Category: News

Flag flying Etiquette and MVNU Community Music School

This morning on the Morning Thing Hunter talked about proper American Flag etiquette and what guidelines to follow when flying “Old Glory”. If you missed anything and want to find out how to properly fly the flag you can click HERE to see what guidelines Hunter touched on this morning.

MVNU Community Music

This Morning Hunter also talked with Dr. Packard of the MVNU Community Music School and what summer programs a student can get involved in this summer.

If you missed any of the talk with Dr. Packard you can find it all when you click HERE

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates the Mount Vernon Salvation Army

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, we shared how much we appreciate the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon. The ministry is celebrating 130 years of serving our community.

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Hunter Sutyak

Marcy in studio

Marcy Rinehart

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Rachel Rinehart

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Joe Rinehart

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Wesley Boston
Find out more at https://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/mount_vernon

If you would like to volunteer, please call (740) 392-8716.

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The Mount Vernon Salvation Army celebrates 130 years of service in Mount Vernon

The Morning Thing shined a spotlight on the Mount Vernon Salvation Army to celebrate their 130th Anniversary.
We talked with Captain Christine Moretz about how the Salvation Army serves our community.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

We also talked with Austin Swallow and Jerry Scott, Salvation Army Board Members.
We talked about the 130th anniversary of the ministry, the celebration dinner and the impact that the Army has had in Mount Vernon. They both shared touching stories of how they have personally seen the Salvation Army’s work impact local families.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Austin Swallow.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Jerry Scott.

Find out more about the Mount Vernon Salvation Army at https://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/mount_vernon

If you would like to volunteer, please call (740) 392-8716.

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Mount Vernon Middle School Hosts a Day of Service

WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Jeremy Ketterman, a Spanish teacher from Mount Vernon Middle School about their service day planned for 5/10/19. Students will be performing service projects around the community today.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on all activities with Mount Vernon City Schools.

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MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

The Morning Thing talks with Dr. Henry Spaulding, MVNU’s President about what is happening on campus.

His May 2019 Presidential Update includes graduation details, advice for graduates, construction updates and prayer requests for the month of May.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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KSAAT hosts their annual membership meeting

KSAAT, the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team hosted the annual membership meeting on 4/24. Tina Cockrell, Drug Free Communities Coordinator shared news of KSAAT’s upcoming events and the debut of a new video produced by the Teen Advisory Council. Tina also shared news about a new campaign called #BuildTheBond

Click HERE to hear the Tina’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Click HERE to follow KSAAT on Facebook.

Click HERE to stay updated on KSAAT events.

 

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Are you ready for Easter?

Today, The Morning Thing shared ideas for Easter 2019.
We shared ideas on food, baskets and decorating. Check out these fun and yummy ideas from www.goodhousekeeping.com

Click HERE for decorating tips for your Easter Eggs. Once your eggs are dipped, dyed, and decorated, add them to your Easter baskets, table decorations, or floral centerpieces. Your house is looking more colorful — and festive — already.

Click HERE for 60 Mix-and-Match Easter Dinner Menus. YUMMY!

Click HERE for 25 Seriously Creative Easter Gift Ideas for Kids.

Click HERE for Easter decorating ideas. 30 Gorgeous Easter Wreaths You Can Keep Up All Spring

Happy Easter from The Morning Thing and WNZR!

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New Directions hosts their annual Dinner and Celebration Benefit

New Directions, the Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County held their annual Dinner and Celebration Benefit on Thursday night, 4/11/19.

Executive Director, Lori Jones-Perkins shared how the money raised from this event will support the organization. She also shared some award winners and goals for 2019.
Click HERE to hear her conversation with WNZR’s Abigail Brown.

Several awards were given out.
Chloe Merriman, a Senior from Centerburg received the Volunteer Award for her exceptional service with TAC – the Teen Advisory Council. She has served with TAC for all 4 years of high school.

The Mary Hendrickson Award recognizes outstanding, long-term commitment to the organization and honors the late founder and director of New Directions. This year’s award was presented to Pat Keane, who has an extensive history with the organization and was part of the founding team that helped to create the outreach.

Lori shared that the top goal for New Directions in 2019 is ongoing community education.

For more information about New Directions of Knox County, go to their website, newdirectionsshelter.org

 

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The NEW Knox County 4H Youth Activity Center is coming soon

The official groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, 4/10 for the new 4H Youth Activity Center. The new building will be located at 700 Perimeter Drive (next to the Fairgrounds).

WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked with Mark Bennett,  4-H Planning Committee member about the construction schedule and how this new facility will enhance the experience 4H kids have here in Knox County.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for more information on how to support this project.

Here are more details about the new Center:

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April Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding share his monthly campus update with The Morning Thing today.

He talked about construction, how donors make a difference in the lives of students and goals for the end of the school year.

Click HERE to hear the April MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s Calendar for April, 2019.

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