Mount Vernon Spotlight – a conversation with Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR brings you our Mount Vernon Spotlight for August.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Mayor shares an update on several issues:
– construction projects
– news on how the city has worked on school traffic challenges
– the idea of adding social workers to ride along with our city police officers
– plans for all webinars on the topic of overcoming racism
– new businesses coming to town
– thoughts on COVID-19

You can follow what is happening in Mount Vernon on the city’s website, http://mountvernonohio.org/

August 28, 2020 0

The TAC Color for a Cause 5K 1-Mile Run/Walk is VIRTUAL this year

Join the Teen Advisory Council of Knox County (TAC) for the 2020 Virtual Color for a Cause 5k/1m Run or Walk to have the time of your life with your family, friends and/or co-workers.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Lindsey Lamp, Delta Coordinator at New Directions of Knox County about this great event.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Virtual Color for a Cause 5k, hosted by TAC, will take place from the morning of Saturday, August 29th, to the end of the day on Monday, September 6th to complete your event. Do it any way you want – on a treadmill, walking the dog, your usual jogging route, whatever works. This event is all about fun, family, friends, and healthy lifestyles! Join the TAC for a little exercise and lots of colorful FUN!

First 500 pre-registrations will receive a white t-shirt, a finisher medal, color packet, and Color Run Swag! You will have the option to have your packet mail to you or contactless pick up. If you choose to have your packet mailed, our goal is to have it to you before Saturday, August 29th so that you can do a great post-race selfie wearing them. We will be hosting a Facebook live virtual color toss on Saturday, September 5th at 6:00pm. We encourage you to post a video or picture to the Color for a Cause Facebook Event Page for a chance to win a door prize!

PRICING
$20 Race Registration & In Person Pick Up $30 Race Registration & Packet Mailing During registration you’ll have the option to pickup your packet at New Directions Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 or we can mail the packet right to your door.

To register, click HERE.

To follow TAC or to join, click HERE.

August 28, 2020 0

The Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market invites you downtown this Saturday

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Marty Trese about our Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market. This is a wonderful shopping option for local families.

Marty shares details on when and where you can shop, changes that have been made because of COVID-19 and the types of food assistance available at the market.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to follow the Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market on Facebook.

August 20, 2020 0

Summer in the City continues this week in Mount Vernon!

Summer in the City is still going strong with more music activities this week.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle had a chance to chat with Joe Bell, Co-Director for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival. He shared an update on the upcoming calendar of events.
Mark your calendars and come out to enjoy these talented local musicians.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

To stay connected to the Summer in the City Calendar, click HERE.

To follow Summer in the City on Facebook, click HERE.

August 17, 2020 0

MVNU’s Vice President for Student Life talks about Move In Day

8/15/2020 is a special day at 800 Martinsburg Road in Mount Vernon, OH. It is Move In Day for Mount Vernon Nazarene University!

WNZR talked with Tracy Waal, MVNU’s Vice President for Student Life. Tracy has been leading the campus team that prepared MVNU’s “Return to the Vern” reopening plan. He shared some insight into this difficult and ever-changing process. Tracy also talked about specific steps MVNU is taking to keep students, faculty and staff safe during the pandemic. He also shares some powerful messages about how important it is to have students back on campus for the true MVNU experience.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Tracy Waal.

You can stay up to date on MVNU’s response to Covid at https://www.mvnu.edu/stayinformed

You can also see the full Return to the Vern reopening plan at https://www.mvnu.edu/returntothevern/

August 15, 2020 0

MVNU’s Director of Residence Life talks about Move In Day

8/15/2020 is a special day at 800 Martinsburg Road in Mount Vernon, OH. It is Move In Day for Mount Vernon Nazarene University!
WNZR talked with Joshua Kusch, MVNU’s Director of Residence Life. He shared how MVNU has prepared for new students to arrive on campus in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shared his thoughts on why the residential experience is so important to today’s college students.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Joshua Kusch.

You can stay up to date on MVNU’s response to Covid at https://www.mvnu.edu/stayinformed

You can also see the full Return to the Vern reopening plan at https://www.mvnu.edu/returntothevern/

August 15, 2020 0

Summer in the City celebrates Creativity & Design this week!

The calendar for Summer in the City is full of arts, music and recreation!
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Joe Bell, Co-Director for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival. He shared an update on the upcoming calendar of events.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

To stay connected to the Summer in the City Calendar, click HERE.

To follow Summer in the City on Facebook, click HERE.

August 10, 2020 0

2020 Knox County Fair Sale of Champions

Did you miss the action at the Knox County Fair?
Here is WNZR’s broadcast of the Sale of Champions.

Click HERE to hear the results and conversations with the Grand and Reserve Champions.

Click HERE to see a highlight video of this year’s Sale Day!

Congratulations to all the exhibitors from the 2020 Knox County Junior Fair!

We are proud of you!

August 1, 2020 0

The Junior Fair Board prepares for a different Knox County Fair

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to chat with Knox County Junor Fair Coordinator, Samantha Beheler. They talked about the changes that COVID-19 is bringing to this year’s Fair and how her team is preparing.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Yesterday, the Knox County Fair announced that all grandstand events have been canceled.
The Junior Fair is still happening!
See the schedule below.
Due to new COVID-19 regulations, only parents will be allowed as spectators at shows, and masks are required.
There is GOOD news. All shows will be live-streamed on the Junior Fair Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCountyJuniorFair

WNZR will also be broadcasting every day at the Knox County Fair, bringing you results from the Junior Fair shows and talking to our amazing participants. Please listen in at 90.9FM or online at http://www.wnzr.fm. Also, follow our Fair Coverage at https://www.facebook.com/WNZR.FM

July 24, 2020 0

The Morning Thing talks about FOOD!

Today (7/15), The Morning Thing talked about food.

We shared 3 breakfast rules to follow if you are trying to lose weight.
Click HERE to see these tips from Cooking Light.
1. Eat Right Away
2. Load up on protein
3. Add a banana

Summer is a great time to get seasonal fruits and vegetables. Do you like corn on the cob?
We do!
Check out this recipe for cooking your corn from Millersport Sweet Corn Festival.
NO shucking and dealing with the silk! Yeah!