Category: Local

WNZR talks with Cecelia McClelland about the Crafts and Vendors at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart sat down with Cecelia McClelland about the Crafts and Vendors at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

They talked about the following:

  • The history of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk
  • The vendors and crafters that will be there
  • The activities and the auctions that will happen
  • The date and times of the event (December 3rd from 3-7)
  • Their Facebook Page – Fredericktown Annual Christmas Walk and Auction
  • Their Instagram – @FredericktownChristmasWalk
  • The theme of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk this year
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The Morning Thing loves a holiday weekend!

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 11/25/22

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite family activities to do during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.
We are ready for some fun! How about you?

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Allison and Wesley.

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November 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 11/25/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • An update on current construction and maintenance projects
    • Finishing the Municipal Parking Garage
    • The curbing and guttering work is wrapped up for the year
    • The island at South Main Street and Columbus Road is done!
    • The city is continuing to study the intersection at South Main and Columbus Road to see traffic patterns
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
    • It is budget season. A work session will take place in January with the City and City Council.- Police cruisers that were ordered in February 2022 have finally arrived. There was a delay because of the lack of micro-processing chips that were in high demand.- City Council is discussing the purchase of a new fire truck
    • – City Council has approved the position of an alternate voting member for the City Recreation Board
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares an update on the City’s Police Department.  He talks about the 6-month trial run of the traffic division. There is an assigned patrol officer to handle traffic-related incidents.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares an update on the City’s Fire Department.
    • They just hired 3 new part-time firefighters.
    • They are also trying to get a new fire truck.
    • There will be a firefighter paramedic test on December 14. The deadline to apply is December 9. You can apply on the city’s website – Website: http://www.mountvernonohio.org
    • The fire department is also participating in Toys for Tots. You can drop them off at the MV Fire Department on West Gambier Street.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares his goals for the month of December.
    • He wants to wrap up the budget meetings with all departments
    • He encourages taking time to be thankful this Thanksgiving – pause and realize that this is a remarkable community.
    • Finish the construction on the Municipal Parking Garage
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares upcoming events for the City.
    • Shop Small Saturday on 11/26The lighting of the Public Square, 11/26Mount Vernon Christmas Parade, 11/27, 2pmWinter Sanctuary fundraiser – A Christmas Carol presentation
    • Food For The Hungry, 12/9
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares what he is thankful for this Thanksgiving. He is thankful for your prayers and the amazing community.
  • Mayor Matt Starr explains how residents can stay connected to City Hall and the Mayor’s Office by checking out the website and social media accounts.
  • He tells us that as we go into this holiday season, and he asks that we pray for folks that have lost loved ones. He also shares how we can pray for him and his team as they get ready to go into 2023.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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Revive Ohio: Knox County shares details of their upcoming outreach event

Tim Stickle, the Chairman of Revive Ohio: Knox County, shares details of their upcoming outreach event this Saturday. He gives us insight about why events like these are important, and how churches can host one.

Join them on Saturday, November 26th, at 8:30am as they go out and pray with people in our community – loving, listening, and sharing the Good News.
The meeting will be held at the First Church of God at 10 Pine St, Mt. Vernon Ohio in the gymnasium (the last building)
8:30- 9:00 training
9:30 outreach
11:30 testimonies

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

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The 2022 Turkey Trot supports Food For The Hungry

The Morning Thing’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess of We Run MV about this year’s Turkey Trot.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

The event will be held Thanksgiving morning on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Registration is at 8am. The race starts at 9am.
You are asked to bring a donation for Food For The Hungry as your registration fee.

Over the past 11 years, We Run MV has collected over 6,442 food items and $10,609 in donations!
Scott shares the group’s passion behind this event and how each dollar makes a huge difference.

On average each year, this event has 166 participants and raises $965 and 586 food items.
The members of We Run MV hope to beat that average this year.

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WNZR presents the November 2022 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his monthly Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared his thoughts as the fall semester of 2022 is winding down.

He shares an update from the recent Board of Trustees meeting including the election of officers. They approved a tentative budget for 2023-2024, which includes a 3% raise for faculty and staff.

Dr. Spaulding also shared that the Board of Trustees gave unanimous approval of the Strategic Investment Initiatives. These initiatives will include some new programs, and new positions and enhance MVNU’s enrollment.

Dr. Spaulding talks about how these plans are strategic to move the university to a higher standing in the region at a level of a doctoral-granting institution. He also shares some examples of the new programs coming with this board approval. There will be a focus on programs dealing with Mental Health.

Dr. Spaulding shares his highest priorities for the month of November, an overview of the 2022 Homecoming Schedule, and how he wants to see the Men’s Basketball team beat Olivet Nazarene University!
Dr. Spaulding also shares an overview of MVNU’s calendar throughout the month of November.

Dr. Spaulding shares special messages for students, faculty, and staff as they get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. He also tells us how we can pray for the campus and his family throughout the month of November.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Memories from MVNU

Today for our Friday Favorites, we celebrate Homecoming at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
The Morning Thing hosts share some of their favorite memories from their time at MVNU. Enjoy!

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Wesley and Allison.

WNZR welcomes all alumni home to campus this weekend!

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Play Cornhole and Raise Money for Food For The Hungry!

MacKenzie Ernsberger, KCCC Senior studying Landscaping and Design and Keeleigh Johnston, KCCC alum share about the upcoming Cornhole Tournament on November 13 to benefit Food For The Hungry.

The ladies share about their involvement at the Knox County Career Center. MacKenzie tells us the story of how her Junior class ended the school year last Spring by playing cornhole, and she had the idea to make a fundraiser with this fun game!

You can register by email nursecampbell@gmail.com or by calling 740-501-1315.

The 1st place winners will receive a $500 prize, and the 2nd place winners will receive coupons for 1 hour of axe throwing.

All the money raised at this fundraiser will be donated to Food For The Hungry.

MacKenzie and Keeleigh share how their lab at KCCC is involved with raising money for FFTH.

They also share their thoughts about the Food For The Hungry slogan – “Working Together to Care for Our Neighbors.” They also share their passion in working to raise money for this campaign.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

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WNZR talks with the 2022 Food For The Hungry Marketing Team

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Katelynn Mast and Olivia Stern, Marketing Directors for the 2002 Food For The Hungry Drive.
The Campaign is underway for this year and there are many exciting events coming up!

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics covered include:

  • Katelynn shares some big changes that are coming to her life and how those changes will impact Food For The Hungry.
  • She introduces us to the new FFTH Marketing Director, Olivia Stern.
  • The ladies share what has been happening since Kick-Off Day on 11/1.
  • Dates for this year’s drive 
  • 2022 goal
  • The highlight of the 2022 Food For The Hungry Calendar of events
  • How we can stay connected to what is happening on the FFTH calendar?
  • The ladies talk about the power and meaning of the Food For The Hungry slogan – “Working Together to Care for Our Neighbors”

You can help with Food For The Hungry this year. Stay up to date on all the events at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

You can email Lisa at LisaM.ffth@gmail.com or call 740-398-0569.

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WNZR talks with Lisa Mazzari, Food For The Hungry Executive Director

The 2022 Food For The Hungry Drive kicked off on Tuesday, 11/1!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart sat down with FFTH Executive Director, Lisa Mazzari to talk about this year’s campaign.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

They talked about the following:

  • Her history with Food For The Hungry
  • Her role as Executive Director
  • Food For The Hungry has been raising money to feed families in our community for 40 years. 2022 marks the 41st annual drive.
  • Recognition of the Food For The Hungry partners that make up the board and serve on many committees.
  • Food For The Hungry volunteers and how to get involved.
  • Food For The Hungry is local, all money and food collected stays here in Knox County to support families in Knox County.
  • 2022 goal and how people can give to Food For The Hungry
  • Food For The Hungry’s summer food-related grants
  • Grant Program for the 2002 drive and how food initiatives can apply

You can help with Food For The Hungry this year. Stay up to date on all the events at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

You can email Lisa at LisaM.ffth@gmail.com or call 740-398-0569.


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