This morning on The Morning Thing, our hosts shared a conversation with Jess Kirby, the Development Director for Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. She highlighted the exciting event that is coming to Mount Vernon! A night with Mark Schultz will be taking place on Saturday, October 4th!
Jess talks about everything you need to know regarding the event and shares the incredible story that made it all happen! We also get a little insight into Mark’s story and why he supports places like Starting Point.
Seniors Week 2025 wrapped up today on The Morning Thing. We have honored graduates from the MVNU Department of Communication.
Today, we featured Senior Taylor Tyler. We talked about why she decided to come to MVNU and get connected to WNZR. We shared memories, lessons learned and recognized her as the 2025 Outstanding Member of the WNZR Leadership Team!
We talked about the future and celebrated her time at WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU). Click HERE to enjoy our conversation with Taylor Tyler from Alexandria.
We wrapped up Seniors Week on Friday. We have been sharing memories all week with our MVNU graduates. For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories with our WNZR Seniors.
It’s Senior Week at WNZR and we are talking to students graduating this year.
Mia Reed is from Illinois and chose MVNU after visiting a few other colleges and loved the atmosphere on campus and in Mount Vernon. Her mom also went to MVNU.
Mia explains how she got involved with WNZR and her position with the station which is social media manager. She talks about the things she has learned as part of the WNZR staff including how to rely on people.
Mia shares big news including accepting a new job at another university and a prayer request for her moving and starting her new job.
It is a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week 2025! We are honoring 7 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.
On Monday, we talked with Leandra Viscioni from Mansfield.
It is a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week 2025! We are honoring 7 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.
On Monday, we talked with Jack Moore from Johnstown. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
He talks about major construction projects on Mansfield Avenue and Fairgrounds Roads. He also talks about a comprehensive infrastructure initiative regarding water lines and culvert replacements. The bid for the shared use path is also now open.
Mayor Starr then talks about the current municipal building and the safety of the building. He says that they need to move from the building as soon as possible.
Mayor Starr says renovations at Memorial Park have started and things are moving along nicely. The Harmony Playground is doing well and at Riverside Park the Splash Pad is almost done and should be open in May and the opening of Hiawatha Water Park.
Mayor Starr talks about Issue 2 which is on the statewide ballot this May. Issue 2 is a proposed change to the constitution that would let the state government borrow $2.5 billion over ten years—up to $250 million each year—to help local governments cover costs for public infrastructure projects.
Mayor Starr gives an update on city council. He talks about council working on a grant for the police station. He also says that a property transfer to the Land Bank has been a hot topic, an update on the Knox County Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Starr gives an update on the police department and their new facility.
Mayor Starr gives an update on the fire department and the large amount of training they have been doing. They’ve also applied for a First Responder grant.
Mayor Starr says that one of his goals for May is coming up with a plan to vacate the municipal plaza building. He also talks about some other projects around town.
Mayor Starr says that they are going to be applying for a $2.5 million grant for the Waste water Treatment Plant.
Mayor Starr talks about upcoming events for the city including the Yard Sale Trail which is this weekend.
Mayor Starr talks about how we can pray for him, city council and others trying to improve the lives of citizens of Mount Vernon. He also shares how you can stay up to date online.
Click HERE to visit the City of Mount Vernon’s website.
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