We wrapped up the month of May today. The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things that happened in the month of May!
Get ready for a busy summer!
Click HERE to hear the faves of Xander, Marcy and Eric!
Goodbye May! Hello June!
Get Ready! Get Set! Have Fun This Summer!
On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric shared a 2025 guide to fairs and festivals in Knox County and surrounding counties. This is a great guide for some Summer Fun from Knox Pages.
Some of the events that Eric mentioned include:
- June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon.
- Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days
- Knox County Fair
- Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival
WNZR will also be a number of summer events, and we are also looking for community partners to help cover these events.
Click HERE to find out how to become a partner of On The Road with Big Blue this summer.
Click HERE to see all the events listed by Knox Pages.
What is on Your June Bucket List?
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Eric shared some fun activities that you should have on your bucket list for the month of June (which starts this Sunday).
Some of the items include:
- Go on a walking tour of your town or a nearby community.
- Try a new flavor of ice cream
- Have an outdoor movie night
- Go on a fishing trip.
Click HERE to see the June Bucket List from Ordinary and Happy.com
What Scares You? Today is Nothing to Fear Day!
The awareness focusing on “Nothing to Fear Day” has roots in 1933 when Franklin D. Roosevelt first used the phrase, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” It would help Americans through the fear of uncertainty to make it through the Great Depression and then World War II.
Marcy and Xander first talked about risks which can lead to fear as they and nine other WNZR staff members head to a Christian Music Broadcasters Conference called Momentum in Florida.
Then Eric spoke about the origins of Nothing to Fear Day, ways to face fears and bible verses to help you fight them with the armor of God.
Click HERE for an article to help you face your fears.
Click HERE for over 30 hopeful bible verses about fear from Country Living.
Kevin Henthorn tells us about Memorial Day in Mount Vernon!
We spoke with Kevin Henthorn, the Executive Director for the Knox County Veterans Service Office, and he shares all about the Memorial Day festivities happening downtown!
He talks about the true meaning of memorial day that can sometimes be forgotten. He also highlights the parade and the special service afterwards! There is a lot going on in Mount Vernon starting with the parade this morning! Come on down to downtown Mount Vernon to celebrate!
Kristina Hagemann and Katie Ellis talk about Power of the Purse!
We got to speak with Kristina Hagemann and Katie Ellis from the United Way of Knox County about their amazing event! These ladies give us the rundown on the United Way and this great event!
Kristina and Katie share all the details about the night, how to get tickets, and what to do once you get in the door! They also mention how this event can help the women and the community of Knox County.
Click HERE to learn more about the event!
The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 05/16/25 – Honoring your neighbor!
We wrapped up on Friday with our Friday Favorites! It is National Do Something Good for your Neighbor Day, so The Morning Thing hosts shared their ideas on how to serve your neighbor! We encourage you to help someone out today!
Click HERE to hear them all!
An update on the Salvation Army’s Light The Day Campaign!
We spoke to Captain Christine Moretz and Campaign Cabinet Chair, Austin Swallow, from the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon as they shared an update on their fantastic Light The Day Campaign!
They talk about everything regarding the new “Learning Lighthouse on Salvation Square”! Fundraising, construction, as well as how they got started!
The new building is set to open early next year and they chat about everything that they will have on site there!
If you want to hear the full conversation, click HERE!
To stay updated on what they are doing, click HERE!
Mark Schultz is coming to MVNU!
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.
Click HERE to learn more and buy tickets!
If you want to hear the full conversation click HERE!
WNZR presents the May 2025 MVNU Presidential Update
MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.
Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about the spring semester at MVNU and plans for the Summer of 2025.
We covered many topics including:
- Travel plans for the Summer
- Recent changes to the MVNU Cabinet
- The arrival of MVNU’s new Executive Vice President, Dr. Colleen Derr
- Academic restructuring
- MVNU kicking off a face-to-face MBA program in August
- Updates on Traditional Enrollment
- Campus plans for the Summer including the renovations to the Chapel
- Highlights of MVNU’s 2025 Commencement Weekend
Dr. Castleman also shares special messages for the MVNU Class of 2025, students, staff, and faculty.
He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the month of May.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.
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