The Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) at Kenyon College holding is “Keep It Wild Earth Day Festival” Saturday.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
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.
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.
WNZR’s Judah Keith had a chance to talk with Pastor Derick Logan of Victory Seventh Day Adventist church about their annual Health & Wellness Expo.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
The Expo is happening this Sunday, 4/13 from 11am – 6pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the AG Center, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Pastor Derick shares details about the screenings and activities, plus the heart behind his church hosting this FREE event.
Screenings include: blood pressure checks, cholesterol levels, blood sugar testing, BMI measurements, and much more!
Activities include: wellness workshops, fitness demonstrations, healthy food samples, and giveaways.
For more information go to http://www.delawareexpo.com
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
For Friday Favorites, the Morning Thing Hosts shared their favorite things that happened this week, including Lifeline 2025 meeting and surpassing our $75,000 goal!
Click HERE to hear Marcy, Shawn, Xander and Eric’s faves!
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.
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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
Jan Schild with the OSU Alumni Club of Knox County talks about their organization and history.
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Jan talks about the OSU Men’s Glee Club and the Chorale, who will be performing on Sunday at the Gay Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon.
Jan talks about the special events that the OSU Glee club during their 150th anniversary, the venue and how they cover costs.
You can find out more on their Facebook Page: OSU Alumni Club of Knox County.
Click HERE to watch a video of the Glee Club in Action.
WNZR celebrates our fantastic listeners, gracious donors, and fantastic staff by letting them give testimonies, praises and love to WNZR during our annual fundraiser, Lifeline 2025!
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For our Friday Favorites, each of the Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite Christian song and the impact on their lives.
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Shawn- Graves into Gardens-Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake
Official Video: https://youtu.be/WJTl2vnF3SE?si=dPvmX4W-7U5IN38V
Xander – Take It All Back – Tauren Wells, Davies, and We The Kingdom
Official Video: https://youtu.be/b0JEJjloUas?si=SP5QDKNCaPGAx4Ch
Marcy – Never Walk Alone – Hope Darst
Official Video: https://youtu.be/UlBKx8hlFp4?si=tQsBfZnphqo1IKp4
Eric dug deep into the WNZR Vault for Michael W. Smith’s original version of Friends from 1984. Its hard to find so Eric introduces the song on the Soundcloud list below.
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Tuesday, March 25th.
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Mayor Starr gave a preview of his state of the City Address on Wednesday (3/26).
Mayor Starr talks about the listening tours for the new facilities and he overall reaction from the public, the happenings of Liberty Crossing, the major development on Newark Road, and other projects .
Mayor Starr also shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council, the City’s Safety Forces, gives his goals for April and some important events coming up in the next month.
To stay in touch with the City, go to:
Rise and Shine 