WNZR talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the November 2021 Presidential Update.
Topics included:
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Stay up to date with MVNU at – https://www.mvnu.edu/news
Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr talked with WNZR about the City of Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the Mayor’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
This October Spotlight covered many topics:
Stay up to date on what is happening in Mount Vernon:
Website: www.mountvernonohio.org
Facebook: thecityofmountvernon
Twitter: citymv1805
Knox Pages brings two Talk the Vote events to Knox County.
Cheryl Splain from Knox Pages talked with WNZR about their “Talk the Vote” events coming this week. These events give citizens a chance to tell the candidates about the issues and topics that are important to them. These events also help to create a Citizens Agenda that will be shared with those who are elected.
Click HERE to hear this valuable conversation and information.
Mount Vernon’s “Talk the Vote” event will give voters the opportunity to share their thoughts on the future of the city and Council’s role in that future. It will take place Tuesday, Oct. 12 in the Recital Hall of the historic Woodward Opera House, located at 107 S. Main St. in downtown Mount Vernon.
Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the discussion will start at 7 p.m. It will be catered by Stein Brewing Company.
Fredericktown’s “Talk the Vote” event will be split into two half-hour sessions, with the first 30 minutes dedicated to the village/Village Council and the last 30 minutes dedicated to the school district/Board of Education. Voters who attend either or both sessions will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the future of the village and each governing body’s role in that future.
The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Mill Street Nature Center, located at 12 Mill St. in Fredericktown. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 7 p.m. The event will be catered by Taste of Country.
Register for the Mount Vernon Talk the Vote at this link – https://tickets.knoxpages.com/events/talk-the-vote-mount-vernon-10-12-2021
Register for the Fredericktown Talk the Vote at this link – https://tickets.knoxpages.com/events/talk-the-vote-fredericktown-10-14-2021
MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding talked with WNZR for our October MVNU Presidential Update.
Dr. Spaulding shares an update on how the school semester is going so far and how COVID is affecting the MVNU campus.
He shares an update on Phase 2 of the new soccer and lacrosse stadium, plus other special projects at MVNU.
Dr. Spaulding talks about his top goals for the month of October. He also shares a special message to students, staff and faculty as mid-term break approaches.
Click HERE to hear the conversation
Click HERE to stay up to date on everything happening at MVNU.
Anthony McNeal, Mount Vernon’s Downtown Manager talked with WNZR about the new event hosted by Main Street Mount Vernon. The Johnny Appleseed Apple Fest will be a fun family event with music, food and lots of activities.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Click HERE to see all the details of this exciting new event.
Come celebrate fall in downtown Mount Vernon on Saturday, 10/9 from 10 am – 2 pm.
This week, the Morning Thing is highlighting some local ministries with whom WNZR has partnered. We are excited to share updates with you from Place 4 Grace, a local maternity housing ministry.
Kandee Popham, Executive Director for Place 4 Grace shares the vision and mission of the ministry.
She also shares why it is important to have a ministry like Place 4 Grace in our community.
Kandee shares the ways that people can get involved and support the ministry.
You can hear the entire conversation with Kandee HERE.
Place 4 Grace’s annual fundraiser, Flannel Fest, will be this Friday, October 1st at 6:15pm.
To learn more about Place 4 Grace and their ministry, be sure to check out their website.
The NEW Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services building hosted a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, 9/28.
WNZR joins our community to congratulate this fantastic ministry for their service to families in Fredericktown.
Their new location is at 57 North Main Street in Fredericktown. Look for the new blue building with the red door at the corner of Main and 2nd Streets.
Katie Frazier, Fredericktown’s Branch Manager shared with WNZR about the timeline of this new project and the new features that will help them serve families.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Click HERE to connect to Knox County Interchurch Social Services.
Make sure to see a full display of pictures in the Photo Albums on WNZR’s Facebook Page.
MTVarts presents Frozen Junior this weekend in the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial. WNZR has been honored to feature some cast members of the production all this week on The Morning Thing.
Click HERE to hear from these cast members:
Minda Bates – Anna (16 years old, Junior, Homeschool)
Ashlynn Scott – Elsa (16 years old, Sophomore, Homeschool)
Esme McDonald – Sven (16 years old, Junior at Mount Vernon High School)
Maggie Richardson – Olaf (14 years old, Freshman at Newark Catholic)
Sage Szucs – Queen Iduna (15 years old, Sophomore at Mount Vernon High School)
Emily Hammond – Pabbie (16 years old, Junior at Mount Vernon High School)
Peyton Hauenstein-Cline – Oaken (15 years old, Freshman at Mount Vernon High School)
Listen in as these amazing young actors describe their characters, favorite songs, and costumes. They also share with us their favorite memories of this experience on stage.
You can enjoy Frozen Junior this weekend!
3 performances
Friday September 24 at 7:30pm
Saturday September 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday September 26 at 2:00pm
Go to www.mtvarts.com for ticket information.
Disney’s enchanting modern classic presented by the artsIQ youth ages 13 to 18 will melt your heart.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
The Morning Thing talked with MVNU Music Professor, John Packard about the Community Music School. He shared details on how this educational initiative started and how to register to participate.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
To to www.mvnu.edu/communitymusic to register and see the deadlines for registration.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jerry Scott from the Knox County Chaplains about a special event coming up on Thursday, 9/23.
Click HERE to hear their conversation and get all the details for this special breakfast.
Mayor Matt Starr of Mount Vernon invites you to join in prayer for our community leaders and commission our Mount Vernon Police Chaplains. Mayor Matt Miller, of Ashland, Ohio, will be the keynote speaker. The Mount Vernon Police Chaplains have been serving our local police officers and other first responders since April 2018. During the breakfast, Judge Richard Wetzel will officially commission our chaplains as they continue serving those who serve us.
To reserve your ticket or purchase a full table, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mayors-prayer-breakfast-tickets-168311970635?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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