We got to chat with Addy Gross, who won the Twin Oak Elementary Sticker Design Competition! Addy’s sticker will be featured and given out at June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon!
Addy talks about her sticker and how is excited she was to win! She also mentions First Friday and what she is looking forward to.
If you want to see her sticker you can click HERE, or come on down to June First Friday and get in on the fun!
To hear our conversation with Addy, click HERE!
Today, our host shared some great tips on how to take action in your life every single day! Taking action can be struggle but staying consistent is the key. These suggestions are things you can implement today that will make it easier to meet you goals going forward!
Click HERE to check out these great tips!
The Morning Thing was focused on the Class of 25′ today! The hosts shared these do’s and don’ts when it comes to communicating with your adult child. These are just some good ideas and tips on how to effectively communicate and conduct yourself when your kids move off to college!
Click HERE to see the full list!
The Morning Thing was focused on the Class of 25′ today! The hosts shared some great words and messages that you need to share with your adult child. These are little nuggets that will apply as they head off to college and in their adult lives!
Click HERE to check them out!
Need inspiration to take a break? We’ve got you! The Morning Thing hosts shared some great bible verses on the topic of rest. Rest is important not just physically, but it also helps replenish our mind and soul!
Click HERE to see all the verses!
Today, The Morning Thing hosts shared some fantastic tips to fight burnout! There is no rules when it comes to defeating this beast but these just some suggestions that may help in that fight! They break it down into an acronym of “FIGHT”.
To see the acronym and the tips click HERE!
Mayor Matt Starr joins us for the May Spotlight on Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation!
First Mayor Starr gives us his thoughts on State Issue 2 passing in the May Primary. He says its passage is a huge benefit to the city and explains why.
He talks about the Knox Pages article that discusses wanting to use Tax Increment Financing or TIF districts and the city’s New Community Authority which would apply to the Liberty Crossing development on Newark Road. He says using both items help city leaders develop areas and pay for infrastructure projects.
He talks about the opening of the Splash Pad, and gives updates on construction projects around the city including Mansfield Avenue shared use project, Mansfield Avenue culvert replacement, and the Fairgrounds Road watermain and resurfacing project.
He talks about the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool which is now open.
He talks about the Arch Neighborhood Improvement Survey. He says they want to find out what residents want to happen in the neighborhood park.
He gives an update on City Council. He says they didn’t have much this past week due to the holiday, but there are several things in the works.
He gives an update on the city’s police department including opening Safety Town for children to learn bicycle safety.
He also talks about a grant regarding dealing with crisis and events that happened centering around a high-speed chase that happened last week.
He also asks for prayers for the family of Morrow County Sheriff Deputy Sherrer and Sheriff’s Department after Sherrer was killed in the line of duty Monday.
He shares an update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department including receiving a grant from the Elks for equipment and they are applying for several other grants to help offset costs to the community.
He also says a portion of Morris Township that the city was servicing will begin getting service from Monroe Township Fire.
He gives his goals for June 2025 including getting several projects moving and underway.
He also gives some calendar events will be getting underway including the Summer Concert Series and Front Porch Concert Series.
He gives ways you can stay up to date with the city including going to the city’s new website, and ways we can pray for him and city leaders throughout the month.
Click HERE to connect with the city of Mount Vernon.
We wrapped up the month of May today. The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things that happened in the month of May!
Get ready for a busy summer!
Click HERE to hear the faves of Xander, Marcy and Eric!
On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric shared a 2025 guide to fairs and festivals in Knox County and surrounding counties. This is a great guide for some Summer Fun from Knox Pages.
Some of the events that Eric mentioned include:
WNZR will also be a number of summer events, and we are also looking for community partners to help cover these events.
Click HERE to find out how to become a partner of On The Road with Big Blue this summer.
Click HERE to see all the events listed by Knox Pages.
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Eric shared some fun activities that you should have on your bucket list for the month of June (which starts this Sunday).
Some of the items include:
Click HERE to see the June Bucket List from Ordinary and Happy.com
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