WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!
Today, we introduce you to Gabriella Stanley. She is a Freshman Communication & Media (Strategic Communication) Major from West Jefferson, OH. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Gabriella got interested in radio when she met Joe Rinehart on a campus tour. She wants to learn everything in the field of media so that she can be a “Swiss Army Knife” for a future employer. (A Joe Rinehart term)
Gabriella shares her favorite foods and artists and memories she has made here at MVNU.
She talks about how God has been working in her life. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 17:14.
You can hear Gabriella Stanley on WNZR on Mondays and Fridays from 1pm – 2pm.
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!
Today, we introduce you to Braden Taylor. He is a Freshman Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Lima, OH. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Braden’s parents and grandparents attended MVNU. His grandfather was a professor! He got interested in radio because he heard about WNZR from MVNU Graduate and Radio Personality Obadiah Haybin, who was his Dad’s roommate in college.
Braden is part of the MVNU Theater Club and will be in the spring musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also helps tutor students through the Hola Program.
He shares his favorite food and WNZR Artists and talks about memories he has made here at MVNU.
Braden talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite bible story is the story of Joseph. He likes the lesson of that story – that God knows better than us!
You can hear Braden Taylor on WNZR on Thursdays at 3pm and 10pm.
It’s Valentine’s Day! The Morning Thing hosts celebrate with Friday Favorites. Today, the hosts share their favorite romantic moments with their sweethearts.
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!
Today, we introduce you to EJ Temple. He is a Junior transfer student majoring in Communication & Media (Digital Media). He is from Mt. Gilead, OH. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
EJ talks about his path to MVNU and the WNZR Team. He loves being part of the sportscasting team with WNZR.TV and hopes to try announcing in the future.
EJ shares some of his favorites including music, foods and what he loves to do on the weekends. His favorite person is his Grandma, Mary Brown.
EJ talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite waying is “Never Give Up”!
You can hear EJ Temple on WNZR on Mondays 7pm – 9pm.
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!
Today, we introduce you to Wyatt Ary. He is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Howard, OH. Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Wyatt got interested in radio when he was young. Both his Dad and Grandpa worked in radio! He got started with our WNZR Video Team and enjoys calling volleyball games.
Wyatt is very active here at MVNU. He is on the Bowling Team and plays Esports. He talks about how the Bowling Team just took 2nd place in the Crossroads League Championship!
He shares some of his favorite foods and artists and memories he has made here at MVNU.
Wyatt talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite verse is Jeramiah 29:11
You can hear Wyatt Ary on WNZR on Tuesdays at 1pm and Thursdays at 10am.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Katie Ellis, Executive Director and Walt Lewis, Resource Navigator for the United Way of Knox County. Click HERE for the full conversation.
They shared the good news that the free tax assistance program is back for 2025. Katie shared how volunteers and donors make this program available for the residents of Knox County. Walk shared the details of how to make an appointment and how to prepare for the appointment. This program is designed for low to moderate income families – individuals with an income of $35,000 or less or married couples with a $95,000 income or less. The program runs from February 3, 2025 – April 10, 2025. Appointments are required. Call (740) 397-5721 to schedule your free tax appointment. The United Way office is located at 305 East High Street in Mount Vernon.
On Friday, 1/31/25, Experience Mount Vernon handed out the 2024 Investor Awards. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and Eric Brown talked with the winners. Click HERE to hear the conversations.
Congratulations to: Janis Stone – Walter Rudin Award Paragraphs Bookstore – Small Business of the Year TD Landscape – Mid-Size Business of the Year Park National Bank – Large Business of the Year Mount Vernon Arts Consortium – Non-Profit of the Year Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau – Community Pride Award Emily Morrison – Spirit of Heritage Award
This prestigious Walter Rudin Award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact on the Downtown Mount Vernon community. Janis Stone’s unwavering commitment to enhancing our city’s vibrancy through the performing arts and fostering a spirit of collaboration has made her a cornerstone of our community’s growth and success.
Janis Stone has played a transformative role in shaping our cultural landscape through her remarkable dedication to the arts and tireless efforts to enrich Downtown Mount Vernon. Her unwavering commitment to downtown Mount Vernon and various arts initiatives has made high-quality, accessible arts programming a cornerstone of our community. Janis’ leadership and vision have brought unforgettable performances to Mount Vernon’s heart and fostered a deeper connection to the arts for residents and visitors alike.
Janis Stone’s influence extends beyond her work with MTVarts. She has actively engaged with local businesses, collaborated with fellow arts organizations, and passionately contributed to Experience Mount Vernon events, all while advocating for the vibrancy of our downtown area. Through her leadership, countless individuals have been inspired to explore the arts, and Downtown Mount Vernon has become a cultural hub that draws people together through shared creative experiences.
In addition to the Walter Rudin Award, Experience Mount Vernon awarded six additional business and community awards at its Annual Investor & Awards Breakfast on January 31st: ● Small Business of the Year: Paragraphs Bookstore, for its outstanding service to the community and dedication to fostering connections in Downtown Mount Vernon. ● Mid-Size Business of the Year: TD Landscape, for its exemplary work in enhancing vibrancy in Downtown Mount Vernon. ● Large Business of the Year: Park National Bank, for its long-standing commitment to outstanding leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to fostering local partnerships. ● Non-Profit of the Year: Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, for enriching the cultural fabric of our city through innovative programming and tireless advocacy for the arts. ● Community Pride Award: Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, for unwavering commitment to enhancing the beauty and pride of Mount Vernon and for promoting Mount Vernon as a top destination in Ohio. ● Spirit of Heritage Award: Emily Morrison, for her selfless volunteerism and a deep passion for capturing our community’s spirit through her photography.
Experience Mount Vernon extends heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who made these awards possible: The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel for the Small Business of the Year Award; Dumbaugh Insurance for the Mid-Size Business of the Year Award; Flappers Bar & Grille for the Large Business of the Year Award; Kidwell & Cunningham for the Non-Profit of the Year Award; Griffin Insurance for the Community Pride Award; CES Credit Union for the Spirit of Heritage Award; and Park National Bank for the Walter Rudin Award. Their generosity and dedication to supporting our community’s leaders and businesses help make this recognition possible.
“Each of these award winners exemplifies the best of what Mount Vernon has to offer,” said Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon. “Their collective efforts contribute to the ongoing transformation of our community into a thriving and inspiring place to live, work, and visit.”
Experience Mount Vernon is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the vibrancy of Downtown Mount Vernon through events, programs, and partnerships that celebrate its unique charm and foster community pride.
For more information about Experience Mount Vernon, visit experiencemv.org.
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 1/31/25. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Topics included: A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city. He shares the progress of these projects: – the Splashpad. – the Mansfield Avenue Shared Use Path – the Dan Emmett Community Development Block Grant area. – Fairgrounds Water Line and resurfacing project.
Mayor Starr gives updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project: He says that other mandated upgrades will have a price tag of $45 million. He says they are trying to find various sources of funding to help with the cost.
Mayor Starr says that City Auditor Pay Mayville has resigned effective February 14. The Republican Central Committee will be tasked with finding a replacement once he officially leaves office.
Mayor Starr Mayor Starr gives an update on other city departments. – He gives an update on the city filling potholes and if someone sees a pothole to report it to the street department at 393-9501. – He gives kudos to the plow drivers for going above and beyond their normal duties during snow events. Park and Pavilion reservations are now available online at the city’s website at (currently) mountvernonohio-dot-com – They will also be launching a new website soon and re-doing the city’s business videos on their website.
Mayor Starr talks about the listening tours for the new facilities. – There has been concern about how the facilities will look. – He says the public comment period for the new police department will end February 23. – More listening tour dates are planned in February and March. – He adds that there is an online survey for the public to see if they would like to give input.
Mayor Starr talks about the happenings of Liberty Crossing, the major development on Newark Road. – Result in 230 apartments, 90 townhouses and 43 patio homes and 93 traditional homes. – He says that this project has been in the works for quite a while.
Mayor Starr shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council: – Oppose an ATT tariff revision that shifts the cost of relocating lines to the city. – He says if the revision would have been approved, the city and taxpayers would have had to pay for the re-location. – He says they have 80 volunteers to serve on committees and boards for the city. – They had a second reading for re-zoning at 0 Parrot Street. He says the decision could be precedent setting in the state of Ohio. – The city received permission from the council to apply to the Federal Community Project Funding program to find funding for buildings and other pieces of infrastructure.
Mayor Starr shares an update from the Mount Vernon Police Department – He says they are updating information regarding the public comments for the new facility. – He says the police department is fully staffed. – He says the Police Department’s award ceremony is tomorrow.
Mayor Starr shares an update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department. – He says that they are constantly working on training including completing ice rescue training. – He adds that the entire department is fully staffed. – He also gives award recipients from the Fire Department Award Ceremony.
Mayor Starr shares his immediate goals for February: – He is proud that they did not use an interim budget. They passed the budget which allows decisions to be made now as opposed to waiting for an interim budget to be finalized. – He wants to have the design team picked for planning the new buildings – He says they also will be releasing an employee handbook and handbook for board members for the first time in the city’s history.
Mayor Starr shares his goals for 2025: – He wants to make sure that the auditor’s office runs smoothly – He says they are in the process of property acquisition for the South Sandusky Street Corridor Project. – He says the buildings in Memorial Park are being replaced.
Mayor Starr gives some calendar events for February. – Groundbreaking on Liberty Crossing on February 5. – The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium will give an update on the season February 8. – There will also be a joint meeting of Mount Vernon Council, Knox County Commissioners and regional planning commission meeting to talk about the comprehensive plan.
He also shares the way you can pray for him and the city.
To stay in touch with the City, go to: Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon X – CityMV1805 YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
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