Category: News

March 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Thursday, 3/31/22.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • Updates on current construction projects
  • Update on potholes in the city. You can call 740-393-9501 to report potholes.
  • Personnel changes
  • Details on the $62 million dollar project called The Retreat at Mount Vernon
  • Updates from City Council
  • Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
  • Updates on the opening of the parks and Hiawatha Water Park and Pool
  • Goals for the Mayoral Office in April
  • Events on the City’s Calendar

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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WNZR presents the March 2022 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his monthly Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared his thoughts on the second half of spring semester and how he found time to rest over spring break. He shared his biggest goals for the month of March and the latest COVID update from campus. Dr. Spaulding’s top priority is to have a joyous graduation. MVNU will celebrate on Saturday, 4/30 with two separate traditional graduations in the morning and one non-traditional GPS graduation in the afternoon.

Dr. Spaulding also shared an update on the construction project at MVNU’s Soccer/Lacrosse stadium.
The MVNU Board of Trustees will meet in March. Dr. Spaulding shared an overview of their meeting agenda.

Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages and prayer requests for MVNU students, faculty, and staff for this month.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU.

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February 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, 2/25.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Topics included:
-Updates on City maintenance projects, construction, and improvements
-How residents can respond when they encounter potholes this winter
-Weather damage to the river banks
-Updates from City Council
-Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
-Goals for the Mayoral Office in March
-Events on the City’s Calendar

To stay in touch with the City, go to:
Website – www.mountvernonohio.org
Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
Twitter – CityMV1805

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The Morning Thing introduces you to the local Repair Cafe

There are so many exciting things happening in Knox County! Have you heard about our local Repair Cafe?
Mark Tillack shared information with us on the local Repair Café events.

Click HERE to hear the story behind this movement and how you can get involved.
Four times a year, volunteers come together in Mount Vernon to repair broken items for free.
For more information on the Repair Café, visit www.facebook.com/KnoxRepairCafe/

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WNZR presents the February 2022 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his monthly Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the update.

Dr. Spaulding shared his thoughts on the first month of the semester and how MVNU succeeded through January. He shared his biggest goals for the month of February and the latest COVID update from campus.

Dr. Spaulding talked about special projects that are going on now, including the construction at the soccer/lacrosse stadium.

Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for MVNU students, faculty, and staff for this month. He also shared some advice for the upcoming MVNU spring break.

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It’s a Good News Tuesday!

This morning we kicked off the show by sharing good news stories. A huge thank you to Good News Network for these great articles. Here are the stories we shared this morning.

  • Mystery ‘Garbage Man’ in Wisconsin Neighborhood is Revealed to Be a 75-Year-old Man

Click HERE for the rest of this story

  • High School Athletes Shovel Snow For Their Neighbors as Special Weightlifting Assignment for Football Team

Click HERE for the rest of this story

  • Teen Has Performed a Random Act of Kindness Every Day Since the Start of the Pandemic

Click HERE for the rest of the story

  • Almost $13 Million Raised For Animal Shelters to Honor the Late Celebrity With the #BettyWhiteChallenge

Click HERE for the rest of the story

  • Determined ‘Lassie’ Dog Leads New Hampshire Police Back to Scene of Owner’s Car Crash Down a Hill

Click HERE for the rest of the story

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WNZR presents the January 2022 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his monthly Presidential Update.
Dr. Spaulding shared his goals for MVNU for the new year. He also shared the latest Covid update from campus.
He talked about special projects that are going on now, including the construction at the soccer/lacrosse stadium.
Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for students, faculty and staff for Spring Semester 2022.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU.

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WNZR talks with Tauren Wells about WinterJam 2022

WNZR talked with Tauren Wells for WinterJam week on The Morning Thing.

Tauren shared updates on his life and how excited he is to be part of his first WinterJam.

He also shares how God is using Christian music and Christian radio to impact people’s lives.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE for all the information on WinterJam 2022.

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The Food For The Hungry Crew shares thoughts about the 40th Anniversary Drive

Food For The Hungry celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Friday, 12/10/21. WNZR talked with crew members, board members, and volunteers. They shared their thoughts about this memorable experience and the legacy of giving in Knox County.

Click HERE to hear from our great team!

Click HERE to see some exciting totals from this year’s drive, plus a highlight video of this special day.

You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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Audrey Spearman talks about 2021 Food For The Hungry and Festival of Trees!

WNZR talked with Audrey Spearman about 2021 Food For The Hungry and the Festival of Trees event. Audrey tells us why it was important for her and her team to host Festival of Trees and make it a collection point for Food For The Hungry. She also shares how Food For The Hungry’s slogan impacts her and her team. Click HERE to hear Audrey Spearman’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart. You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares #WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

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