For our Morning Thing Friday Favorites, the co-hosts share their favorite things that have happened this week.
The Morning Thing Friday Favorites. We had a good week!
September First Friday is tonight! WNZR talks with MV Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Anthony McNeal, Mount Vernon Downtown Manager about this month’s First Friday event.
The theme is “Back to School”. Anthony shared details about tonight’s activities, music performances, food choices, parking options and the news of a special presentation happening at 6pm.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Mount Vernon will honor three residents as 2021 Volunteers of the Year at the final First Friday of the year tonight. They are LJ Harry, Michael Percy and Trina Trainor.
LJ Harry has been a police chaplain since the inception of the Mount Vernon Association of Police Chaplains in 2018. Michael Percy is chair of the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals and serves as president of the Foundation Park Conservancy. Trina Trainor has been involved with the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, where she serves as co-director and board secretary.
The city will honor this year’s volunteers at 6:00 tonight during a ceremony on the stage near the South Main Plaza’s Dog Fountain.
Tonight’s event features food, street vendors, live music by Black Gravy, Side Effects, and a performance by MTVarts. The city will close traffic a block north of Public Square, around the Square and on South Main Street down to the Ohio Avenue starting at 4:30 today.
For more information about Main Street Mount Vernon and to stay up to date on their future events, go to https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/
September 2021 MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for our September MVNU Presidential Update.
Dr. Spaulding shares updates on the new school year, MVNU’s approach to COVID-19, his goals for the upcoming school year, and construction updates. Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for students, faculty, and staff.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
MVNU made a change to the COVID policy at 6pm on 9/2/21.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University moved to an indoor mask mandate as of 6:00 last night.
MVNU says it implemented the protocol as they examined positivity rates, the number of students in quarantine, the severely contagious nature of the Delta variant, and the high infection rates at other colleges. MVNU hopes to slow the spread of the virus, limit the number of students placed in quarantine, and keep students in the classroom and on campus for the entire semester.
Face coverings will be required in all indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – 8/27/21
Today for our Friday Favorites, the show co-hosts shared their favorite things that happened this week.
August Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr
WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our August 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 full conversation.
Topics include:
· Construction Projects Update including the progress on the Sandusky Street project
· Update on the hiring of a new Clerk of Council
· Updates from City Council including: the City’s Compensation Package and study results, the recent organizational structure analysis and the results of an on boarding survey with city employees
· A new zoning category for the city· The DORA proposal (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)
· Bridge Inspections
· American Rescue Plan funding
· Leadership development training
· Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Depart- including the examination for a records and IT clerk
· Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department and the partnership with College Township
· Highlight of City’s calendar of events for families
Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall: Website: www.mountvernonohio.org Facebook: the city of Mount VernonTwitter: citymv1805
Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt
Tiffany VanDame, MVNU Director of Campus Life talks about MVNU Move In Day
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tiffany VanDame, MVNU’s Director of Campus Life about the annual Move-In Day. Tiffany talks about her role with the Student Government Association and how these student leaders are involved with Welcome Weekend.
She shared news about some exciting events coming up for fall semester and the goals for Student Life.
She also shared special messages for both students and parents.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Click HERE for the Move-In Day Schedule.
Click HERE for the Welcome Week Schedule.
Tavaris Taylor, MVNU Director of Intercultural Life talks about MVNU Move In Day
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Tavaris Taylor, MVNU’s Director of Intercultural Life about the annual Move-In Day. Tavaris is coordinating this special day on campus. He shared details of today’s schedule and gave highlights of today’s food truck selection. He also shared his goals for the 2021-2022 school year and previewed upcoming events. He also shared special messages for both students and parents.
Click HERE to hear the conversation. Click HERE for the Move-In Day Schedule. Click HERE for the Welcome Week Schedule.Tracy Waal, MVNU VP of Student Life talks about MVNU Move In Day
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Tracy Waal, MVNU’s Vice President of Student Life about the annual Move-In Day. Tracy shared how MVNU is approaching a new school year with COVID-19. He also shared his goals for fall semester and special messages for both students and parents.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Click HERE for the Move-In Day Schedule.
Click HERE for the Welcome Week Schedule.
It’s Back to School Week on The Morning Thing. Are you ready?
We are celebrating the start of school all this week on the show.
We wish the best of luck to all students, teachers and staff at our local schools.
Here is the schedule for school starts in our area:
Monday, 8/16 – Danville
Tuesday, 8/17 – East Knox
Wednesday, 8/18 – Centerburg and Fredericktown
Thursday, 8/19 – Mount Vernon
Throughout the week, we have shared 101 Back to School Tips for both kids and parents.
Check out the list HERE.
These tips from www.care.com are set up in 16 categories:
Prepare Mentally
Put time and schedule management plans in place
Make arrangements for before and after school hours
Set up a system for making or buying lunch
Shop for school supplies and gear
Organize your entire home for the busy season
Do everything you can the night before
Set the stage for a good night’s sleep
Plan for smooth mornings
Devise a plan for homework
Stay connected with teachers
Purge and declutter regularly
Set goals for the school year
Schedule time for fun
Delegate wherever you can
Take care of yourself
The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday in downtown Mount Vernon.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart was joined by Grant Pepper from Knox Pages in an interview session with Joe Bell, Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Co-Director.
He shared details about this year’s festival including the focus on visual arts.
He shared some exciting news about some new features including the Kids Zone, Chalk the Block, Balloon Sculptor, and the Festival Wood Challenge.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Festival runs Friday and Saturday from 11am – 10pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm.
Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/
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