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Are your everyday habits aging you?

Are you aging too quickly? Your everyday habits may be at fault.
Cooking Light shares tips on common mistakes and how to reverse the process.
Check out the list of 13 Everyday Habits That Are Aging You from Cooking Light. Click HERE for the full list and the details on how these habits can be aging you.

  1. Multitasking
  2. You rarely pass up dessert
  3. You get less than 5 hours of sleep a night
  4. You love a good TV marathon
  5. You spend most of the day sitting
  6. You don’t use eye cream
  7. You use sunscreen, but only on vacation
  8. You wear too much makeup
  9. You sleep with your face in the pillow
  10. You keep your home toasty warm
  11. You sip drinks through a straw
  12. You cut out all fat from your diet
  13. You slouch

(Photo by Anna Shvets)

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Literal Steps to Longer Life

On the show we started off with the question how could 2020 get any worse? The internet brought us some funny answers and we even had some of our own. Like Marcy’s, she said, if the world ran out of cheese that would make 2020 worse for her.

In the 8 o’clock hour we shared that a study shows that taking more steps per day show an increase in lifespan. Whether those steps come from walking, running, or throughout the day at work is proven for longer life.

To see the article with stats about the amount of steps per day and how those increase lifespan click HERE.

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June Presidential Update with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding joined The Morning Thing today for the June Presidential Update. He shared a COVID update from MVNU and the plans to reopen the campus. Dr. Spaulding also talked about fall semester and how we can pray for the University during this time of transition.

Click HERE to hear his conversation with WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart.

MVNU has announced plans for the Fall 2020 semester.
Click HERE to see the full announcement and plan.

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Always Tired?

This morning on the show we tackled the question, “Why am I always Tired?” We turned to the experts for answers on why we might always be feeling extra tired. We also looked at solutions for better sleep. We spend one third of our lives sleeping and it best for our bodies if we do it well.

If you want answers to why you are always feeling tired click HERE.

If you want tips on how to sleep better click HERE.

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The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is helping our community through Ohio’s Re-Opening

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Carol Grubaugh, Executive Director for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Carol shared an update on our local Economic Recovery Task Force and how this group is working hard to help our local businesses. She also shared how the Chamber is partnering with Main Street Mount Vernon to provide Toolkits and a webinar that will help business owners with their preparations for Ohio’s reopening.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to see a comprehensive list of COVID-19 Resources provided by the Chamber. This list is routinely updated, so please check it regularly.

WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are proud members of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce.

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Main Street Mount Vernon helps downtown businesses through Ohio’s reopening

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Anthony McNeal, Downtown Manager for Main Street Mount Vernon. They discussed how MSMV is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to help local businesses through Ohio’s reopening phases. Anthony shares information about Toolkits and a webinar that will help business owners with their preparations. He also shares about some cancellations and how residents can support our local businesses during this time of COVID-19.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay updated with Main Street Mount Vernon.

WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are proud partners with Main Street Mount Vernon.

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The Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens on Saturday, 5/9!

WNZR is excited to share the good news that the Mount Vernon Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 9th!

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Sabrina Schirtzinger about the changes due to COVID-19. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to follow the Farmers Market on Facebook.
Their page has a list of all the NEW policies and regulations due to COVID-19.
They have also listed the vendors that will be selling at the 5/9 Market.

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Dr. Henry Spaulding shares an MVNU Update

The Morning Thing shared the May Presidential Update with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding. Click HERE to hear the latest updates.

Dr. Spaulding shared the latest changes that COVID-19 has brought to MVNU. He talked about how MVNU is doing financially and the latest plans for graduation. He also addressed questions about the plan for fall semester.

Dr. Spaulding wants to congratulate the Class of 2020 and let them know that the campus is praying for them.

The MVNU Campus remains closed for May and all events have been canceled.
Click HERE to stay updated on all COVID-19 related news for MVNU.

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Knox County’s businesses can apply for relief with the county’s Emergency Business Loan program.

Jeff Gottke, President of the Knox County Area Development Foundation talked with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

He talked about the development of an Economic Recovery Task Force.
Jeff shared details of a revolving loan fund and how it will help local businesses.
This fund is intended to aid small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19.
The program offers loans of up to $10,000 at 0% interest up for a 3-year repayment period. Funds will be drawn from the Local Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan fund.

An investment of $100,000 from the Knox County Commissioners and donations from other public and private community partners have helped the loan reach a current total of $300,000.

Potential donors wishing to contribute to the program should contact Area Development Foundation president Jeff Gottke at Jeff@knoxadf.com

You can stay connected with Economic Recovery Resources at www.knoxchamber.com

Area Development Revolving Loan Fund Description

Revolving Loan Fund Press Release

EMERGENCY BUSINESS LOAN DESCRIPTION & TERMS SHEET
KNOX COUNTY REVOLVING LOAN FUND

Given the current economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 situation, businesses around the country are suffering. While the state and federal governments have done much to prevent business closures there is still a large demand for working capital assistance to local businesses. The Knox County Revolving Loan Fund, a county-wide non-profit financing partner, has created an Emergency Business Loan (EBL) for Knox County based businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Target Businesses & Area:
Through the EBL, the Knox County Revolving Loan Fund helps finance all private, for-profit businesses operating within the County’s geographic boundaries.

Program Objectives:
The program intends to fill short-term working capital “gaps” for for-profit businesses until they can resume stable operations and repay the loan.

Program Details:

  • This program offers loans NOT grants – All money is expected to be paid back in accordance with the loan agreement
  • Maximum loan amount: $10,000
  • Loans are unsecured
  • 0% Interest
  • 1-3 year repayment terms
  • Automatic deferral on repayment for 90 days
  • Money must be used for working capital
  • Loans must demonstrate that the business will retain at least full-time jobs that employ 51% low to moderate income (LMI) individuals
  • Businesses must demonstrate a financial need and desire to continue to operate by first applying to a state or federal program specifically designed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Approval Criteria:

  • Stable business operations pre-COVID 19
  • Existence of a current working capital “gap” demonstrated through cost savings measures & participation in state and/or federal programs
  • Verification of application to available federal and/or state programs
  • Retention of jobs to LMI individuals in the community
  • A business’ ability to repay the loan based on historical financial data.

Loan Application & Administration:
Referrals to the program must be made through a qualified Small Business Association lender. All interested businesses should contact an approved SBA lender first. Each application is then vetted by a 12-member committee, with final approval by the State. A loan agreement and promissory note will be executed between the borrower and the RLF, setting forth the fixed monthly repayment amount and the conditions for default and available remedy actions.

The RLF is administered by the Area Development Foundation, Knox County’s economic development entity, and funded by federal Community Development Block Grant dollars and private donations. It is intended to promote business retention, growth and employment opportunities, particularly for low to moderate income residents. In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, it has been temporarily repurposed to create the Emergency Business Loan to better meet the immediate needs of Knox County businesses.

 

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