Category: Mount Vernon OH

Mount Vernon Community Gardens Grow More Than Produce

On Monday, the Morning Thing talked with Catie Hayes with the Knox County Local Food Council about the Mount Vernon Community Gardens.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
She explained how to start the process of getting a community garden.
Catie says there are several gardens around Knox County associated with the community garden project. She explains where they are located.
She also has quick tips for those using a community garden vs a private garden.
Catie says that taking part in a community garden can lead to great relationships.
Click HERE to find out more about the Mount Vernon Community Gardens

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Kenyon BFEC Is Celebrating Earth Day Saturday

The Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) at Kenyon College holding is “Keep It Wild Earth Day Festival” Saturday.

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Eric from the Morning Thing talked to Jada Swearingen about the fun day featuring mammals from the Ohio Nature Center, bugs from OSU’s United Titanium Bug Zoo, and birds of prey from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary.

The event runs from 12pm to 4pm Saturday, April 19th.

Click HERE to find out more about the event.

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The Morning Things Shares Easter Conversation Starters

Most people dread family dinners, but it doesn’t have to be a minefield that you have to navigate to enjoy a meal.

On Tuesday, Eric and Xander shared some things to start POSITIVE conversations where the entire family can take part.

Examples include:

• What is your favorite part of Easter?
• What is one unusual tradition or ritual you’d like to make part of your Easter celebration?
• How do you stay focused on the Resurrection throughout the year?

Click HERE for more conversation starters at Easter Dinner.

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The Morning Thing Celebrates Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem riding a donkey. Crowds gathered to honor him and laid down palm branches and cloaks as a gesture of honor.

On Monday’s Morning Thing, Marcy and Xander talked about Palm Sunday including the history, bible verses, and hymns focusing on Palm Sunday.

Click HERE for more history regarding Palm Sunday.

Click HERE for worship songs for Palm Sunday

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WNZR talks with Lindsey Lamp, Executive Director of New Directions

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. New Directions wants to bring attention to this important issue.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with New Directions Executive Director, Lindsey Lamp about their recent Teal Walk and Kick-off of this special month. She shares the importance of this issue and how it is impacting our community. Lindsey talks about the signs of sexual assault and what to do if you are a victim or you suspect someone is in trouble.
She also shares the details about several special events planned for this month and the programs that New Directions offers year-round.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
If you need help, please call the 24/7 New Directions Crisis Hotline at 740-397-HELP (4357).
Find more information at http://www.newdirectionsknox.org

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WNZR shines the spotlight on Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center

Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center is hosting the ministry’s annual Fundraising Banquet tonight! WNZR’s Eric Brown had the chance to chat with several staff members: Jess Kirby, Director of Development, Heather Lanzer, Nurse Manager, and Abby Ernst, Client Services Director. Listen in and find out more about this amazing ministry.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Click HERE to connect with Starting Point.

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Starting Point is Gearing Up for Their Annual Fundraiser

In preparation for the Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Annual Fundraising Banquet this Thursday, the Morning Thing’s Eric Brown spoke to Jenn Furay, Executive Director, to learn more about the agency.

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Starting Point’s Director of Development Jess Kirby will join Eric on Tuesday.

Starting Point’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Thursday starting at 5:30 pm in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena.
Click HERE more information.

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WNZR Presents the April 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

Filling in for Dr. Castleman, we welcome Rob Stanley and he shares about his new role as a vice-president of Enrollment Management and working with the IES program.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation!

Ron shares more about the IES – International Executive Studies – and how MVNU is able to attract students from overseas.
Rob shares his excitement for enrollment and how his admissions and enrollment team are addressing the challenges of higher education.
Rob talks about the special time around spring commencement, and the importance of celebrating Easter.
Rob shares his message to faculty, staff and students at MVNU.
Rob shares his message to the community and how we can pray for him and his team.

Click HERE to stay up to date with MVNU

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MVNU’s Dr. Bob Tocheff gives Praise during Lifeline 2025!

On the Morning Thing Thursday, retired and now MVNU adjunct Music Professor Dr. Bob Tocheff gives testimony about having a heart attack while snow blowing January 16th.

Click HERE for the full conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Dr. Bob and WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talk about the support from the MVNU,  Knox County community and beyond for Bob.

Dr. Bob talks about how he feels, which is GREAT! Ethan says that Dr. Bob took little time off to recover.

Dr. Bob gives special thanks to his wife, Diana.

Dr. Bob talks about how this year’s Lifeline theme, Made For These Days means to him.

He also gives a number of music department events.

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