Category: News

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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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Everything you need to know about the Utica Ice Cream Festival!

We got to chat with sisters Luconda and Joanne Dager, the President and Vice President of Velvet Ice Cream, as well as Whitney Priest, the Utica Ice Cream Festival Director! The amazing ladies share with us about everything the festival has to offer! They also give us some insight on what it is like to create new ice cream flavors and products.

They will be giving out over 4,000 ice cream products at the festival this weekend! It’s a great way to spend memorial day!

Here are the topics highlighted:

  • The history of Velvet Ice Cream, the Utica Ice Cream Festival and the Dager family legacy
  • A look into the operation of the Ye Old Mill
  • How long it takes to create a new ice cream product
  • Some statistics on how much ice cream they need to make and give out at the festival
  • ALL the details of the festival including
    • Where?
    • When?
    • Parking
    • Event schedule
    • Ice cream eating contest!

And just for fun we get to hear some of the ladies favorites!

For more information on the festival click HERE!

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MVNU Track and Field Tribute Week – Evan Hodkinson

We had a chance to talk with Evan Hodkinson, from the MVNU Men’s Track and Field Team!

Evan shares with us about everything nationals! Evan is running 3 different events! So we will talk about his past experiences at the national championships, as well as what his goals are this year! We also get to chat about what motivates him and what is next for him, now that he is graduated.

Evan and the rest of his team are headed to Marion, Indiana this week to compete and we wish them the best of luck!

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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!

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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!

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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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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Mia Reid

It’s Senior Week at WNZR and we are talking to students graduating this year.

Mia Reed is from Illinois and chose MVNU after visiting a few other colleges and loved the atmosphere on campus and in Mount Vernon. Her mom also went to MVNU.

Click HERE for the full conversation.

Mia explains how she got involved with WNZR and her position with the station which is social media manager. She talks about the things she has learned as part of the WNZR staff including how to rely on people.

Mia shares big news including accepting a new job at another university and a prayer request for her moving and starting her new job.

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