Category: News

An MVNU graduate returns to Mount Vernon to share her new book with the community

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with MVNU graduate and author, Courtney Turcotte Bond.
Courtney shared memories from her time at MVNU and how she is juggling multiple roles. She is a wife, mother, teacher, author and small business owner.
They discussed her new book Breathtaking and the inspirational story that inspired the book.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Courtney will be at Paragraph’s Bookstore, 229 S. Main St. in Mount Vernon on Friday, June 4 from 5pm – 8pm to do a book signing for her novel Breathtaking.

About Courtney Turcotte Bond
Courtney Turcotte Bond proudly grew up in both Lawrence, Kansas and Dayton, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Language Arts Education, a master’s degree in Education, and has been a high school English teacher since 2004. In addition to being a published author, she’s also a small business owner, freelance writer, poet, blogger, and public speaker. She resides in northeast Kansas with her husband and two kids.

Breathtaking SYNOPSIS
To the outside world, Cara’s life seems perfect. The only one who knows the dark secrets inside her home is her best friend and next-door neighbor, Adam. Cara’s only escape is by writing and sharing her stories with him through their facing bedroom windows late at night. Just when everything seems to get better, Cara’s world shatters, causing her to spiral into a deep depression and writer’s block. Even though Adam promises her “everything will be okay,” she knows things will never be the same. As she clutches to the fractured wounds of the past, how will Cara ever be able to love or write again?

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The Morning Thing shares what is happening for Memorial Day in Knox County

Kevin Henthorn, Executive Director of Knox County Veteran’s Service Office shares about Memorial Day activities and the importance of this holiday. He also shares about the services that his office provides veterans in Knox County.

Click HERE to hear his conversation with WNZR’s Wesley Boston.

Click HERE to access the Veterans Service website.

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The Morning Thing celebrates Nurses!

Nurses Week wraps up today with a special celebration – International Nurses Day.

Click HERE for more information about this special day.

International Nurses Day has been created so that we can pay honor and tribute to all of the nurses around the world and the incredible work they do. It is crazy to think about a world without nurses. Who would be there to care for us when we’re not feeling well? Nurses bring so much to our lives, and the lives of the people that we love, and so it is only right that we have a day that honors them and recognizes all of their efforts!

We talked with Dr. Carol Dorough, Dean of the School of Nursing at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Dr. Dorough shared why nursing is so important to our society. She also shared how the past year has impacted nurses and the nursing profession. She also give encouragement for nurses. Take a listen and share this conversation with the nurses in your life.

The Morning Thing shared some fun and unique ways to celebrate Nurses.

Click HERE for the full list.

Some of our favorite ways to recognize nurses include:

Thank You Bags

Hand out small gift bags to your nursing staff. Include a card, a small knick-knack, and maybe even a gift card. This is a good way to show a general sense of appreciation to your entire staff.

Highlight a Nurse

Each day, choose a nurse (or one from each area of the hospital) to highlight. Tell their story and accomplishments. Not only will this give the highlighted nurse the joy of being recognized publicly, but it could also inspire other staff.

Catered Lunch

People love free food, and your nurses are no different. If you can find a balance between food people love and healthier options, you will be golden.

Priority Parking

Executive staff and higher-ups tend to get the better parking spots, right? Well, what if for this week, those coveted spots are opened up to nurses? It might not seem like much, but it goes a long way!

National Nurses Week Decorations

Decorate appropriate areas with themed flyers and decorations to remind both staff and patients to appreciate their nurses. You might even be able to get the help of patient’s artwork to make it a fun and engaging area.

Healthy Snack Options

Stock the break room with fresh fruit and healthy food choices. If you normally have only unhealthy options (or worse: nothing), consider creating a healthy snack option for your nurses and other medical staff.

Offer Free Shoe Inserts

This one might sound weird at first, but since nurses are constantly on their feet, inserts could make or break their day.

Picture Wall

If you are allowed and/or given permission, take a photo of happy patients with their nurses and make a wall of photos. Keep the wall of photos up for a while so nurses, staff, and others can see the happy faces of nurses and patients.

Massages

Massages are the perfect way to relieve stress. A quick 20-minute massage during a break or before or after a shift can help improve posture, stress levels, and soreness from walking around all day.

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April Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our April Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.
Click HERE to hear the informative conversation.


Topics include:

  • Construction updates on numerous projects
    • Progress on North Main and Chestnut
    • Catherine Street and Oak Street project
    • Resurfacing of State Route 3 from Mount Vernon to the Ashland County Line
    • Progress at 5 Point with construction project
    • Ohio Department Of Transportation’s project for North Sandusky Street
  • Update of the Kokosing River Restoration Project
  • The position of a Community Advocate for the Mount Vernon Police Department
  • Update on the Mount Vernon Police Department and the fight against drugs in our community
  •  College Township Fire Contract
  • Update on the Mount Vernon Fire Department
  • Updates from City Council’s meeting on Monday, 4/26/21
  • Update on the homeless situation in Mount Vernon
  • Forget-Me-Not Municipal Memorial Fund and how this will help homeless residents of our city that pass away.
  • The Mount Vernon Neighborhood Watch Program
  • Update on new restaurants and businesses coming to town
  • Update on the events and activities happening for our community in May including details on the Memorial Day Parade and Activities
  • Update on the Hiawatha Waterpark and Pool
  • Events that are returning for Summer 2021 including fireworks for July 4th
  • Goals for the month of May and the projects starting next month
  • How residents can stay connected to what is happening at City Hall

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall:

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

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WNZR talks with Tanner Cooper-Risser about the SNAP-Ed Program

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Tanner Cooper-Risser, SNAP-Ed Program Assistant for the O.S.U. Extension Office of Knox County. They talked about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. Tanner shared details about classes and tips for healthy and affordable eating.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Make sure to check out this incredible resource for your family – www.celebrateyourplate.org

You can find recipe ideas, tips for cooking, gardening, shopping and more. Also, make sure to check out the section just for KIDS!

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April MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the April MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared the latest campus updates on several topics including:

– Reflections and highlights of the past school year

– End of the semester messages for students, faculty and staff

– How MVNU is doing with COVID and an on-campus vaccine clinic

– MVNU’s Summer Calendar

– Finalized plans for graduation 2021

– Expectations for the 2021-2022 academic year

– Update from the recent meeting of the MVNU Board of Trustees

– Campus construction update

– Goals for his upcoming sabbatical

– Goals for the University for the Summer

– How we can pray for MVNU and the Spaulding family throughout the month of April

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WNZR’s March Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our March Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Topics include:

– The City’s current construction projects including an update on the Kokosing River Restoration Project

– Update on the Ohio 13 relocation project

– The need for more local housing

– Shellmar Park Update

– City’s partnership with the Knox County Land Bank for environmental work at the former American National Can property

– Updates on the Mount Vernon Police and Fire Departments

– Spring Clean-Ups going on around the city

– BIG announcements about the re-opening of the Hiawatha Water Park & Pool and the 4th of July fireworks

– Goals for April

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

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March MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the March MVNU Presidential Update.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared the latest campus updates on several topics including:

  • How MVNU is doing with COVID.
  • MVNU’s saliva testing
  • MVNU’s Calendar and details on the remainder of Spring Semester
  • Finalized plans for graduation 2021
  • Plans for the 2021-2022 academic year
  • The reorganization of the MVNU Board of Trustees
  • Upcoming construction projects for campus
  • Top goals for the last two months of the spring semester
  • How we can pray for MVNU and the Spaulding family throughout the month of March 

For the latest update on Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go online to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

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WNZR shines the spotlight on TouchPointe Marriage & Family Resources

The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dan Humphrey, Founder and CEO of TouchPointe Marriage and Family Resources.

Dan shared the story about the founding of the outreach, their mission and details about the services that TouchPointe provides to residents of our community. He shared the exciting story of how the ministry found and moved to their new location at 400 S Gay St, Mt Vernon.

Dan also shared exciting news about how TouchPointe is now connected to a licensed counselor and there are new monthly training initiatives for volunteers.

He also shares lessons learned in 2020 and the goals set for 2021.  

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more details on the ministry and their services, follow TouchPointe online:

Website – https://touchpointe.org/

Facebook Page –  https://www.facebook.com/TouchPointeFamily

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WNZR introduces a NEW ministry to Knox County – Manage Your Memories and Messes

The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Bege Wiegman from Manage Your Memories and Messes.
Bege shared the mission behind this exciting, new ministry to senior citizens in our community.
She shared how this free ministry is helping seniors who want to: downsize, declutter a room, closet or files and preserve keepsakes.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

This service is provided by a local pastor and a dedicated team of volunteers who have passed background checks. Each year, they give over 300 hours to serve an average of 20-30 clients.
They adhere to COVID precautions. References are available.

For more details on how to get volunteer with Manage Your Memories and Messes, please call Coordinator, Bege Wiegman at 740-501-1856 or email bjwmemories@gmail.com

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