Category: Knox County, OH

Everything you need to know about the Utica Ice Cream Festival!

We got to chat with sisters Luconda and Joanne Dager, the President and Vice President of Velvet Ice Cream, as well as Whitney Priest, the Utica Ice Cream Festival Director! The amazing ladies share with us about everything the festival has to offer! They also give us some insight on what it is like to create new ice cream flavors and products.

They will be giving out over 4,000 ice cream products at the festival this weekend! It’s a great way to spend memorial day!

Here are the topics highlighted:

  • The history of Velvet Ice Cream, the Utica Ice Cream Festival and the Dager family legacy
  • A look into the operation of the Ye Old Mill
  • How long it takes to create a new ice cream product
  • Some statistics on how much ice cream they need to make and give out at the festival
  • ALL the details of the festival including
    • Where?
    • When?
    • Parking
    • Event schedule
    • Ice cream eating contest!

And just for fun we get to hear some of the ladies favorites!

For more information on the festival click HERE!

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Kristina Hagemann and Katie Ellis talk about Power of the Purse!

We got to speak with Kristina Hagemann and Katie Ellis from the United Way of Knox County about their amazing event! These ladies give us the rundown on the United Way and this great event!

Kristina and Katie share all the details about the night, how to get tickets, and what to do once you get in the door! They also mention how this event can help the women and the community of Knox County.

Click HERE to learn more about the event!

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An update on the Salvation Army’s Light The Day Campaign!

We spoke to Captain Christine Moretz and Campaign Cabinet Chair, Austin Swallow, from the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon as they shared an update on their fantastic Light The Day Campaign!

They talk about everything regarding the new “Learning Lighthouse on Salvation Square”! Fundraising, construction, as well as how they got started!

The new building is set to open early next year and they chat about everything that they will have on site there!

If you want to hear the full conversation, click HERE!

To stay updated on what they are doing, click HERE!

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Mark Schultz is coming to MVNU!

This morning on The Morning Thing, our hosts shared a conversation with Jess Kirby, the Development Director for Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. She highlighted the exciting event that is coming to Mount Vernon! A night with Mark Schultz will be taking place on Saturday, October 4th!

Jess talks about everything you need to know regarding the event and shares the incredible story that made it all happen! We also get a little insight into Mark’s story and why he supports places like Starting Point.

Click HERE to learn more and buy tickets!

If you want to hear the full conversation click HERE!

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WNZR presents the May 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about the spring semester at MVNU and plans for the Summer of 2025.

We covered many topics including:

  • Travel plans for the Summer
  • Recent changes to the MVNU Cabinet
  • The arrival of MVNU’s new Executive Vice President, Dr. Colleen Derr
  • Academic restructuring
  • MVNU kicking off a face-to-face MBA program in August
  • Updates on Traditional Enrollment
  • Campus plans for the Summer including the renovations to the Chapel
  • Highlights of MVNU’s 2025 Commencement Weekend

Dr. Castleman also shares special messages for the MVNU Class of 2025, students, staff, and faculty.

He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the month of May.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Taylor Tyler.

Seniors Week 2025 wrapped up today on The Morning Thing.
We have honored graduates from the MVNU Department of Communication.

Today, we featured Senior Taylor Tyler. We talked about why she decided to come to MVNU and get connected to WNZR. We shared memories, lessons learned and recognized her as the 2025 Outstanding Member of the WNZR Leadership Team!

We talked about the future and celebrated her time at WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU).
Click HERE to enjoy our conversation with Taylor Tyler from Alexandria.

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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Liz Long.

It’s Seniors Week at WNZR and are talking to students graduating this year.

Liz Long from Cardington talks about how she made the decision to come to MVNU. She is a graphic design major in a communication track.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

We are honoring 7 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Judah Keith

It’s Seniors Week at WNZR and are talking to students graduating this year.

Judah Keith from Howard (but grew up in Jacksonville, Florida) talks about how he made the decision to come to MVNU.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Judah says he is graduating with a degree in communication and why he decided to go in that direction.

We’ll also share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU).

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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Faith West

It’s Seniors Week at WNZR and are talking to students graduating this year.

Faith West from Hartville, Ohio (near Akron) talks about how she made the decision to come to MVNU.

Click HERE to hear the full interview.

Faith says she is graduating with a degree in strategic communication and why she decided to go in that direction.

We’ll also share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU).

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