Category: The Morning Thing

Victory Seventh Day Adventist Church Presents: Health & Wellness Expo

WNZR’s Judah Keith had a chance to talk with Pastor Derick Logan of Victory Seventh Day Adventist church about their annual Health & Wellness Expo.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

The Expo is happening this Sunday, 4/13 from 11am – 6pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the AG Center, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Pastor Derick shares details about the screenings and activities, plus the heart behind his church hosting this FREE event.
Screenings include: blood pressure checks, cholesterol levels, blood sugar testing, BMI measurements, and much more!
Activities include: wellness workshops, fitness demonstrations, healthy food samples, and giveaways.
For more information go to http://www.delawareexpo.com

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WNZR talks with Lindsey Lamp, Executive Director of New Directions

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. New Directions wants to bring attention to this important issue.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with New Directions Executive Director, Lindsey Lamp about their recent Teal Walk and Kick-off of this special month. She shares the importance of this issue and how it is impacting our community. Lindsey talks about the signs of sexual assault and what to do if you are a victim or you suspect someone is in trouble.
She also shares the details about several special events planned for this month and the programs that New Directions offers year-round.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
If you need help, please call the 24/7 New Directions Crisis Hotline at 740-397-HELP (4357).
Find more information at http://www.newdirectionsknox.org

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Starting Point is Gearing Up for Their Annual Fundraiser

In preparation for the Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Annual Fundraising Banquet this Thursday, the Morning Thing’s Eric Brown spoke to Jenn Furay, Executive Director, to learn more about the agency.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Starting Point’s Director of Development Jess Kirby will join Eric on Tuesday.

Starting Point’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Thursday starting at 5:30 pm in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena.
Click HERE more information.

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MVNU’s Dr. Bob Tocheff gives Praise during Lifeline 2025!

On the Morning Thing Thursday, retired and now MVNU adjunct Music Professor Dr. Bob Tocheff gives testimony about having a heart attack while snow blowing January 16th.

Click HERE for the full conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Dr. Bob and WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talk about the support from the MVNU,  Knox County community and beyond for Bob.

Dr. Bob talks about how he feels, which is GREAT! Ethan says that Dr. Bob took little time off to recover.

Dr. Bob gives special thanks to his wife, Diana.

Dr. Bob talks about how this year’s Lifeline theme, Made For These Days means to him.

He also gives a number of music department events.

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OSU Alumni Club of Knox County Hosting OSU Men’s Glee Club Concert

Jan Schild with the OSU Alumni Club of Knox County talks about their organization and history.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

Jan talks about the OSU Men’s Glee Club and the Chorale, who will be performing on Sunday at the Gay Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon.

Jan talks about the special events that the OSU Glee club during their 150th anniversary, the venue and how they cover costs.
You can find out more on their Facebook Page: OSU Alumni Club of Knox County.

Click HERE to watch a video of the Glee Club in Action.

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March 2025 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Tuesday, March 25th.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

Mayor Starr gave a preview of his state of the City Address on Wednesday (3/26).

Mayor Starr talks about the listening tours for the new facilities and he overall reaction from the public, the happenings of Liberty Crossing, the major development on Newark Road, and other projects .

Mayor Starr also shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council, the City’s Safety Forces, gives his goals for April and some important events coming up in the next month.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • X – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Haws and Co. Publishes “Hooray for Carnival Day: Give, Save and Spend the Westwood Way.”

WNZR’s Eric Brown Spoke to Haws and Company’s three authors: Ben, Catherine and Wilma Haws about their new book: “Hooray for Carnival Day: Give, Save, and Spend the Westwood Way.”

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

Wilma talks about why they selected money as the focus for this book.
Catherine gives a quick synopsis of the book which follows some woodland creatures getting ready to go to a carnival and the challenges that come with spending money wisely.

Ben says the focus of the book is giving, saving and spending.

Click HERE to find out more about the book and where to buy!

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WNZR’s Lifeline 2025 starts NEXT week!

WNZR is gearing for Lifeline which runs from Wednesday, March 26th through Monday, March 31st.
This year’s Theme is Made For These Days by Jeremy Camp.

Marcy Rinehart who is hosting her 29th annual Lifeline shares her 5 Favorite Lifeline Themes over the years for Friday Favorites on The Morning Thing Friday.

Click HERE for Marcy’s Friday Favorites!

1. Proof of Your Love – for King & Country – Lifeline 2013
2. Build Your Kingdom Here – Rend Collective – Lifeline 2016
3. Echo – Elevation Worship – Lifeline 2020
4. Keep Me in the Moment – Jeremy Camp – 2021
5. God Is In This Story – Katy Nicole and Big Daddy Weave – Lifeline 2023

Click HERE for more information and to donate to Lifeline 2025!

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The United Way of Knox County has reached 92% of their goal!

Katie Ellis, Executive Director of the United Way of Knox County says the 2024 campaign which raises money for 2025 has raised $926, 423 which is a little short of their $1 million goal.

On the Morning Thing Friday, Eric spoke with Katie about their current campaign.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Katie says they will work with 20 different agencies around Knox County. They will receive about $635,000 of support. Last year the United Way about 25% of the population of the county.

Katie explains how the fundraising works for the United Way. Their current campaign ends in just a few days. Then they start raising money for 2026.

Katie adds that they have a new staff member and they recently welcomed new Program Coordinator Kristina Hagemann.

Time is running out to donate to this year’s campaign. The organization encourages the community to help reach the goal and continue supporting vital goals in the coming year.

Click HERE for more information or to donate to the United Way of Knox County!

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