WNZR Presents the April 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

Filling in for Dr. Castleman, we welcome Rob Stanley and he shares about his new role as a vice-president of Enrollment Management and working with the IES program.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation!

Ron shares more about the IES – International Executive Studies – and how MVNU is able to attract students from overseas.
Rob shares his excitement for enrollment and how his admissions and enrollment team are addressing the challenges of higher education.
Rob talks about the special time around spring commencement, and the importance of celebrating Easter.
Rob shares his message to faculty, staff and students at MVNU.
Rob shares his message to the community and how we can pray for him and his team.

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MVNU’s Dr. Bob Tocheff gives Praise during Lifeline 2025!

On the Morning Thing Thursday, retired and now MVNU adjunct Music Professor Dr. Bob Tocheff gives testimony about having a heart attack while snow blowing January 16th.

Click HERE for the full conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Dr. Bob and WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talk about the support from the MVNU,  Knox County community and beyond for Bob.

Dr. Bob talks about how he feels, which is GREAT! Ethan says that Dr. Bob took little time off to recover.

Dr. Bob gives special thanks to his wife, Diana.

Dr. Bob talks about how this year’s Lifeline theme, Made For These Days means to him.

He also gives a number of music department events.

OSU Alumni Club of Knox County Hosting OSU Men’s Glee Club Concert

Jan Schild with the OSU Alumni Club of Knox County talks about their organization and history.

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Jan talks about the OSU Men’s Glee Club and the Chorale, who will be performing on Sunday at the Gay Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon.

Jan talks about the special events that the OSU Glee club during their 150th anniversary, the venue and how they cover costs.
You can find out more on their Facebook Page: OSU Alumni Club of Knox County.

Click HERE to watch a video of the Glee Club in Action.

WNZR’s Morning Thing Hosts Share Favorite Worship Song

For our Friday Favorites, each of the Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite Christian song and the impact on their lives.

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Shawn- Graves into Gardens-Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake

Official Video: https://youtu.be/WJTl2vnF3SE?si=dPvmX4W-7U5IN38V


Xander – Take It All Back – Tauren Wells, Davies, and We The Kingdom

Official Video: https://youtu.be/b0JEJjloUas?si=SP5QDKNCaPGAx4Ch


Marcy – Never Walk Alone – Hope Darst

Official Video: https://youtu.be/UlBKx8hlFp4?si=tQsBfZnphqo1IKp4

Eric dug deep into the WNZR Vault for Michael W. Smith’s original version of Friends from 1984. Its hard to find so Eric introduces the song on the Soundcloud list below.

March 2025 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Tuesday, March 25th.

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Mayor Starr gave a preview of his state of the City Address on Wednesday (3/26).

Mayor Starr talks about the listening tours for the new facilities and he overall reaction from the public, the happenings of Liberty Crossing, the major development on Newark Road, and other projects .

Mayor Starr also shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council, the City’s Safety Forces, gives his goals for April and some important events coming up in the next month.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • X – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio

Haws and Co. Publishes “Hooray for Carnival Day: Give, Save and Spend the Westwood Way.”

WNZR’s Eric Brown Spoke to Haws and Company’s three authors: Ben, Catherine and Wilma Haws about their new book: “Hooray for Carnival Day: Give, Save, and Spend the Westwood Way.”

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Wilma talks about why they selected money as the focus for this book.
Catherine gives a quick synopsis of the book which follows some woodland creatures getting ready to go to a carnival and the challenges that come with spending money wisely.

Ben says the focus of the book is giving, saving and spending.

Click HERE to find out more about the book and where to buy!

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Brooklyn Speck

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!

Today, we introduce you to Brooklyn Speck. She is a freshman Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Norton, Ohio.  

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

Brooklyn is discovering new things to do and MVNU this year.

She likes to go on hikes with her friends, watch TV and write books on the weekend. She likes to write mystery and romance.  

Brooklyn talks about how God has been working in her life. His favorite verse is Psalms 38:18

You can hear Brooklyn Speck on WNZR on Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm.

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