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The Morning Thing Shares Places to Visit in Ohio in 2024!

It is National Plan Your Vacation Day, why not check out what Ohio can offer for a fun getaway this year? You’ll find it all in the Ohio, from big cities to small towns, history, hiking trails, and more. 

The Morning Thing shared a guide that covers a range of popular attractions for all types of visitors, as well as a few unexpected spots. For example, did you know you can take an island vacation in the Midwest?

Read the full list of places HERE!

We hope you have a fun and relaxing time visiting some cool places in Ohio this year!

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Kathy Wantland Shares More on Bereavement Groups

Kathy Wantland, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of North Central Ohio and Hospice of Knox County, shares about her position and the different things she is involved in through out North Central Ohio.

Kathy shares the details on the adult bereavement groups available in Knox County. She also talks about Camp Hope going on this summer and how you can sign up your child or children for this year.

Kathy then wraps up with sharing with us the details of the groups and how to get in contact with her.

Listen to our full conversation with Kathy Wantland below or by clicking HERE.

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How is your Monday going? Maybe you need a bible verse.

Today, The Morning Thing shared some insightful bible verses for the various emotions that we face in our daily lives.
What do you do when you feel nervous? lonely? frustrated? tired? overwhelmed?
We encourage you to check out this list of bible verses.
We hope they can encourage you like they are encouraging our WNZR Crew!
We pray for God’s blessings upon your life as you dig into the living Word of God.

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The Mount Vernon Police Department receives the Large Size Business of the Year Award from Experience Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Police Department won the award for Large Size Business of the Year.
Chief Robert Morgan shares about his department – 34 officers, 40 total employees.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Chief Morgan.
He talks about being connected to Experience Mount Vernon providing safety at the downtown events and also how positive it is to allow his officers connect to kids and families on a personal level.
We talk about the K9 unit and how the kids love them and love to see the police cars.
We also talk about the PAK United group – Police and Kids events will be coming up in the spring.
You can stay connected at the PAK United Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064635570460

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon!
Website – experiencemv.org
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon
Phone – 740-393-1481
Email – director@experiencemv.org

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MTVarts receives the Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award from Experience Mount Vernon

Jessica Ryals, Development for Education and Bruce Jacklin, Artistic Director with MTVarts share their thoughts about winning the award for Non-Profit Organization of the Year. They highlight upcoming events for the spring and summer.
They talk about being part of First Fridays and Community Corner.
New website is coming soon –  mtvarts.com
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Jessica and Bruce.

Stay connected with MTVarts:
Website – www.mtvarts.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MTVarts

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon!
Website – experiencemv.org
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon
Phone – 740-393-1481
Email – director@experiencemv.org

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Ann Weisent-Page of Knox Foodies receives the Spirit of Heritage Award from Experience Mount Vernon

Ann Weisent-Page of Knox Foodies received the Spirit of Heritage Award. This award honors an individual for their hard work throughout the year to support downtown Mount Vernon. The award is like the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Ann shares how Knox Foodies started and talks about how she volunteers throughout the year bringing food trucks to downtown events.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Ann Weisent-Page.

Ann shares how to stay connected to Knox Foodies – on Facebook search for Knox Foodies LLC. @KnoxFoodies on Instagram

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon!
Website – experiencemv.org
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon
Phone – 740-393-1481
Email – director@experiencemv.org

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Jen Odenweller receives the Walter Rudin Award from Experience Mount Vernon

Jen Odenweller received the Walter Rudin Award. This award honors an individual for their long-term, lifetime service to support downtown Mount Vernon.
Jen talks about her passion for downtown Mount Vernon and how fortunate our community is to have Experience Mount Vernon building wonderful partnerships.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Jen Odenweller.

Jen also talks about the legacy of Walter Rudin and how she is working to continue his work of revitalization, continued investment and supporting and promoting our heritage.

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon!
Website – experiencemv.org
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon
Phone – 740-393-1481
Email – director@experiencemv.org

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Experience Mount Vernon hosts their annual Awards Breakfast

Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon shares her thoughts about the Awards Breakfast.

Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Lacey.

She talks about the birth of her son Maxwell. She shares some highlights from the 2023
events – great crowds, fun exhibits for kids and community support.

Lacey Filkins also gives us more details about several awards that were handed out.
She also tells how you can get involved in 2024 – as a volunteer or a sponsor.
First Friday dates are set for 2024!
Website – experiencemv.org
Phone – 740-393-1481
Email – director@experiencemv.org

Congratulations to the Experience Mount Vernon 2023 Award Winners!

2023 Small Business of the Year: Baxter’s Wine & Whiskey

2023 Mid-Size Business of the Year: Mount Vernon Grand Hotel

2023 Large Business of the Year: Mount Vernon Police Department

2023 Non-Profit of the Year: MTVarts

2023 Community Pride Award: The Annex by The Gund at Kenyon College

2023 Spirit of Heritage Award: Ann Weisent-Page  

2023 Walter Rudin Award: Jen Odenweller

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January 2024 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 1/26/24.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:
• A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city.
o He talks about the partnerships with other groups in the process of these construction and water projects.
o Mayor Starr talks about adopting the school routes and how the city will be making these safer by adding crosswalks in the warmer months.
o Updates on the water projects around the city
• Update on a neighborhood revitalization grant
• Update on the development at the old Middle School Property on Mulberry Street
• Mayor Starr shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
o Welcome to Mike Miller as he joins the council
o Logistics of council meetings and the expectations for council members
o Rules of conduct and online auctions
o Approval for the city to be a part of the exciting Fourth of July celebration in 2026, highlighting Ohio’s significance in the union.
• Update from Mount Vernon Budget Meeting on Saturday, January 20th
• Mayor Starr gives an update on the new 2.7 acres the city of Mount Vernon just bought for a potential new fire station.
• Mayor Starr shares his thoughts about the city’s response to the Winter weather that has impacted Mount Vernon.
• Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department
o the new captain and the sergeant’s test that recently occurred
o funding for both the police and fire departments and how they are thriving
• Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department and he awards that some of the fire department members have received
• Mayor Starr gives updates about city plans during February
o The recreation board meets on February 7th at 7:00
o The Patriotic and Memorial Committee will begin planning
o Planning for the 2024 season for Hiawatha Water Park and Pool
o Logistics Planning for the Fireworks for the future
o America 250 planning committee
• Mayor Starr shares his goals for February and other important updates and projects on the horizon
• Mayor Starr shares some of the biggest priorities for his team in 2024.
• He also shares how we can pray for him and his team.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we love WinterJam 2024!

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite songs from artists on the WinterJam 2024 Tour.

Marcy loves Strong by Anne Wilson – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFk2iYq4Zjk

Judah loves Hold On by Katy Nichole – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxjofrjnfXU

Josiah loves Tell the World by Lecrae – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc8x33lAnAk

Allison loves Grave Robber by Crowder – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HIlar7YHYw

Alyssa loves Caroline by Seventh Day Slumber – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3p4unV2r4A

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