Category: News

September First Friday is tonight (9/1) in downtown Mount Vernon!

WNZR is excited to be part of September First Friday tonight! Our Big Blue Crew will be on-site sharing updates and giving away WNZR goodies.
Please stop by our location, near the MVNU Dog Fountain, and register for our special “Clean Up, Drink Up, and Frame Up” prize basket featuring:
· An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy McDougale gives you 4 hours of house cleaning (Valued at $120)
· One $15.00 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop
· An 8 X 10 color portrait from Seavolt’s Studio Photography (Valued at $150)

Plus, WNZR goodies including an “On the Road with Big Blue” t-shirt, NIV Bible, coasters, cups, micro-fiber cloths, hand fans, Frisbees, guitar flyswatter, magnets, chip clips, and more!
The prize package is valued at over $300!

Experience Mount Vernon Board Member, Lisa Lloyd, shared highlights of the event with The Morning Thing. She talked about the “Back to School” Theme, food choices, and parking options. She also shared special thanks to the sponsors for September.
Click HERE for all the details about September First Friday.
Click HERE to stay connected and up to date on Experience Mount Vernon and all the upcoming acitivies in downtown Mount Vernon.

0

August 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with City Engineer, Brian Ball

Mount Vernon City Engineer Brian Ball shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 8/25/23.

You can hear the full conversation at the link below.

Topics included:

  • Updates on current construction and maintenance projects. He shares the progress of these projects:
    – Grange Avenue Sanitary Sewer replacement project
    – Stump and Northview Area project
    – Buckeye Addition project
    – Center Street project
  • Updates on tree trimming in the city
  • Updates on street sweeping in the city
  • City paving projects that will happen before winter.
    – Drainage improvements in the Industrial Park, Progress Drive
    – Dixie Drive
    – Plaza Drive, north of Coshocton Ave.
  • Update on the stoplight project on Mansfield Avenue near Dan Emmett Elementary School
  • Update on the Route 13 re-routing plan through downtown
    – The City has applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
    – They have received 2.5 million dollars of congestion mitigation funds from the Federal Stimulus package. 
    – The goal is to have 20% of this project funded locally and the rest will come from a combination of federal and state funding.
  • He shared the savings projections for drivers.
  • A public involvement meeting is coming soon so that residents can ask questions and share opinions.
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Police Department.
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
  • Events planned for the city for the rest of August and into September.
  • The immediate goal for September includes the budgeting process for the City.

To stay in touch with the city, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
0

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life shares excitement for Move-In Day

WNZR joins Mount Vernon Nazarene University to welcome new students today to campus.

It is NEW Student Move-In Day!

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life talked with Allison Prouty about this exciting day. She shared an overview of this year’s schedule including what she is most looking forward to as students return to campus.

Tiffany also shared goals that she has for the 23-24 school year and exciting new things that are happening for the student body.

Tiffany shares a special message for students and their families. She also shares how we can pray for her and her team as the school year begins.

Enjoy the conversation!

0

Praisestock 2023 is this Sunday!

WNZR is honored to be part of Praisestock 2023.
Praisestock is an annual outdoor live Christian worship event highlighting outreach in the community.
Location: Ariel-Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center
Date: Sunday, August 20, 2023
Time: 10am – 6:15pm

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Directors Dave Ewart and Ben Staats about this wonderful event. They share the schedule, the importance of having local praise bands this year and whey this event is so important to the community.

2023 Lineup
10:00am: Welcome and Community Worship Service (led by Salvation Army Worship Team)
12:00 noon: Salvation Army Worship Team
12:45pm: Dave and Jen
1:30pm: Faith Outpost Worship Team
2:30pm: Chestnut Ridge
3:30pm: First Church of the Nazarene Worship Team
4:30pm: Covenant Christian Church Worship Team
5:30pm: Trinity Assembly of God Worship Team

Between performances, various Christian-based organizations in the community will be featured in an interview format.

Times are tentative and subject to change. Event will proceed rain or shine.

Food vendors will be at Praisestock.

  • On the Rise BBQ –  pulled pork, BBQ beef sandwiches and  signature dishes
  • Sweets n Treats – slushies, snow cones, frozen bananas, frozen strawberries with chocolate, popcorn, drinks, etc.

Exhibitors will be there representing about 25 faith-based organizations throughout Knox County and Central Ohio to discuss their mission and successes. They will answer questions you might have. Many will have special treats or activities for the kids too! (Yes, kids are welcome!)

Here’s a tentative list of exhibitors planning to attend next Sunday:

– Food for the Hungry

– Risen Thrift

– Springs of Love

– Mental Health & Recovery

– Protect Women Ohio

– Center for Christian Virtue

– Hospice of North Central Ohio

– The Least of These Ministry

– KNCM (Knox Network of Christian Ministries)

– WNZR

– Starting Point

– The Lazarus Life Ministry

– Interchurch Social Services

– Hope Now Furniture Bank

– Touch Point

– The Escape Zone

– Place 4 Grace

– Revive Ohio

– Operation Christmas Child

– Joy of Living Camp

– Habitat for Humanity

– Gospel Supply

– Gideons International

– FootPrints for Jesus

– Life Wise Academy

– MMS Aviation

– Salvation Army

Find out more at praisestock.org

0

The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival kicks off today!

Downtown Mount Vernon is the place to be this weekend!
Bring your family to the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival and make some memories.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with Festival Director, Trina Trainor about this year’s schedule and all the wonderful events happening at this year’s festival.
He also talked with Festival Board Member, Jacob Francis about Sunday’s car and motorcycle cruise-in and other exciting events happening on Sunday.

Click HERE to hear those conversations and to get a wonderful overview of this year’s festival.

For more details and the full schedule for the 2023 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, go to www.mvmaf.org

0

August MVNU Update with Dr. James Smith

The Morning Thing hosted the monthly MVNU Update on Friday, 8/4/23.

Dr. James Smith, MVNU’s Vice President of University Relations, shared details about the MVNU 2027 strategic plan. He discusses the timeline for the plan, and the 8 strategies within the plan. He shares the 13 initiatives in the plan, and how MVNU is currently adopting the initiatives.

He also gives an update on the MVNU presidential search. Dr. Smith also shares what he is most looking forward to in the fall semester.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

Stay up to date with MVNU at mvnu.edu.

0

July 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 7/28/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction projects for the city
  • Update and timeline for the installation of traffic signals on Mansfield Ave.
  • Recent groundbreaking ceremony for the Retreat at Mount Vernon on Upper Gilchrist Road.
  • Recent discussions with West End residents about the homeless camp off Harcourt Road and Ohio 229.
  • State Grants given to MTVarts and the Woodward Opera House
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council including the adoption of NCA – New Community Authority
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
  • Upcoming events in August for Mount Vernon
  • Goals for the month of August
  • Mayor Starr tells us how we can pray for his team as they head into the month of August.
  • Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new Linked In page, City of Mount Vernon, Ohio. You can find routine updates, job postings, and more.
    Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio `
0

Congratulations to the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Ambassadors

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart announces the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Ambassadors. These students are chosen to represent their specific animal breed throughout the year.
Ambassadors are chosen to be an example of positive leadership during 4-H events and in the community.
All Ambassadors assist at the Knox County Junior Fair in their respective shows, at the Sale of Champions and with the Buyers Luncheon>
Ambassadors also represent 4-H at parades throughout the community.
Congratulations to the 2023 Ambassadors.

Click HERE as Joe shares the list of this year’s Ambassadors.

You can see this year’s Ambassador Aisle in the 4H Booth building.

0

Congratulations to the 2023 Little Mister Knox County Royalty

Congratulations to the 2023 Little Mr. Knox County – Owen Warner of Gambier!
1st Runner Up – Harrison Doup of Danville
2nd Runner Up – Bill Brown Schreiber of Gambier

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the boys. They talked about their special outfits (including some fancy ties), the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!

0

Congratulations to the 2023 Little Miss Knox County Royalty

Congratulations to the 2023 Little Miss Knox County – Cora Ruckman of Mount Vernon!
1st Runner Up – Izabelle Titus of Fredericktown
2nd Runner Up – Bridgette Koontz of Gambier
3rd Runner Up – Brystal Sharp of Fredericktown.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the girls. They talked about their beautiful dresses, the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!

0

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑