Category: Mount Vernon OH

Behavioral Health Care Partners of Central Ohio Preparing for a New Extension

Click HERE to Hear the Full Conversation!

Dr. Kate St. James talks about her role as President and CEO of Behavioral Health Care Partners of Central Ohio. She has been with the group for 8 years and she helps determine how they move forward with serving the community. She talks about the organization’s mission to improve and save lives of those who are experiencing challenges with mental health or addiction.

Kate talks about the organization wanting to build an 18,000 square foot extension within the next year with a $5.8 million dollar fundraising goal. She adds that they have already raised 80% of the goal. The Ariel Foundation has promised a matching gift up to $100,000. She talks about how someone can donate at bhcpartners.org

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The Morning Thing 12/31/2024: WNZR’s Top 30 Songs of 2024

Today we celebrated New Year’s Eve 2024 with the top 30 songs of the year!

Here is the entire list:
30. Terrian – Honestly, We Just Need Jesus | Official Music Video
29.  MercyMe – Always Only Jesus | Official Lyric Video
28. Tasha Layton – Never | Official Music Video
27. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere | Official Music Video
26. CAIN – Any More | Official Music Video
25. Megan Woods – The Truth | Official Music Video
24. Consumed By Fire – Walk With Jesus | Official Lyric Video
23. Micah Tyler – Praise The Lord | Official Music Video
22. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise | Official Music Video
21. CeCe Winans – That’s My King | Official Music Video
20. Anne Wilson – Strong | Official Lyric Video
19. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word | Official Lyric Video
18. Forrest Frank – Good Day | Official Audio
17. Patrick Mayberry – Lead On Good Shepherd | Official Audio
16. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) | Official Audio
15. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory | Official Music Video
14. Phil Wickham – I Believe | Official Music Video
13. Tasha Layton ft. Chris Brown – Worship Through It | Official Music Video
12. Caleb & John ft. CAIN – Somebody Like Me | Official Lyric Video
11. Crowder – Grave Robber | Official Music Video
10. Katy Nichole ft. Naomi Raine – My God Can | Official Lyric Video
09. Housefires ft. JWLKRS – I Thank God | Official Music Video
08. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter | Official Lyric Video
07. Josh Baldwin & Jenn Johnson – Made For More | Official Music Video
06. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings | Official Lyric Video
05. Jeremy Camp – These Days | Official Music Video
04. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying | Official Music Video
03. TobyMac – Faithfully | Official Music Video
02. Tauren Wells & Davies. – Take It All Back | Official Music Video 
01. Elevation Worship – Praise | Live Performance Video
























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Big Things Are on Tap for Mount Vernon in 2025!

On the Morning Thing today (Friday, December 27), Mayor Matt Starr talks about several things that residents in Mount Vernon can look forward to in the new year.

Click HERE to Hear the Full Conversation.

Mayor Starr starts with infrastructure updates including sidewalks on the south side of town which will make school zones safer, the State Route 13 relocation that is in progress and improvements to the Splash Pad.

One of the biggest items on the city’s agenda surrounds the upcoming Listening Tour to discuss the development of new municipal facilities—including a police station, a city hall annex, and a municipal court building.

Mayor Starr also gives an update on what the City Council, Police and Fire Departments are up to in 2025.

Click HERE to visit the City of Mount Vernon’s website.

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The Morning Thing talks about Positive Mental Health

The Morning Thing talked about Positive Mental Health today, Thursday, December 26th.

The holidays are filled with the happiness and joy surrounding the birth of Jesus.

However, its is always important to remember to pay attention the mental health of yourself, family, friends, and co-workers during this time of the year.

We have provided a printout that you can use for mental health, sleep hygiene, and a list of core emotions associated with mental health awareness.

Click HERE to find some helpful hints from Focus on the Family.

Click HERE for a Emotional Checklist.

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It’s the Final Push for Food For The Hungry!

Food For The Hungry Executive Director Kathy Brechler and Digital Content and Marketing Director Olivia talk about the excitement around the Food For The Hungry Live event!

Click HERE for the full conversation!

Olivia gives a stat that 14,000 folks do not have enough food in the home to feed their family while Kathy talks about her first time in her role with the event.

Olivia talks about the different events that were held beginning in the summer all the way through today including the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving raising $1,600 and over 600 cans of food.

Kathy talks about the Centerburg Wreath Silent auction that closes today at the Park National Bank location at 12pm. The Danville Wreath Silent Auction at Park National branch closes at 2pm.

Olivia adds the Knox County Career Center auction features almost 20 items including over a dozen baskets and ends today at 3pm.

Olivia and Kathy that totals from the Food For The Hungry Live event will not be announced until next Monday, but more importantly, the entire Food For The Hungry campaign does not end until December 31st.

Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry!

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Interchurch Social Service Annual Wreath Auction Returns To Benefit Food For The Hungry

Sheryl O’Neill with the Centerburg Branch of Interchurch Social Services and Cindy Martin, the Danville Branch Manager for Interchurch Social Services talk about the return of the silent wreath auction in their towns!

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.


They say the wreaths can be seen at the Centerburg and Danville Branches of Park National Bank during regular business hours and on Facebook. Bids can be placed at the branch. The auction ends Friday and arrangements for payment and pickup will be addressed at that time.


Donations raised will be used to purchase food through the Mid Ohio Food Collective.

For more information on the Centerburg Wreath Auction, click HERE.

For more information on the Danville Wreath Auction, click HERE.

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Interchurch Social Services Branches talk about Food For The Hungry and their needs

Interchurch Social Service Branches in Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown Are Gearing Up for Food For The Hungry!

Click HERE for all three conversations!

Sheryl O’Neil with the Centerburg Branch, Cindy Martin in Danville, and Katie Frazier in Fredericktown all talk about their time with Interchurch Social Services and the Food For the Hungry. They talk about their needs including what to donate and how they can turn $1 in $4.56 worth of food through the Mid Ohio Collective.

They also explain how monetary donations also benefit people with uncommon needs such as avoiding utility cutoff and eviction.

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The Salvation Army is serving the community with the help of Food For The Hungry

Captain Christine Moretz and Cadet Jalicia Smalley from the Mount Vernon Salvation Army discuss the tough economic times and their reliance on the community and Food For The Hungry for support.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Christine notes that the economy is bringing more families in need, especially during the holidays. Jalicia reports serving 900 households, totaling over 3,100 people, with 199 new households included. Nearly $20,000 went to utility and rental aid. In 2024, 846 households, about 3,000 people, received over $20,000 in utility and rental assistance with a few weeks remaining. Christine notes that community donations, especially during Food For The Hungry, help them make things happen. Over 700 kids applied for Christmas Assistance this year. She adds how you can donate or volunteer to make a difference.

You can make a donation HERE

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