, Smokey Bear, enjoying fair food, and creating memories with friends and family. Take a glimpse at history as you walk through this new exhibit to view historic photos and scale models with “tiny fairs” dating back to the 1800s to see what the fairgrounds looked like a decade ago, a century ago, and even longer.
Mural Competition: The mural competition is a great addition to Fine Arts this year. Entries just closed on June 21 for artists to submit their artwork and then recreate their masterpiece in the form of a mural during the Fair. Artists will paint these murals live during the first weekend of the Fair, July 26-28, on the lawn of the Cox Fine Arts Center.
Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show: Located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway, the Nerveless Nocks, world famous for their Giant Sway Pole Show featured on America’s Got Talent Extreme and AGT Season 17, will captivate the audience with midair daredevil stunts performed 80 feet above the ground. This is a show fairgoers won’t want to miss.
New Food Avenue: Want to try a new food, like pickle lemonade, a Cleveland corned beef egg roll, a deep-fried buffalo chicken bomb, or pickle pizza? A collection of the newest food vendors and wild fair fare will be gathered along New Food Avenue, located between the Ohio Lottery Main Street Stage and the north end of the Midway. More new foods, foods on a stick, and deep-fried delights will be available soon.
Poster Contest: A brand new poster contest was introduced to the lineup of competitions this year. Winning artist, Lindsay Boyd was selected as the grand champion. Smaller postcard-sized prints of the artwork will be available for purchase at the official Ohio State Fair gift shops and the All Ohio Arts Gift Shop in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Additionally, the top five finalists will have their posters displayed in Kasich Hall C.
Run Like a Girl 5k and 10K presented by Avina Women’s Care: On Sunday, Aug. 4, runners will gather at the Historic Crew Stadium and race through the fairgrounds to get a behind the scenes look at the Fair before the gates open to the public. Register today.
Sheepdog Spectacular: The Dog House has become a very popular attraction at the Ohio State Fair. In addition to the Marvelous Mutts show featuring performing rescue dogs, the Dog House will also feature Sheepdog Spectacular, an entertaining, interactive, and ag-centered sheepdog show featuring working sheepdogs herding sheep.
Strolling Entertainers: We won’t spoil the surprise, but fairgoers will see a few new faces strolling around the grounds providing laughs and fortunes.
Taste of Ohio Pavilion: The Taste of Ohio Café will be moving a little south this year to become the Taste of Ohio Pavilion. This will feature a lot of the same delicious cuisines offered in the Taste of Ohio Café. Be sure to stop by in the evenings and enjoy a meal to the tune of live music, and browse beautiful floral exhibits created by Ohioans.
Tiny Art Show: Fairgoers with an eye for art won’t want to miss the brand new Tiny Art Show in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Each artists accepted into the Fine Arts Exhibition was given the opportunity to submit a small piece of art, priced at $250 or less, to hang for sale in the exhibit. This is a great way to support local artists and start or enhance an art collection on a budget.
Wheels of Agriculture Game Show: Located in Kiddieland, this exciting, fast-paced, TV-style game show is fertilized with comedy and shenanigans which yield a bumper crop of prizes! The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show harvests smiles, laughter, and knowledge for all ages.
The 2024 Ohio State Fair is July 24 through Aug. 4. More information about the Fair can be found at ohiostatefair.com. The 2024 Ohio State Fair Media Guide will be available soon.
Driving Notes 