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.
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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:
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!
Today, we introduce you to Brooklyn Speck. She is a freshman Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Norton, Ohio.
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Brooklyn is discovering new things to do and MVNU this year.
She likes to go on hikes with her friends, watch TV and write books on the weekend. She likes to write mystery and romance.
Brooklyn talks about how God has been working in her life. His favorite verse is Psalms 38:18
You can hear Brooklyn Speck on WNZR on Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm.
WNZR is gearing for Lifeline which runs from Wednesday, March 26th through Monday, March 31st.
This year’s Theme is Made For These Days by Jeremy Camp.
Marcy Rinehart who is hosting her 29th annual Lifeline shares her 5 Favorite Lifeline Themes over the years for Friday Favorites on The Morning Thing Friday.
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1. Proof of Your Love – for King & Country – Lifeline 2013
2. Build Your Kingdom Here – Rend Collective – Lifeline 2016
3. Echo – Elevation Worship – Lifeline 2020
4. Keep Me in the Moment – Jeremy Camp – 2021
5. God Is In This Story – Katy Nicole and Big Daddy Weave – Lifeline 2023
Click HERE for more information and to donate to Lifeline 2025!
Katie Ellis, Executive Director of the United Way of Knox County says the 2024 campaign which raises money for 2025 has raised $926, 423 which is a little short of their $1 million goal.
On the Morning Thing Friday, Eric spoke with Katie about their current campaign.
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Katie says they will work with 20 different agencies around Knox County. They will receive about $635,000 of support. Last year the United Way about 25% of the population of the county.
Katie explains how the fundraising works for the United Way. Their current campaign ends in just a few days. Then they start raising money for 2026.
Katie adds that they have a new staff member and they recently welcomed new Program Coordinator Kristina Hagemann.
Time is running out to donate to this year’s campaign. The organization encourages the community to help reach the goal and continue supporting vital goals in the coming year.
Click HERE for more information or to donate to the United Way of Knox County!
Brittany Coon with the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities talks about the history of the month including when President Ronald Reagan designated the month in 1987.
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She talks about the major events including the Developmental Disabilities Month Luncheon and a coloring contest within the county including over 800 participants.
She tells us about two folks who were the Individual Spotlight Award winners: Cheyenne Proper and Sabrina Wilson.,
Brittany continues to talk about award winners: Community Partner Winner the YMCA of Mount Vernon and Employer of the Year, The Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast.
Brittany talks about the three Local Hero Award winners at the Developmental Disabilities Month Luncheon: Retied Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer, Tina Davis, and Brandy Swingell of Creative Foundations.
Click HERE to find out more about the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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