Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joins WNZR for the October Spotlight on MV

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr in their monthly “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.

Mayor Starr shared numerous updates on the city:
– Construction Updates including the plan for the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge project
– Progress of the Mobile Crisis Team of social workers to help the Police Department
– Local resources for anyone struggling with mental health issues
– Safety for family activities this weekend
– Coronavirus Relief for local businesses
– The development of a new neighborhood watch program
– Thoughts on Election Day

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Stay connected with the Mayor’s Office at http://www.mountvernonohio.org

Or on Facebook and Twitter – search for The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Or call 740-393-9517

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we love October!

October is wrapping up tomorrow! For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing Co-Hosts share their favorite memories from this past month.

Wesley Boston

Marcy Rinehart

Make sure you take time today to count your blessings. We pray that you will be encouraged as you celebrate your favorite moments from this month.

The Truck to Trunk Food Distribution continues in Croton!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with two representatives of the weekly “Truck to Trunk” food distribution Program.

Theresa Gregory is from the distribution “hub” – the Irongate Equestrian and Events Center. Jeff Davidson is the Project Manager from Global Vision Alliance. Listen in for details on how this food giveaway came to our community and how to participate.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

This amazing food box distribution is happening TODAY in Croton.
Six (6) semi trucks will be coming to the Irongate Equestrian Center (12298 Croton Road, Croton) TODAY (10/27)! There will be over 6,500 food boxes to hand out!!

The time is 9am – 5pm (while supplies last).

Please help us spread the word to families in your church or neighborhood. If your church has a food pantry, please plan to pick up food that will help you serve others.

2 boxes of food per family. Ministries/Pantries/Churches can take as many boxes as you need or can transport home.

The boxes do contain perishable items, so plan to get them into a refrigerator once you return home. Each box weighs 30 pounds.

If there are questions, please contact Jeff Davidson at 740-501-5376.

The 10 most popular bible verses in the USA

Bible Gateway, the world’s most-visited Christian website, released its list of the most popular Bible verses in the world and by country, based on 1.5 billion page-views and over 150 million unique visitors.

Here are the top 10 most popular Bible verses in the United States. The beautiful pictures from www.elijahnotes.com (https://www.elijahnotes.com/the-10-most-popular-bible-verses-in-the-united-states/2/)

10. Philippians 4:7

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9. Proverbs 3:6

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8. Romans 12:2

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7. Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4 - The 10 Most Popular Bible Verses In The United States - Elijahnotes.com

6. Proverbs 3:5

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5. Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6 - The 10 Most Popular Bible Verses In The United States - Elijahnotes.com

4. Romans 8:28

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3. Philippians 4:13

Popular Bible Verses In The United States

2. Jeremiah 29:11

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1. John 3:16

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What’s on your Bucket List? Here are some great ideas.

20 Ideas for Your Bucket List from www.allprodad.com

BJ Foster, writer for All Pro Dad came up with 20 ideas for your Bucket List.
Click HERE to see the full article.

1. Run a long race. Train for and run a marathon, half marathon, or Tough Mudder.

2. Stand on or at the top of a tall structure or landmark, like the United States Capitol, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, or the Great Wall of China.

3. Hike the Grand Canyon.

4. Visit an extraordinary piece of nature, like a volcano, Mount Everest/K2/Kilimanjaro, Old Faithful, or the Redwoods.

5. Drive a convertible somewhere amazing, such as through a desert or along the Pacific Coast Highway.

6. Take a cruise someplace exotic, such as Alaska or the Mediterranean Sea.

7. Surf or scuba dive.

8. Challenge a fear. Example: If it’s heights, go bungee jumping, rock climbing, to a high ropes course, or skydiving.

9. Sit in the first two rows of a Broadway show.

10. Own property.

11. Pray for another country every day for a year and then visit it.

12. Befriend a person who holds opposing political views.

13. Watch a NASA rocket launch.

14. Watch a movie being made or a TV show being taped.

15. Visit every (something), such as baseball stadiums in North America or State Capitol buildings.

16. Climb to the peak of a 14,000+ ft. mountain.

17. View a piece of art that changed history. Examples: The Sistine Chapel, the David, the Mona Lisa, Starry Night

18. Visit the site of a historic tragedy. Examples: 9/11 Ground Zero, Hiroshima, Dealy Plaza, the Lorraine Motel, Selma Bridge, Normandy Beach

19. Watch a case argued before the Supreme Court.

20. See the Northern Lights.

Sound off: What are some of your own bucket list ideas?

HUDDLE UP QUESTION

Huddle up with your kids and ask, “What is one thing you would like to do or see in your lifetime?”

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – GOOD News!

This week for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts share good news stories. We hope that they encourage you today.

Wesley Boston

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy Rinehart

Have you found a good news story recently? Please share it with us! Email wnzr@mvnu.edu and share the good news!

Local Author, Steve Feazel talks about his new book

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with local author, Steve Feazel about his new book, “The Three Cs that Made America Great: Christianity, Capitalism and Constitution”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Steve is hosting a book signing on Saturday, 10/24 at The Gospel Christian Life Shop, 117 S Main St, Mt Vernon from 9:30am – 11:30am.

The Mount Vernon Fire Department is getting a new patio

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Fire Chief, Chad Christopher about the ground breaking for their new patio.

Click HERE to hear the conversation and details about this new addition to our local fire station and how it will benefit our firefighters.

The Knox County Career Center received an Ohio Contractor’s Grant (representing heavy highway industries) for $2,000 to facilitate a community project. Colby Clippinger from Building Trades at the Career Center contacted the Mount Vernon Fire Department with an idea for a construction project. The entire fire department wants to thank the Knox County Career Center and the Ohio Contractor’s Grant. They appreciate their generosity to provide this new patio for our firefighters and staff.

What does love mean? Let’s ask 4-8 year old kids!

What does love mean to 4-8 year old kids? Slow down for a few minutes to read this…
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A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, ‘What does love mean?’ The answers they got were broader, deeper, and more profound than anyone could have ever imagined!

‘When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore… So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.’  Rebecca – age 8

‘When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.’  Billy – age 4

‘Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.’  Karl – age 5

‘Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.’ Chrissy – age 6

‘Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.’ Terri – age 4

‘Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.’  Danny – age 8

‘Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.’  Bobby – age 7 (Wow!)

‘If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.’ Nikka – age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka’s on this planet)

‘Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.’ Noelle – age 7

‘Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.’ Tommy – age 6

‘During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.
He was the only one doing that. I wasn’t scared anymore.’ Cindy – age 8

‘My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.’ Clare – age 6

‘Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.’ Elaine – age 5

‘Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.’  Chris – age 7

‘Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.’ Mary Ann – age 4

‘I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.’  Lauren – age 4

‘When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.’ (what an image!) Karen – age 7

‘Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn’t think it’s gross…’  Mark – age 6

‘You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.’ Jessica – age 8

And the final one: The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, ‘Nothing, I just helped him cry.’

Now, take 60 seconds and post this for other to see. And then be a child again today!✨💗✨

Relationship Tips from Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

On Monday, The Morning Thing shared some insight from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. We shared tips on supporting healthy relationships and managing disagreements during COVID-19. This is a timely topic as Marcy and Wesley return from quarantine.

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