Category: Local

Angie and Jason Merckling of Scent Life Candle Bar share the perspective of the small business owner with WNZR.

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Angie and Jason Merckling of Scent Life Candle Bar.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They talked about how small businesses are impacted by the pandemic and how the community can support them.

They also shared how important it is for business owners to make changes to follow protocols and look for new and unique ways to serve their customers.

Angie and Jason also shared details of Small Business Saturday and how they are providing special luminaries for the “Downtown Rock Around” event and the special lighting of the public square and downtown Mount Vernon.

The Mercklings also shared how a membership with Main Street Mount Vernon can help small businesses and the hopes they have for 2021.

For more information about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

For more information about Scent Life Candle Bar, go to – https://thescentlifecandlebar.com/

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Sara Stoessel of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board talks with WNZR about supporting small businesses.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Sara Stoessel of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They talked about how important it is for residents to support our local businesses, especially through the holiday season.

Sara shared details of Small Business Saturday, the special events planned for the “Downtown Rock Around” and the exciting lighting of the public square.

Sara also shared some goals that the Main Street Mount Vernon Board has for 2021 and how a membership in the organization can help local businesses.

To find out more about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

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WNZR’s November Spotlight on Mount Vernon

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr for our monthly feature – “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Topics included:

– Construction Updates

– Federal Grants received by the City

– A look at the fiscal state of the City

– Top goals for Mount Vernon in 2021

– What the Mayor is thankful for this holiday

Stay connected with what is happening in Mount Vernon on the City’s website, www.mountvernonohio.org

On Facebook at “the city of Mount Vernon Ohio”

On Twitter at “CityMV1805”

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Food For The Hungry celebrates the 2020 Elementary School Collection

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with several volunteers with Food For The Hungry about this year’s Elementary School Collection. All schools in Knox County participated in collecting food and funds to support our campaign.

Marcy talked with these amazing volunteers:
– Joy Harris, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Service
– Captain Christine Moretz from the Mount Vernon Salvation Army
– Sandra Fithian, Vikki Eley and Michele Coscia of Psi Iota Xi
– Austin Swallow and Jerry Scott, board members of the Salvation Army
– FFTH Executive Director, Lisa Mazzari
– FFTH Marketing Director, Katelynn Mabe

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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The 10th annual Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving morning!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess of We Run MV about the 10th Annual Turkey Trot.

Scott shared details about this year’s event and how the team has worked hard to protect participants and volunteers.

New COVID-19 procedures will be followed including 3 different start times.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

We hope to see you and your family on Thanksgiving morning in the Chapel parking lot at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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Food For The Hungry introduces a NEW event – Battle of the Coffee Shops

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Food For The Hungry Marketing Director, Katelynn Mabe about a new and exciting event.

The Battle of the Coffee Shops is going on this week at multiple coffee shops around Knox County.

Local residents can go to their favorite coffee shops, make a donation to Food For The Hungry and then get put into a drawing for gift cards to our local coffee shops.

It is a WIN WIN for everyone!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

The battle is happening this week and again from 12/1 – 12/9!

The coffee shops involved include:
Blonde Robin in Danville
Brickhouse Grind, Fredericktown
Wiggin Street in Gambier
and in Mount Vernon: Cotto’s Treats, Half Baked, Happy Bean and North Main Café.

The winning coffee shop gets a FFTH Trophy saying “Coffee Shop of the Year”.

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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Today is the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kick-Off!

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Captain Christine Moretz of Mount Vernon’s Salvation Army. She shared details about this year’s Red Kettle Campaign including the many ways that you can support the ministry. This year’s theme is “Rescue Christmas”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give online through a Virtual Red Kettle or to volunteer.

https://give.salvationarmy.org/campaign/the-salvation-army-northeast-ohio-division-mount-vernon/c303827

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The Psi Iota Xi Elementary School Collection to benefit Food For The Hungry is happening this week!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Sandra Fithian of Psi Iota Xi about their involvement with Food For The Hungry.

The sorority coordinates the Elementary School collection for all Knox County Schools.
The collection is happening this week – 11/16 – 11/20!

Sandra shares details of the collection, the Top 10 Food Items needed at the local food pantries and how the classes across the county are competing.
The top contributing class in each school (12 total) will win a pizza party that includes pizza, drinks and delivery TO their classroom! The top student collectors in each school will be part of the Food For The Hungry broadcast on 12/11.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Cash donations are welcome.
$1.00 = $9.00 buying power at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
$9 feeds a family of 4 for 3 days through the Mid-Ohio Foodbank!

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org

Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County

Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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