Category: Local

MVNU President Dr. Henry Spaulding provides our November Presidential Update

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding for our monthly MVNU Update.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared updates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University including:
– How the campus is attacking the rise of COVID-19 cases
– How MVNU will use over $397,000 in coronavirus relief funds from the State of Ohio
– Agenda items for the fall meetings with the MVNU Board of Trustees
– Update on plans to turn the former church on Edgewood Road to “The Gathering Place”
– Special messages for students, faculty and staff as we approach the end of fall semester

Dr. Spaulding also shared some inside information on how his wife Sharon gets into the holiday spirit. 😊

To stay up to date on what is happening with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

To stay up to date on how MVNU is approaching COVID-19 issues, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/stayinformed

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Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joins WNZR for the October Spotlight on MV

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr in their monthly “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.

Mayor Starr shared numerous updates on the city:
– Construction Updates including the plan for the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge project
– Progress of the Mobile Crisis Team of social workers to help the Police Department
– Local resources for anyone struggling with mental health issues
– Safety for family activities this weekend
– Coronavirus Relief for local businesses
– The development of a new neighborhood watch program
– Thoughts on Election Day

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Stay connected with the Mayor’s Office at http://www.mountvernonohio.org

Or on Facebook and Twitter – search for The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Or call 740-393-9517

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The Truck to Trunk Food Distribution continues in Croton!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with two representatives of the weekly “Truck to Trunk” food distribution Program.

Theresa Gregory is from the distribution “hub” – the Irongate Equestrian and Events Center. Jeff Davidson is the Project Manager from Global Vision Alliance. Listen in for details on how this food giveaway came to our community and how to participate.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

This amazing food box distribution is happening TODAY in Croton.
Six (6) semi trucks will be coming to the Irongate Equestrian Center (12298 Croton Road, Croton) TODAY (10/27)! There will be over 6,500 food boxes to hand out!!

The time is 9am – 5pm (while supplies last).

Please help us spread the word to families in your church or neighborhood. If your church has a food pantry, please plan to pick up food that will help you serve others.

2 boxes of food per family. Ministries/Pantries/Churches can take as many boxes as you need or can transport home.

The boxes do contain perishable items, so plan to get them into a refrigerator once you return home. Each box weighs 30 pounds.

If there are questions, please contact Jeff Davidson at 740-501-5376.

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Local Author, Steve Feazel talks about his new book

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with local author, Steve Feazel about his new book, “The Three Cs that Made America Great: Christianity, Capitalism and Constitution”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Steve is hosting a book signing on Saturday, 10/24 at The Gospel Christian Life Shop, 117 S Main St, Mt Vernon from 9:30am – 11:30am.

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The Mount Vernon Fire Department is getting a new patio

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Fire Chief, Chad Christopher about the ground breaking for their new patio.

Click HERE to hear the conversation and details about this new addition to our local fire station and how it will benefit our firefighters.

The Knox County Career Center received an Ohio Contractor’s Grant (representing heavy highway industries) for $2,000 to facilitate a community project. Colby Clippinger from Building Trades at the Career Center contacted the Mount Vernon Fire Department with an idea for a construction project. The entire fire department wants to thank the Knox County Career Center and the Ohio Contractor’s Grant. They appreciate their generosity to provide this new patio for our firefighters and staff.

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Local author, Jared McCann talks about his new book

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with local author, Jared McCann.
They talked about his writing process and how he decides on the story line and characters. Jared also shared a glimpse into the story of his new book, “Enemies With Me”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Jared invites you to a book signing this Friday, 10/16 from 4-7pm at the C A & C Depot in Mount Vernon.

BOOK SIGNING INVITE:
Local Christian Author and Mount Vernon Fire Fighter Jared McCann, will be debuting his third novel, (Enemies With Me) on Friday, October 16th from 4-7 pm at the CA&C Train Depot, 1 Columbus Road in Mount Vernon. This novel is about a firefighter who has strayed from his Christian roots and finds his faith again as he protects a child who has witnessed a crime and becomes a target in the process. An unlikely duo but one that God uses for his glory in this suspenseful novel. I appreciate your Christian support and prayers and I invite you, your family and friends to be a part of this special book signing. Please email me at firefighterauthor@gmail.com with any questions.

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WNZR shares an MVNU Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding for the October MVNU Presidential Update. Dr. Spaulding shared the latest COVID update from campus, including the current case numbers and how MVNU will begin new campus-wide COVID testing soon.

He also shared the calendar changes coming to the fall and spring semester, fall enrollment stats and encouragement for students, faculty, and staff as MVNU face the second half of the fall semester.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on COVID-19 cases at MVNU.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s Calendar.

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WNZR talks with Savannah, a Client of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Savannah about her experience as a client of Starting Point. She shared how the ministry impacted her life.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Client Services Director, Abbey Ernst about how God has been working through the ministry in the midst of COVID-19 challenges.
She also shared some unexpected blessings they have encountered this year at Stating Point.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Jennifer Furay, Development Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Development Director, Jennifer Furay about how God called her to serve in this ministry. Jennifer also shared the details of Starting Point’s Prayer Walk. The event will be held this Saturday, 10/3 throughout our community. We also shared prayer requests for the ministry’s staff and clients.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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