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WNZR talks with Victoria Russell, Client Care Coordinator of Starting Point

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

We talked with Client Care Coordinator, Victoria Russell
about the challenges the ministry has faced in 2020 and how the staff worked diligently to still meet the needs of their clients. She also shared how God has blessed the ministry throughout the pandemic.  Victoria shared details of the Starting Point Walk on 10/3 and how to participate.

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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WNZR talks with Diana Wetzel, Executive 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 Executive Director, Diana Wetzel about the many different facets of this ministry, the challenges of facing a pandemic and how to participate in their upcoming Walk on 10/3. Diana also shared how she sees God working through the ministry. She shared a special thank you to the donors who support Starting Point financially and spiritually.

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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Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joins WNZR for the September 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:
– Community Development Block Grant distribution for infrastructure projects
– Construction updates on the following projects: Mount Vernon Avenue bridge, bike trail underpass on South Main St., Eastmore and Dogwood water lines, North Main and Chestnut Street intersection, water lines in the North End of the city, traffic signal conflict monitoring and street sweeping.
– Development of Shellmar Park
– Development of the city’s strategic plan
– and the importance of voting in the upcoming election.

Click HERE to hear Marcy’s conversation Mayor Starr.

Stay connected with the Mayor’s Office at 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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Friendship Month

September is friendship month and we talked about friendship this morning on the show.

We talked about two different parts of friendship. During the 6 o’clock hour we talked about what we should look for when choosing our friends. If you want to see the full list click HERE.

In the 8 o’clock hour we talked about how to fix a broken friendship. Another list that talks about how we can fix a relationship that was broken because of something that we did. If you want to see that list click HERE.

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September MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

The Morning Thing brings you an update from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with Dr. Henry Spaulding. He shares an update on COVID-19 from campus, talks about enrollment numbers for this school year and tells us how COVID-19 is impacting Cougar Sports.

Click HERE to hear Dr. Spaulding’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart

Click HERE to stay updated on COVID-19 at MVNU.

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

summer in the city performers this week

knox rocks schedule

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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/

 

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