WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to talk with Katie Hux from the Knox County Park District. Katie shared some exciting news about activities that the Parks are hosting right now for families. You can still get outside, have fun and practice social distancing.
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You can connect with the Knox County Park District and stay up to date on their calendar at knoxcountyparks.org
Today on The Morning Thing we talked about some amazing tips from Crown Financial Ministries.
Find those resources HERE.
We also talked with Carol Grubaugh the Executive Director of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. She talked about how the Chamber is helping local businesses and a relief team that is being put together. Find that conversation HERE.
On Wednesday’s show, Hunter and Marcy tackled the topic of maintaining positive mental health during COVID-19. They shared some wonderful tips from Lori Criss, Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction.
Here are some easy things you can do at home to improve your mental health TODAY:
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WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had the chance to talk with Pastor Lucian Baker from Christ the King Community Church about the Mount Vernon Police Chaplains community outreach. The Chaplains are working to provide meals to families impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis. You can help! Listen in and find out how working together can meet a real need in our community. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Knox Chaplaincy Core has been called on to help the community with food needs. They are providing meals to children and the elderly around Knox County. The Chaplains would appreciate financial or food donations to help them have the resources for the next 3 weeks. They are in need of canned goods, cereal, pancake mixes, oatmeal, etc. and also monetary donations so that they can continue to shop for food. Donations can be dropped off between 9am and 4pm at the Chaplain House, 209 N Mulberry Street Mount Vernon. Call 419-455-5616 with any questions. If you or your church can help financially, a donation can be made on line at http://www.IAOCC.net or a check made out to KC3.
MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding talked with WNZR on Tuesday, 3/17/2020 about decisions that have been made for campus in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Spaulding shared the plans for students to return home, how all classes are being moved to a virtual model and he shared a special message of encouragement to the MVNU Community.
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Click HERE to stay updated on how MVNU is approaching COVID-19.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Alayna Mowry and Jackie Neighbarger about Heart Health Month. The Knox County Community Health Center is offering a special discount on Heart Health Screenings this month. Alayna and Jackie also share some important tips to keeping your heart healthy.
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The Knox County Community Health Center is offering a special for screenings this month. Check it out!
The Morning Thing got hungry this morning sharing an abundance of delicious egg recipes. Marcy & Lexie got the chance to enjoy sharing these tasty treats and reminiscing on foods they ate from years ago! Find a recipe to remember for generations HERE
Today is Organize Your Home Day! Marcy and Lexie share ways to get your home organized a little bit before spring cleaning comes. Having an organized home can help with your mood, after all! Want to learn more about how this day came to be and how you can celebrate? Check out the article HERE.
The co-hosts also share life hacks to help you organize what you do have! If you want some extra help to celebrate the day, take some time to use these awesome tips and tricks. These small snippets of advice can help you and your whole family get organized. Find the whole list of life hacks HERE.
The Knox County Park District will host their annual Fire and Ice event on Saturday, December 14 at the Honey Run Waterfall from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The waterfall is located at 10865 Hazel Dell Road, Howard. Parking will be located at the Millwood Church of Christ, 10900 Millersburg Road. Over 600 luminaries will light your paths to Honey Run Waterfall and the Kokosing State Scenic River. A roaring bonfire and a stunning display awaits those who attend.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Lori Totman, the Director of Knox County Park District. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Both parking lots at the Honey Run Waterfall (both sides of Hazel Dell Road) will be closed and visitors will be redirected to the new Millwood Church of Christ located on U.S. 62 to park their vehicles. Electronic signage and volunteers will help guide the arriving guests. Knox Area Transit shuttles with Fire and Ice guests will be running circular routes from the church to the waterfall during the event.
This year, Food For The Hungry will have a collection point located at the new Millwood Church of Christ parking lot area. Fire and Ice patrons are encouraged to bring boxed or canned food items and/or make a monetary donation to Food For The Hungry. Volunteers will be on hand to accept the food donations and/or be able to accept the monetary donations. A $1.00 donation enables FFTH to purchase 10 food items.
Fire and Ice 2019 is due in large part to the generosity of the following sponsors: Ohio Rental, Miller Portable Toilets, Owl Creek Title Agency, Tracy and Mills Surveyors, Griffin Insurance, Revere Roofing Company, Millwood Church of Christ, Ariel Corporation and United Aggregates Inc. These businesses and the Millwood Church of Christ make it possible for the Knox County Park District to continue to provide this free, family-friendly, magical event for the community!
All ages are welcome! Find more information at www.knoxcountyparks.org
Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry and to get involved.
The 38th Annual Food For The Hungry Drive is this Saturday, December 14th. This campaign is only possible because of hundreds of volunteers, a very active partner board and the generosity of Knox County residents. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Board President, Samantha Scoles about how the funds are distributed, options for giving and the impact of the grant program for food initiatives in our community.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry and to get involved.
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