Thursday, 14 March 2024 18:16

This little dude is expensive!

I had a meeting early this afternoon here at work. After that was over I had some shopping to do for the fur monster pictured above. It was time to get more "bathroom necessities" for him. I get 3 35 pound tubs at a time - about $20 each. Then, he needed new boxes too, and I got myself a new scooper.

By the time I was out the door, I put $90 on my credit card! I hope you have never run into anyone trying to tell you pets are cheap...cuz they are lyin'! haha

Published in Eric Matthews
Sunday, 17 March 2024 01:47

WYNN - BROWNS - Joe Had To Go

SW small Logo Last years Browns savior, the ageless Joe Flacco got a new job this week with the Indianapolis Colts and is not coming back to the Browns.  I love what Flacco did last year as he took us on a fun ride that got us into the playoffs.  I am also glad for Browns nation that he is not coming back.  Don't get me wrong, he could be on my team, but I don't run the Browns. Guys that are trying to stay employed are.  And their future is 100% tied to Deshaun Watson.

When the Browns were convinced to give Watson all that guaranteed money, they lost all previous recent identity and took on a new one.  Giving up and at the same time restarting the short term future by banking on Watson.  Flacco made us fans happy and made the Browns team look great.  He made the front office look real bad.  His ability to make this offense look that good in a week or two was a real wake up call for all.  The same players, same game, way different result with a real adult at the helm.  We've haven't looked that good with anyone in 20 years.  His remarkable play, made a lot of people very nervous. A guy off the couch, 39 years old, paying him NFL pennies.

Having Flacco back has no benefit.  This fan base would be screaming at the stadium for Flacco to play the first sign of a struggling offense.  It would divide the fans loudly, the locker room quietly, coaching staff privately, and the local and national media endlessly.  And that would only be because of how well Flacco played and made us look, and how he made us feel.  You see, with the Browns job keeping seekers leaders, it's not really about winning.  It's about winning with Watson.  They're firing successful coaches for it, and making everything just so.  So a new backup has been signed and the pressure is off.  We, and he, won't be hearing Flacco's name being chanted by 70,000 when we don't play well.

I'm not saying Flacco is the answer because he's 39 years old, and does have a limit.  But here I feel there would be no mentoring wanted, accepted or even tolerated.  Joe is too good a dude not to be respected and looked up to, he is a Superbowl Champion, and a very good human.  He now is in a great place, backing up a very young QB who needs mentoring and needs to learn to stay healthy, as he too is coming off shoulder surgery.  I feel there's a very good chance Flacco plays a lot for the Colts this year.  Flacco, indoors, warm, on a fast track with some nice young players, could be fun.  If he would have signed here, he would never, ever see the field unless we had the same situation as last year.

And that's what this year will be about.  Watson will play every single game, even if we are the worst team in the league.  That won't happen clearly, but this is where we are. The Browns will ride with him no matter what, and now they can with no Joe on the sidelines.  The path has been cleared.  If a backup is needed for most of the season, the Browns are not going anywhere.  BUT if a backup is needed for a few weeks to win important games that could get you in the playoffs?  There's no Joe.

The Browns have put themselves in a very tough situation. Almost everything they are doing is just buying more time for themselves.  New coaches, new offense, be patient, new way of doing things, these things take time, all that word salad stuff they are famous for.  Many, just trying to stay employed and hoping they haven't wasted a quarter of a BILLION dollars on a single guy and traded away the teams future.  There is only one way out for them.  A Superbowl title - especially before the Texans who we have done an amazing job rebuilding.  If that doesn't happen in the next three years, they will all be out.  For the next three years, here it's not about winning per say.  It's about them being right.

Sadly for fans, Joe had to go.  Good luck Joe, and thanks!

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Published in Scott Wynn
Thursday, 14 March 2024 14:15

Back-To-School!!!!

Another great crash course at Stark State College in Robotics and Automation another Unique & In-Demand Job.  Get your training started quickly at Stark State College here in Summit or Stark County.  Find out more about Stark State and its programs during one of its upcoming open houses. Visit the North Canton Campus on March 21 or the Akron location on March 27.    Find out more about these open houses or one of the many programs and certificates... Visit starkstate.edu.   Stark State College: Spend less. Earn more. Go further.

 

Published in Ben McKee
Thursday, 14 March 2024 02:53

My Top Ten: Flowers

Welp, we have just about made it through another Ohio winter. Woohoo! 

Since spring is just a few days away, now is a good time to talk about flowers. If you don't like flowers, you're probably one of those people who hates dogs and ice cream and pizza too, right? 

Seriously, though, flowers bring us joy. Whether they're in a bouquet, a garden, a field, or even growing through cracks in concrete; we love to see them. And unless you suffer from seasonal allergies, we love to smell them too! If there's any sort of special occasion in life, flowers are usually there. Whether it's a school dance, Valentine's day, a congratulations, or a funeral; flowers are pretty much universally appropriate. 

Just this week, I've seen a few flowers popping up around my property. That, to me, is a strong indicator that this warmer weather is here to stay. Maybe it won't be seventy degrees, but I think we're just about done with the freezing. -Now that I've written this, feel free to blame the upcoming blizzard on yours truly! 

Let's get into the meat and potatoes here with this list of my top ten flowers. 

10. Iris

9. Marigold

8. Daisy

7. Daffodil

6. Lavendar

5. Rose

4. Tulip

3. Dandelion

2. Sunflower

1. Lilac

So, what do you think? How do my favorites compare to yours? I'd love for you to tell me about it on the WQMX Studio Line! If you're a night owl, you can call in to reach me live from midnight until 5 AM. Otherwise, drop a text on our line (sponsored by Toth Buick GMC) at 330-370-2000 any time, and I'll be sure to see it! 

P.S. Have you seen the new music video for Lainey Wilson's Wildflowers and Wild Horses? If not, you can check that out below. 

Published in Joe Headley
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 19:20

Donate On Thursday!

National Design Mart has their Blood Drive with The Red Cross Tomorrow (Thursday 3/14) from 9am to 3pm.... Please donate!  

National Design Mart is located on Rte. 18 in Medina between 71 and 77.

Published in Ben McKee
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 18:12

Tomorrow is Pi (Pie) Day!

To celebrate March 14th (Pi Day), WQMX is handing out free pie all day courtesy of Gardner Pie in Akron. Listen all day starting at 9am with Scott & Sarah, as we will give you a new keyword to text in to the Toth Buick GMC Text Line for your chance to win a free Gardner Pie!

No matter what kind is your favorite/least favorite, if you're like me and on a diet, etc. celebrate and have even just a small piece to celebrate Pi Day!

New keywords every hour 9-6 tomorrow with WQMX...GOOD LUCK!

Published in Eric Matthews
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:42

Thank You For Empowering Women To Build

Yesterday, I had the honor of helping to emcee the 8th Annual Habitat for Humanity Build In Style event. This is a women's fashion fundraiser, but this year it was also a netowrking event. It was great to see so many there yesterday, helping to support future homeowner Emily acheive her dream of homeownership. We also got to meet Emily and learn more about her story. It was a great afternoon!

If you weren't able to attend, you can still make a donation, or sign up to volunteer to help her build her home this fall! Click here for both options. 

Published in Cherise
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 01:14

An Important Reminder

With summer around the corner, this is really important...

Please, look out for Motorcycles.

Put your phone down and keep alert as you drive. Please don't be the reason someone doesn't make it home to see their family.

Look twice, save a life.

These aren't just catchy mottos. They're a plead from those who know what happens otherwise. I don't keep a LOFM magnet on my car because it looks cool. I do it because I ride. My father rides. My friends ride. I'd bet someone you know and love does too.

So, please, look out for motorcycles.

Published in Joe Headley
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 18:24

Win Concert tickets with me this week

You heard the announcement at 10am today on WQMX. Charley Crockett is on tour this Summer and is making a stop in Cleveland July 22nd at The Agora!

Be listening the rest of the week at 8:15 for the Not-So-Impossible Question where I will have your chance to score tickets into the show!

Good luck from the station giving you more in '24...94.9 WQMX!

Published in Eric Matthews
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 01:47

WYNN - Forgotten Jukebox SM-10

Keep On Lovin' You  - Steel Magnolia  - 2010

SW small Logo I liked this when it was out, and I liked them a lot too.  But in music, many times artists don't get to stay for the whole party, but merely a cup of coffee.  That's what happened to Steel Magnolia.  We did a few shows with this duo, including a promotion at Put-In-Bay as I think that was our first show there.  This song was a real breath of fresh air.  Megan and Josh, who made up this duet were engaged in real life and their voices blended together perfectly like DNA siblings can.  There was a real edge to them, especially Megan whose voice I have admired for years.  So bluesy, and full of that muddy water Louisiana sound. This great song written by Trent Willmon and a then unknown Chris Stapleton landed in the right place with SM.  This single went to #4 on the charts on an album with Big Machine Records their future looked great.  Sadly, the award nominated duo split up both on stage and in life as many of life's circumstances caught up to them.  I remember emceeing them at the Wayne County Fair in 2011, and there was no doubt there was something wrong there, as they both were very different than the many times I had worked with them before.  But they had a cool look, image and sound and I was sad to see this not work out.  I thought at the time, they had the stuff to contend. Megan still is a very cool vocalist and they have both since pursued solo careers.  But here  - what a song!

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