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Dr. Matt Spraker talks to WNZR about MVNU’s New Student Move In Day

Today is a special day at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. It is NEW Student Move-In Day.

Dr. Matt Spraker, Vice President of Student Life talked to WNZR about the activities planned for this day and his goals for this academic year.

He also shared some exciting news about his office is intentionally reaching out to commuter students and striving to connect them to the student body and campus activities.

Dr. Spraker also shares a special message for new students and their families.

Listen to the full conversation here.

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Praisestock 2023 is this Sunday!

WNZR is honored to be part of Praisestock 2023.
Praisestock is an annual outdoor live Christian worship event highlighting outreach in the community.
Location: Ariel-Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center
Date: Sunday, August 20, 2023
Time: 10am – 6:15pm

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Directors Dave Ewart and Ben Staats about this wonderful event. They share the schedule, the importance of having local praise bands this year and whey this event is so important to the community.

2023 Lineup
10:00am: Welcome and Community Worship Service (led by Salvation Army Worship Team)
12:00 noon: Salvation Army Worship Team
12:45pm: Dave and Jen
1:30pm: Faith Outpost Worship Team
2:30pm: Chestnut Ridge
3:30pm: First Church of the Nazarene Worship Team
4:30pm: Covenant Christian Church Worship Team
5:30pm: Trinity Assembly of God Worship Team

Between performances, various Christian-based organizations in the community will be featured in an interview format.

Times are tentative and subject to change. Event will proceed rain or shine.

Food vendors will be at Praisestock.

  • On the Rise BBQ –  pulled pork, BBQ beef sandwiches and  signature dishes
  • Sweets n Treats – slushies, snow cones, frozen bananas, frozen strawberries with chocolate, popcorn, drinks, etc.

Exhibitors will be there representing about 25 faith-based organizations throughout Knox County and Central Ohio to discuss their mission and successes. They will answer questions you might have. Many will have special treats or activities for the kids too! (Yes, kids are welcome!)

Here’s a tentative list of exhibitors planning to attend next Sunday:

– Food for the Hungry

– Risen Thrift

– Springs of Love

– Mental Health & Recovery

– Protect Women Ohio

– Center for Christian Virtue

– Hospice of North Central Ohio

– The Least of These Ministry

– KNCM (Knox Network of Christian Ministries)

– WNZR

– Starting Point

– The Lazarus Life Ministry

– Interchurch Social Services

– Hope Now Furniture Bank

– Touch Point

– The Escape Zone

– Place 4 Grace

– Revive Ohio

– Operation Christmas Child

– Joy of Living Camp

– Habitat for Humanity

– Gospel Supply

– Gideons International

– FootPrints for Jesus

– Life Wise Academy

– MMS Aviation

– Salvation Army

Find out more at praisestock.org

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Jane Frickey gives us the details on an exciting new program coming to Mount Vernon City Schools!

Jane Frickey from Lifewise Academy tells us about this exciting new program coming to Mount Vernon City Schools! She tells us about what Lifewise Academy is, how she got involved, and how you can sign your student up to join the program!


Go to lifewise.org/interest/, type in your school district, and click “visit school district page” to sign up and learn more.

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The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival kicks off today!

Downtown Mount Vernon is the place to be this weekend!
Bring your family to the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival and make some memories.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with Festival Director, Trina Trainor about this year’s schedule and all the wonderful events happening at this year’s festival.
He also talked with Festival Board Member, Jacob Francis about Sunday’s car and motorcycle cruise-in and other exciting events happening on Sunday.

Click HERE to hear those conversations and to get a wonderful overview of this year’s festival.

For more details and the full schedule for the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, go to www.mvmaf.org

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 8/11/23

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things coming up at this weekend’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Alyssa and Allison.

Click HERE to see the full schedule of the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

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Lacey Filkins shares details about August First Friday

Lacey Filkins, the Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, gave us all the details about August First Friday.

First Friday has something for everyone – both for you and your dogs! Lacey tells us all about the fun events, including WNZR’s dog parade!

There will also be a car cruise-in. Click HERE for more information about the cruise-in, as well as the traffic and street closures tonight. Lacey also shares details about parking in our conversation. Click HERE to listen.

Stay connected to Experience Mount Vernon by heading to their website HERE so you don’t miss any of their fun downtown events.

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WNZR congratulates the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Miscellaneous Winners

WNZR congratulates the 1st Place Winners in Miscellaneous Projects for this year’s Knox County Junior Fair.

These outstanding youth will be taking their projects to the Ohio State Fair.

Some of the winners talked with us about their projects, and their favorite 4H memories and shared encouragement to get involved with 4H.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversations.

Good luck to our outstanding 4H members as they represent Knox County at the Ohio State Fair!

Project (alphabetical) – Delegate

Accessories for Teens – Sophie Shultz

Airedales to Zebras – Luci Byler

Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Courtney Allen

Basic Archery – Brinley Smith

Cake Decorating Jr – Gabriella Bailey

Cake Decorating Sr – Destinee Dickerson

Cooking on my Own – Micah Phillips

Designed by Me – Bristol Hegemier

em-bel-lish: Guide to Wearable Art – Madison Seng

Get Started in Art Jr – Josie Snyder

Get Started in Art Sr – Morgan Gaboric

Global Gourmet – Elizabeth Waddell

Graphic Design – Jocelyn Tabor

Grill Master – Alice Ulrey

Grill Master – Ethan Kieffer

Let’s Bake Quick Breads – Phoebe Hults

Let’s Start Cooking – Reagan Stump

Making the Cut Level 2 – Samuel Swendal

Medicine Science &Safety – Mia Armstrong

Not jut Knots – Blake Hegemier

On the Cutting Edge – Liliann Swendal

Photography 1 – Gabi Wingert

Photography 2- Jocelyn Tabor

Ready Set Sew Active – Phoebe Hults

Rifle, Jr – Nolan Sparks

Robotics Essentials – Miles Budd

Rockets Away (2L) – Mason Gaboric

Safe Use of Guns – Rebekah Mandau

Self-determined – Aiden Weade

SD Creative Arts Jr – Brooklyn McDonald

SD- Creative Arts Sr – Laura Page

Sew for Others – Maegann Freeman

Sew Fun – Charis Dickhof

Shopping Savvy – Savannah Tabor

Shotgun Jr – Dixon Weaver

Snack Attack – Jasper Bruff

Star Spangled Foods – Reese Hubbard

Sundresses and Jumpers – Luci Byler

Take a break for Breakfast – Cameron McDonald

Your Thoughts Matter – Morgan Myers

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July 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 7/28/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction projects for the city
  • Update and timeline for the installation of traffic signals on Mansfield Ave.
  • Recent groundbreaking ceremony for the Retreat at Mount Vernon on Upper Gilchrist Road.
  • Recent discussions with West End residents about the homeless camp off Harcourt Road and Ohio 229.
  • State Grants given to MTVarts and the Woodward Opera House
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council including the adoption of NCA – New Community Authority
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
  • Upcoming events in August for Mount Vernon
  • Goals for the month of August
  • Mayor Starr tells us how we can pray for his team as they head into the month of August.
  • Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new Linked In page, City of Mount Vernon, Ohio. You can find routine updates, job postings, and more.
    Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

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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WNZR highlights members of the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Board

It is Knox County Fair Week on The Morning Thing.
It is our honor to feature conversations with members of the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Board.
The students shared about their experiences on the board, the responsibilities they have during Fair Week, their favorite foods/rides and their favorite memories.
They also shared about their own personal projects for this year’s Knox County Fair.

Click HERE to enjoy conversations with:
Alayna Wittel
Caitlyn Ball
Case Armstrong
Ethan Swendal
Kennedy Aucker
Logan Daubenmier
Patrick Frazer
Reagan Ward

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