Category: News

WNZR presents the September MVNU Presidential Update

The Morning Thing brings you the MVNU Presidential Update on the first Friday of each month. We talk with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding about what is happening on campus.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

This month, Dr. Spaulding shares about these topics:

  • His thoughts on entering the first month of Fall Semester.
  • His favorite memory from the Summer of 2022
  • MVNU’s enrollment for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
  • His highest priorities for this first month of the school year
  • Top goals for MVNU for the fall semester
  • Recent changes with 2 groups on campus: the Senior Leadership Team and the CLT (Campus Leadership Team). He shares a highlight of these changes and told us how they will impact the campus.
  • Update on the Strategic Investment Initiatives that MVNU has been working on all summer
  • MVNU’s calendar for September
  • Special messages for our freshmen and transfer students, upperclassmen, faculty and staff.
  • How we can pray for MVNU throughout the month of September
  • How we can pray for him and his family this month.

To stay up to date on MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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MVNU is headed to September First Friday

MVNU is a proud sponsor of the September First Friday event. The theme this month is “Back to School” Night! You can find MVNU’s tables and activities in the Community Corner section.
The community corner will be located on West Gambier Street near South Main Plaza. Stop by and have fun at each table!

We talked with representatives from the MVNU Departments that will be participating at First Friday. Click HERE to hear the conversations.

They each shared details about their program, the role they have at MVNU, and their goals for the 2022-2023 academic year. They also gave us highlights of the fun activities coming to September First Friday.
You can learn more about the academic programs at MVNU at – https://www.mvnu.edu/academicprograms

Thanks to these faculty members for talking with WNZR:

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh, Associate Dean for the Jetter School of Professional Studies and the Education Department Chair for GPS

Dr. Florence Lim-Hardjono, Assistant Professor and Program Director, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Dr. Carrie Beal, Professor of Biology and Chair of Biology and Physical Sciences

Warren Neal, Adjunct School of Nursing & Health Science

Dr. Rachel Young, Chair of Social Work, GPS Coordination, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Field Education Director

Dr. Jose Oommen, Chair of the Engineering Program

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August 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 8/26/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • An update on current construction and maintenance projects
    • the progress of the projects in the Sunset Street area, Columbus Road/South Main Street intersection
    • update on the paving in the Clinton Road/Fearn Avenue/Pearl Avenue/Grange Avenue area
  • Information about the BIG projects coming from Columbia Gas and AEP for the West side of the City. The plan is to replace pipelines and install new transmission lines.
  • News that the City Engineering Department has secured a federal grant for over $262,000 for design work on the South Sandusky Street Corridor.
  • Update on the project of removing and relocating the lime sludge from the city water treatment plant. Mayor Starr shares an update on the current status of the project and the EPA’s investigation. The City is working on a compliance plan.
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
    • Ariel Foundation grant of $7,700 for the design of a first responders memorial at CA & C Depot
    • PAK United received a donation from Working Class Roofing and Mr. Tax of Mount Vernon
    • Council is discussing the idea of contracting a pool management company for 2023
    • Requests for proposals are coming soon for the roofs at the CA & C Visitors Center and the B & O Railroad Station
    • Street Resurfacing projects in the North End
    • Historical Review Commission Update
    • Ohio Civil Service Employees Union Contract 
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Police Department.
    • They did assist the Knox County Sheriff’s Office with the recent shootings.
    • June statistics show 1,436 calls for service.
  • Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department including updates on recent training.
    • The Fire Department beat the Police Department in the PAK United Softball Game last week, 11-9.
    • The Umpire Glenn Clark was presented with a Community Service Event for his countless hours in volunteering.
    • The Fire Department received a FEMA (Assistance to Firefighters) grant for $188,000 to purchase new hoses, nozzles and a vehicle exhaust removal system.  
  • Mayor Starr shares a list of events planned for the City in September.
    • Public meetings on the Mansfield Avenue shared youth path, to provide safe paths to school
    • September First Friday
    • Battle of the Badges Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
    • McCartney Experience at the Woodward Opera House
    • Clint Black Concert at the Knox Memorial
    • Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is planned for September 21st with a focus on how we are dealing with trauma and the stories of hope that come from crisis.
    • Goal setting for the 2023 City Budget
    • Start of Phase 2 of the City’s Strategic Planning
  • Mayor Starr shares the immediate goals for September
    • finish the work on the City’s Parking Garage
    • work on plans for the new Courthouse, City Law Office and the Police Department
    • start nailing down the next paving schedule for the city

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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Melissa Nowicki talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Melissa Nowicki serves on the Entertainment Committee for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. She talked with WNZR about this year’s Cheerleading Competition.

She shares the details of this year’s event.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Jacob Francis talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Jacob Francis serves on the Operations Committee for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s Car Cruise-In.

He shares the details of this year’s event, including the NEW Kid’s Choice Award!

He also shares information about this year’s t-shirts and a special poker run happening to support the festival.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Joe Bell talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Joe Bell serves as the Co-Director of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s festival.

He talks about how this festival has something for everyone and lets people be creative.
He shares details of this year’s Festival Wood Challenge and explains the theme of creating toys and unique items for children.
The Wood Challenge items will be on display in the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel Ballroom throughout the festival. They will be auctioned off on Saturday, 8/13 at 6pm in front of City Hall.

Joe also talks about another NEW creative challenge for local artists involving 8-foot carousel horses!

Another NEW event at this year’s festival is the Bistro. Play It Blue Jazz will perform Friday night from 10pm – 11pm for a perfect and relaxing way to end the evening.

Joe Bell shares his excitement about seeing imagination and creativity coming to life at the festival. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see the Wood Challenge pieces that are up for bid. You can place your bid now!

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Joe Rinehart talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Joe Rinehart serves as the Chairman of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s festival.
He talks about what makes this event so special – it is a celebration of arts and music in our community.
He thanks sponsors and partners and shares an overview of this year’s schedule.
Joe shares how people can support the festival and the need for volunteers, especially on setup this Thursday, 8/11.
Joe explains how you can “Choose YOUR Experience” at the festival.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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July 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 7/29/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • tax abatement for the old Mount Vernon Middle School  
  • update on the collapse of lights on Coshocton Avenue
  • Updates on current construction projects including the projects that will be worked on in August
  • Updates from City Council include:
    • Ohio Eastern Star Home Planned Development Site Plan approval
    • Grants from the Ariel Foundation to hire a consultant for Phase 2 of the City’s Strategic Plan
    • Update on tree planting regulations in the neighborhood development plan
    • Concerns from residents about the location of the new courthouse
  • Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
  • Mount Vernon’s calendar highlights for August
  • Goals for the Mayoral Office in August

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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WNZR visits with Winners at the 2022 Artistic Arrangement Flower Show

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to visit with several Best of Show Award winners at the 2022 Knox County Fair Artistic Arrangement Flower Show.

Click HERE to hear their conversations.

You can see these beautiful arrangements in the Flower Building through the end of the fair.
We congratulate all winners.
Stop by and enjoy the designs for this year’s theme “Construction”.

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WNZR purchases a steer at the Knox County Junior Fair Sale

WNZR teamed up with Kokosing Inc., Mount Vernon Nazarene University Admissions and A+ Autobrokers to purchase a steer at the Knox County Fair. 

We purchased the steer from Ava Snively of Danville. The purchase price was $2,000!
Ava will be a Sophomore at Danville High School. She is a member of the Chapel View Barn Buddies 4-H Club and the Danville FFA.
The steer weighs 1,162 pounds. The steer is a full-blooded Black Angus. It was grain fed on feed purchased from Danville Feed and Supply. No growth hormones or other artificial growth substances were used.
Ava is part of a family that celebrates 5 generations in farming!
Click HERE to listen to the wonderful conversations with Ava and her family.

We will give away the beef on Saturday, 7/30/22 at 10am.
Big Blue will not be at the Fair on Saturday. The giveaway will be held in the WNZR studios on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
You MUST LISTEN to win! We start drawing names at 10am on Saturday, 7/30/22.  If your name is drawn, you will have 9 minutes and 9 seconds to call 740-392-9090 to claim your prize OR come to the WNZR Studios on the second floor of Founders Hall on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. 

Smithhisler Meats will provide the processing. Cosby Heating and Cooling gives a $100 gift card to Kroger to each winner too!

For more details about this contest, go to www.wnzr.fm

Complete rules for One The Road with Big Blue can be found here – https://www.wnzr.fm/contest-rules

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