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WNZR talks with Lindsey Lamp, Executive Director of New Directions

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. New Directions wants to bring attention to this important issue.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with New Directions Executive Director, Lindsey Lamp about their recent Teal Walk and Kick-off of this special month. She shares the importance of this issue and how it is impacting our community. Lindsey talks about the signs of sexual assault and what to do if you are a victim or you suspect someone is in trouble.
She also shares the details about several special events planned for this month and the programs that New Directions offers year-round.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
If you need help, please call the 24/7 New Directions Crisis Hotline at 740-397-HELP (4357).
Find more information at http://www.newdirectionsknox.org

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WNZR shines the spotlight on Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center

Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center is hosting the ministry’s annual Fundraising Banquet tonight! WNZR’s Eric Brown had the chance to chat with several staff members: Jess Kirby, Director of Development, Heather Lanzer, Nurse Manager, and Abby Ernst, Client Services Director. Listen in and find out more about this amazing ministry.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Click HERE to connect with Starting Point.

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Starting Point is Gearing Up for Their Annual Fundraiser

In preparation for the Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Annual Fundraising Banquet this Thursday, the Morning Thing’s Eric Brown spoke to Jenn Furay, Executive Director, to learn more about the agency.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Starting Point’s Director of Development Jess Kirby will join Eric on Tuesday.

Starting Point’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Thursday starting at 5:30 pm in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena.
Click HERE more information.

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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.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

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
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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.”

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

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!

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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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WNZR’s Lifeline 2025 starts NEXT week!

WNZR is gearing for Lifeline which runs from Wednesday, March 26th through Monday, March 31st.
This year’s Theme is Made For These Days by Jeremy Camp.

Marcy Rinehart who is hosting her 29th annual Lifeline shares her 5 Favorite Lifeline Themes over the years for Friday Favorites on The Morning Thing Friday.

Click HERE for Marcy’s Friday Favorites!

1. Proof of Your Love – for King & Country – Lifeline 2013
2. Build Your Kingdom Here – Rend Collective – Lifeline 2016
3. Echo – Elevation Worship – Lifeline 2020
4. Keep Me in the Moment – Jeremy Camp – 2021
5. God Is In This Story – Katy Nicole and Big Daddy Weave – Lifeline 2023

Click HERE for more information and to donate to Lifeline 2025!

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