Category: Local

First Friday is back! Join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon tonight.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal from Main Street Mount Vernon. They shared the exciting news about June First Friday and other events returning to downtown for 2021.

Click HERE to hear their entire discussion.

Topics discussed included:

  • How long Main Street Mount Vernon has been working and planning for tonight’s event
  • Main Street Mount Vernon’s mission and their connection to First Fridays
  • How Main Street Mount Vernon is approaching Covid protocols for tonight’s event
  • Changes coming to the “first” First Friday of the season?
  • The activities that are coming back from previous years
  • Theme for June First Friday
  • FOOD! Where to find it and what is on the menu for June First Friday
  • Activities for kids
  • Parking
  • Thanks to the wonderful sponsors for tonight and how they are helping to cover the cost of June First Friday
  • Previews for the next 3 First Fridays – July, August, and September?
  • Preview of other events that Main Street Mount Vernon is working on for 2021
  • How local businesses and individuals can get connected to Main Street Mount Vernon and become investors
  • How to stay up to date on the calendar of events

Stay connected to Main Street Mount Vernon HERE.

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An MVNU graduate returns to Mount Vernon to share her new book with the community

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with MVNU graduate and author, Courtney Turcotte Bond.
Courtney shared memories from her time at MVNU and how she is juggling multiple roles. She is a wife, mother, teacher, author and small business owner.
They discussed her new book Breathtaking and the inspirational story that inspired the book.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Courtney will be at Paragraph’s Bookstore, 229 S. Main St. in Mount Vernon on Friday, June 4 from 5pm – 8pm to do a book signing for her novel Breathtaking.

About Courtney Turcotte Bond
Courtney Turcotte Bond proudly grew up in both Lawrence, Kansas and Dayton, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Language Arts Education, a master’s degree in Education, and has been a high school English teacher since 2004. In addition to being a published author, she’s also a small business owner, freelance writer, poet, blogger, and public speaker. She resides in northeast Kansas with her husband and two kids.

Breathtaking SYNOPSIS
To the outside world, Cara’s life seems perfect. The only one who knows the dark secrets inside her home is her best friend and next-door neighbor, Adam. Cara’s only escape is by writing and sharing her stories with him through their facing bedroom windows late at night. Just when everything seems to get better, Cara’s world shatters, causing her to spiral into a deep depression and writer’s block. Even though Adam promises her “everything will be okay,” she knows things will never be the same. As she clutches to the fractured wounds of the past, how will Cara ever be able to love or write again?

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The Morning Thing shares what is happening for Memorial Day in Knox County

Kevin Henthorn, Executive Director of Knox County Veteran’s Service Office shares about Memorial Day activities and the importance of this holiday. He also shares about the services that his office provides veterans in Knox County.

Click HERE to hear his conversation with WNZR’s Wesley Boston.

Click HERE to access the Veterans Service website.

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The Morning Thing celebrates Nurses!

Nurses Week wraps up today with a special celebration – International Nurses Day.

Click HERE for more information about this special day.

International Nurses Day has been created so that we can pay honor and tribute to all of the nurses around the world and the incredible work they do. It is crazy to think about a world without nurses. Who would be there to care for us when we’re not feeling well? Nurses bring so much to our lives, and the lives of the people that we love, and so it is only right that we have a day that honors them and recognizes all of their efforts!

We talked with Dr. Carol Dorough, Dean of the School of Nursing at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Dr. Dorough shared why nursing is so important to our society. She also shared how the past year has impacted nurses and the nursing profession. She also give encouragement for nurses. Take a listen and share this conversation with the nurses in your life.

The Morning Thing shared some fun and unique ways to celebrate Nurses.

Click HERE for the full list.

Some of our favorite ways to recognize nurses include:

Thank You Bags

Hand out small gift bags to your nursing staff. Include a card, a small knick-knack, and maybe even a gift card. This is a good way to show a general sense of appreciation to your entire staff.

Highlight a Nurse

Each day, choose a nurse (or one from each area of the hospital) to highlight. Tell their story and accomplishments. Not only will this give the highlighted nurse the joy of being recognized publicly, but it could also inspire other staff.

Catered Lunch

People love free food, and your nurses are no different. If you can find a balance between food people love and healthier options, you will be golden.

Priority Parking

Executive staff and higher-ups tend to get the better parking spots, right? Well, what if for this week, those coveted spots are opened up to nurses? It might not seem like much, but it goes a long way!

National Nurses Week Decorations

Decorate appropriate areas with themed flyers and decorations to remind both staff and patients to appreciate their nurses. You might even be able to get the help of patient’s artwork to make it a fun and engaging area.

Healthy Snack Options

Stock the break room with fresh fruit and healthy food choices. If you normally have only unhealthy options (or worse: nothing), consider creating a healthy snack option for your nurses and other medical staff.

Offer Free Shoe Inserts

This one might sound weird at first, but since nurses are constantly on their feet, inserts could make or break their day.

Picture Wall

If you are allowed and/or given permission, take a photo of happy patients with their nurses and make a wall of photos. Keep the wall of photos up for a while so nurses, staff, and others can see the happy faces of nurses and patients.

Massages

Massages are the perfect way to relieve stress. A quick 20-minute massage during a break or before or after a shift can help improve posture, stress levels, and soreness from walking around all day.

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April Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our April Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.
Click HERE to hear the informative conversation.


Topics include:

  • Construction updates on numerous projects
    • Progress on North Main and Chestnut
    • Catherine Street and Oak Street project
    • Resurfacing of State Route 3 from Mount Vernon to the Ashland County Line
    • Progress at 5 Point with construction project
    • Ohio Department Of Transportation’s project for North Sandusky Street
  • Update of the Kokosing River Restoration Project
  • The position of a Community Advocate for the Mount Vernon Police Department
  • Update on the Mount Vernon Police Department and the fight against drugs in our community
  •  College Township Fire Contract
  • Update on the Mount Vernon Fire Department
  • Updates from City Council’s meeting on Monday, 4/26/21
  • Update on the homeless situation in Mount Vernon
  • Forget-Me-Not Municipal Memorial Fund and how this will help homeless residents of our city that pass away.
  • The Mount Vernon Neighborhood Watch Program
  • Update on new restaurants and businesses coming to town
  • Update on the events and activities happening for our community in May including details on the Memorial Day Parade and Activities
  • Update on the Hiawatha Waterpark and Pool
  • Events that are returning for Summer 2021 including fireworks for July 4th
  • Goals for the month of May and the projects starting next month
  • How residents can stay connected to what is happening at City Hall

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall:

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

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WNZR’s Seniors Week 2021: Alyssa Sidle

Seniors Week wrapped up today on The Morning Thing! We are sad to say
goodbye to our senior students, but we also are excited to see them begin the
next stage of their journey. All week long the Morning Thing has been honoring
the seniors who have worked hard these last few years to serve WNZR.

The Morning Thing had the opportunity to speak with senior Alyssa Sidle – Afternoon
Drive Co-Host, Music Director and Video Team Member. You can hear the entire
conversation with Alyssa about her time at WNZR and what is coming next HERE 

We thank Alyssa for her work at WNZR and am excited to continue working with
her after graduation!

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – FOOD!

The Morning Thing wrapped up Food Week by sharing their favorite foods for today’s Friday Favorites.

Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart and Wesley Boston talk about their favorite things to eat!

We hope you enjoy some wonderful dishes this weekend with your loved ones.

Thanks for listening to The Morning Thing!

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WNZR talks with Tanner Cooper-Risser about the SNAP-Ed Program

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Tanner Cooper-Risser, SNAP-Ed Program Assistant for the O.S.U. Extension Office of Knox County. They talked about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. Tanner shared details about classes and tips for healthy and affordable eating.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Make sure to check out this incredible resource for your family – www.celebrateyourplate.org

You can find recipe ideas, tips for cooking, gardening, shopping and more. Also, make sure to check out the section just for KIDS!

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April MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the April MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared the latest campus updates on several topics including:

– Reflections and highlights of the past school year

– End of the semester messages for students, faculty and staff

– How MVNU is doing with COVID and an on-campus vaccine clinic

– MVNU’s Summer Calendar

– Finalized plans for graduation 2021

– Expectations for the 2021-2022 academic year

– Update from the recent meeting of the MVNU Board of Trustees

– Campus construction update

– Goals for his upcoming sabbatical

– Goals for the University for the Summer

– How we can pray for MVNU and the Spaulding family throughout the month of April

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