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United Way of Knox County’s 2022 Campaign is Going On Now!

The Morning Thing has the privilege of speak with representatives of United Way of Knox County about their ongoing 2022 fundraising campaign.

United Way serves Knox County by connecting residents with agencies and resources and providing local organizations with grant funds to aid and enhance their service to Knox County. Their goal for the 2022 Campaign is $1.1 million.

WNZR spoke with United Way’s Executive Director, Kelly Brenneman, Program Director, Halle Krajenski, and Resource Navigator Walt Lewis. These individuals shared about their roles in United Way, their excitement for the 2022 Campaign, how donations can be made, how funds will be used, the Campaign Calendar, programs that United Way offers, how community partners can get connected with United Way, and more.

You can listen to all three conversations HERE. To learn more about the mission and outreach of United Way, visit their website, uwayknox.org. To support their 2022 Campaign, click HERE.

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Place 4 Grace Prepares for Flannel Fest

The Morning Thing talked with representatives with Place 4 Grace. Kandee Popham, Executive Director, and Renee Dubler, Lead Mentor, shared an overview of the services the ministry provides. They also shared the exciting details about their upcoming event Flannel Fest. The event is Friday, November 4, at Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene. Doors open at 6:15pm and the program starts at 6:30. Registration deadline is this Friday, October 14.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

Click HERE to register for Flannel Fest.

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It is World Mental Health Day. How are you doing today?

Today, The Morning Thing focused on the topic of Mental Health. This is an important topic for all of us.

1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during their lifetime and many more will see friends or family members who are affected. Yet, mental health is one of the most neglected forms of health in the world today. Almost one billion people are living with a mental health disorder right now and millions of people die each year from the impact that mental health has had on them.

World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. The purpose of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues, increase education on the topic and attempt to eliminate the stigma attached. It is hoped that this, in turn, will encourage sufferers to seek out help and support.
Click HERE to read more about the history of this important day, important facts about mental health, plus tips on how to maintain good mental health from daysoftheyear.com

The Morning Thing also focused on Resting in this Busy World. We believe that the frantic pace of today’s world can have an impact on our mental health.

We shared 5 encouraging tips on how to find time to rest, in a world that moves at such an unsustainable pace. Click HERE to read more from youversion.com

Scripture encourages us to pause and turn to God.

  1. Find your why
  2. Schedule it on your calendar
  3. Give yourself something to look forward to
  4. Don’t do it alone
  5. Be relentless

Matthew 11:28 – 29 (NIV) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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WNZR Presents the October MVNU Presidential Update

The Morning Thing brings you the MVNU Presidential Update on the first Friday of each month. We talk with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding about what is happening on campus.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

This month, Dr. Spaulding shares about these topics:

  • How God is moving on campus
  • The importance of engaging with students
  • The University’s plan for its ongoing Strategic Investment Initiatives
  • The recent campus water line break
  • An update on MVNU Giving Day 2022
  • Upcoming events on campus
  • Messages for students, staff, and faculty
  • How we can pray for the university and for him.

To stay up to date on MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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Tonight is the Second Annual Johnny Appleseed Apple Fest in Downtown Mount Vernon!

WNZR is honored to partner with Experience Mount Vernon for some amazing community events.

Tonight is the Johnny Appleseed Apple Fest – an amazing night of fun for everyone!

Experience Mount Vernon Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal talked with The Morning Thing about this wonderful event and how your visit to downtown greatly impacts our city!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Anthony shared:

  • Why Johnny Appleseed was chosen to be honored with the downtown fall event
  • Activities and performances happening at the Apple Fest for everyone to enjoy
  • What food is on the menu at tonight’s event
  • What comes next in the Downtown Event Calendar and more!

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon online at https://www.experiencemv.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon

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It’s Bring Your Bible To School Day!

Every year, the first Thursday of October is Bring Your Bible To School Day. This was started in 2014 by Focus on the Family in response to Bibles being removed from schools. Today, students are encouraged to bring their Bible to school to share their faith.

Click HERE for the history of Bring Your Bible To School Day.

Click HERE for information from Focus on the Family about today.

Focus on the Family also has year-round Live It Challenges to help students and families live out their faith, not just on Bring Your Bible To School Day but all year! You can sign up to receive monthly challenges to help strengthen your faith.

Click HERE to read more about the Live It Challenges and sign up.

We also talked to Emerson Collins, the Project Manager for Bring Your Bible To School Day. Emerson shares the history of the day, how to participate, and conversation guides for students who are bringing their bible to school.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

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Celebrate “Do Something Nice Day” like 7 year old Piper!

Today, The Morning Thing celebrated Do Something Nice Day.
Have you heard about this day?
Do Something Nice Day is a good way for everyone to get motivated to be a positive and uplifting presence in the world – not only on this day but perhaps even starting a habit to do something nice every day! Click HERE to read more about it from daysoftheyear.com

This article shares some valuable information.
HOW to celebrate? It is easy – DO Something Nice for Someone, GIVE a compliment, MAKE a donation to Charity or JOIN a Kindness Community.

Read all about it HERE.

There is a community that is dedicated to kindness. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation offers ideas, resources, challenges and opportunities for individuals to connect, get daily emails and become activists for being nice. This Random Acts of Kindness community operates in 89 countries all over the world and reports more than 40,000 activists and it’s a great way to get connected and motivated to Do Something Nice!

There are A LOT of Benefits of Doing Something Nice:

  • Reduced Stress Hormones – People who are perpetually being nice tend to have 23% lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone that hijacks the body’s processes and can even increase aging.
  • Lower Blood Pressure – Those who embrace the lifestyle of doing nice things can count on the release of oxytocin in their blood. This hormone helps to open up blood vessels and reduce blood pressure, creating a protection for the cardiovascular system and improving heart health. 
  • Reduced Depression – Studies have shown that people who give of themselves in kindness report greater life satisfaction, improved self-realization, improved mood and lower incidences of depression.
  • Extended Life Span – People who live lives devoted to acts of kindness are often calmer, release more serotonin (the peaceful hormone), have lower blood pressure and are generally happier. And this makes for an increased life span!

We talked to a local HERO that is living out this challenge of Doing Something Nice.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Piper Schirtzinger. She is 7 years old and is in 2nd grade at Wiggin Street Elementary School. She will share how she fell in love with flowers at the age of 2 and is sharing her flowers with others. Piper’s Posies blesses SO many people! Piper also shares her advice on doing something nice for others. She is our perfect example for Do Something Nice Day!

Here are some pictures of Piper with her family! Thanks for your incredible outreach and encouragement Piper!

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It’s World Animal Day!

October 4th is World Animal Day! This is the international day of celebrating animal rights and welfare. It got it’s start in 1925, and is held annually on October 4th, which is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Be sure to give your pets some extra love today!

Animals have some great health benefits for us, both physically and mentally! News In Health, the newsletter of the National Institute of Health, wrote about the power of pets. Cute and cuddly dogs and cats help us, but so do pets like fish and guinea pigs!

Click HERE for the article from News In Health.

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September 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 9/30/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Updates include:

  • An update on construction projects that are being worked on right now in our city:
  • Brick Street Repair
  • Clintonville Area – Grange, Pearl and Fearn
  • Municipal Parking Garage
  • Curb and Gutter Program for a winter construction project
  • Columbia Gas project to replace pipelines on the West side of the City
  • AEP’s project to install new transmission lines
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares an update on the City’s activities with lime sludge and the requirements from the EPA.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares an update on meeting with the Knox County Realtors Association. He focused on the MS4 program – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. This presentation fulfilled a requirement from the Ohio EPA.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares an update from City Council including:
  • 24 pieces of legislation were given a reading or passed
  • Storm Sewer System for Stump and Northview Streets
  • Mansfield Avenue project for a waterline and storm waterline
  • Sidewalk project in the Dan Emmett Elementary school area
  • City Water Treatment Plant
  • Appointments to Volunteer Boards and Commissions
  • Mayor Matt Starr gives us an update from the Mount Vernon Police Department including the creation of a Traffic Patrol.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares an update from the Fire Department including the good news of the department receiving 2 grants from FEMA. The first grant will fund the purchase of an exhaust removal system and a new fire hose for the station. The second grant will fully fund 3 additional firefighters for the next 3 years.
  • Mayor Matt Starr talks about his Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council.
  • Mayor Matt Starr tells us about the presentation of the 2022 Knox County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award.  
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares his thoughts about the visit of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to the Knox County Career Center this week.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares the events coming to the City of Mount Vernon in October.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares his top goals for the City in October.
  • Budget Process and prioritize projects for each department
  • 5 areas of priority: police protection, Fire and EMS Protection, Utility Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure and Economic Development
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares how to stay connected to his office and what is happening at Mount Vernon City Hall. He also shares how to pray for him and his team in October.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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The TAC Color for a Cause 5K is back!

WNZR had the chance to speak with Nevaeh Williams of the Teen Advisory Council (TAC) about their annual Color for a Cause 5K. This year’s event will be held this Saturday, October 1st, at Mount Vernon’s Memorial Park from 12:30 to 3. To hear the entire conversation with Nevaeh and learn more about TAC and the Color for a Cause 5K, click HERE.

WNZR is excited to join TAC at this fun event! Be sure to stop by Big Blue and say hi when you come out to run. The first 90 people will get a homemade Buckeye from The Least of These Ministries to celebrate WNZR’s 36th anniversary!

For more information on Color for a Cause and to register, click HERE.

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