Category: The Morning Thing

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Ethan Hershberger

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! 13 NEW DJs are joining the WNZR Staff this month!

Today, we introduce you to Ethan Hershberger. He is a Freshman Worship Arts Major from Wooster, OH.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Ethan talks about his journey to MVNU and WNZR. He remembers taking a station tour with Joe Rinehart and describes it as “magical”!

Ethan is active on campus. He is part of the Collegians Chorale, Una Voce Acapella group and plays on the MVNU E-Sports Team.

 He shares some memories from this year and some of his favorites, including collecting comic books.

Ethan talks about how God has been working in his life, including his search to find the real Jesus. His favorite bible verse is Ephesians 3:20.

You can hear Ethan Hershberger on WNZR on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10pm – 11pm.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Braden Taylor

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!

Today, we introduce you to Braden Taylor. He is a Freshman Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Lima, OH.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Braden’s parents and grandparents attended MVNU. His grandfather was a professor! He got interested in radio because he heard about WNZR from MVNU Graduate and Radio Personality Obadiah Haybin, who was his Dad’s roommate in college.

Braden is part of the MVNU Theater Club and will be in the spring musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also helps tutor students through the Hola Program.

He shares his favorite food and WNZR Artists and talks about memories he has made here at MVNU.

Braden talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite bible story is the story of Joseph. He likes the lesson of that story – that God knows better than us!

You can hear Braden Taylor on WNZR on Thursdays at 3pm and 10pm.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with EJ Temple

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!

Today, we introduce you to EJ Temple. He is a Junior transfer student majoring in Communication & Media (Digital Media). He is from Mt. Gilead, OH.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

EJ talks about his path to MVNU and the WNZR Team. He loves being part of the sportscasting team with WNZR.TV and hopes to try announcing in the future.

EJ shares some of his favorites including music, foods and what he loves to do on the weekends. His favorite person is his Grandma, Mary Brown.

EJ talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite waying is “Never Give Up”!

You can hear EJ Temple on WNZR on Mondays 7pm – 9pm.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Wyatt Ary

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!

Today, we introduce you to Wyatt Ary. He is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Howard, OH.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Wyatt got interested in radio when he was young. Both his Dad and Grandpa worked in radio!
He got started with our WNZR Video Team and enjoys calling volleyball games.

Wyatt is very active here at MVNU. He is on the Bowling Team and plays Esports. He talks about how the Bowling Team just took 2nd place in the Crossroads League Championship!

He shares some of his favorite foods and artists and memories he has made here at MVNU.

Wyatt talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite verse is Jeramiah 29:11

You can hear Wyatt Ary on WNZR on Tuesdays at 1pm and Thursdays at 10am.

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Do you need motivation to get up? Here it is!

Sometimes it is not easy to get up and we know that! On The Morning Thing today, Marcy and Xander shared these 5 ways to get our of bed when you don’t feel like it from Crosswalk.com!

We all have those days and these tips may be able to make your wake up call a little friendlier:

  • Plan something to look forward to
  • Make your favorite breakfast
  • Spend time with your spouse and kids
  • Start a morning routine
  • Open up the blinds

Click HERE to read more on them!

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The United Way of Knox County’s FREE Tax Assistance Program is back!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Katie Ellis, Executive Director and Walt Lewis, Resource Navigator for the United Way of Knox County.
Click HERE for the full conversation.

They shared the good news that the free tax assistance program is back for 2025. Katie shared how volunteers and donors make this program available for the residents of Knox County.
Walk shared the details of how to make an appointment and how to prepare for the appointment.
This program is designed for low to moderate income families – individuals with an income of $35,000 or less or married couples with a $95,000 income or less.
The program runs from February 3, 2025 – April 10, 2025.
Appointments are required. Call (740) 397-5721 to schedule your free tax appointment.
The United Way office is located at 305 East High Street in Mount Vernon.

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Experience Mount Vernon hosts their annual Investor & Awards Breakfast

On Friday, 1/31/25, Experience Mount Vernon handed out the 2024 Investor Awards.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and Eric Brown talked with the winners.
Click HERE to hear the conversations.

Congratulations to:
Janis Stone – Walter Rudin Award
Paragraphs Bookstore – Small Business of the Year
TD Landscape – Mid-Size Business of the Year
Park National Bank – Large Business of the Year
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium – Non-Profit of the Year
Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau – Community Pride Award
Emily Morrison – Spirit of Heritage Award

This prestigious Walter Rudin Award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact on the Downtown Mount Vernon community. Janis Stone’s unwavering commitment
to enhancing our city’s vibrancy through the performing arts and fostering a spirit of collaboration has made her a cornerstone of our community’s growth and success.

Janis Stone has played a transformative role in shaping our cultural landscape through her remarkable dedication to the arts and tireless efforts to enrich Downtown Mount Vernon. Her unwavering commitment to downtown Mount Vernon and various arts initiatives has made high-quality, accessible arts programming a cornerstone of our community. Janis’ leadership and vision have brought unforgettable performances to Mount Vernon’s heart and fostered a deeper connection to the arts for residents and visitors alike.

Janis Stone’s influence extends beyond her work with MTVarts. She has actively engaged with local businesses, collaborated with fellow arts organizations, and passionately contributed to Experience Mount Vernon events, all while advocating for the vibrancy of our downtown area. Through her leadership, countless individuals have been inspired to explore the arts, and Downtown Mount Vernon has become a cultural hub that draws people together through shared creative experiences.

In addition to the Walter Rudin Award, Experience Mount Vernon awarded six additional business and community awards at its Annual Investor & Awards Breakfast on January 31st:
● Small Business of the Year: Paragraphs Bookstore, for its outstanding service to the community and dedication to fostering connections in Downtown Mount Vernon.
● Mid-Size Business of the Year: TD Landscape, for its exemplary work in enhancing vibrancy in Downtown Mount Vernon.
● Large Business of the Year: Park National Bank, for its long-standing commitment to outstanding leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to fostering local partnerships.
● Non-Profit of the Year: Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, for enriching the cultural fabric of our city through innovative programming and tireless advocacy for the arts.
● Community Pride Award: Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, for unwavering commitment to enhancing the beauty and pride of Mount Vernon and for promoting Mount Vernon as a top destination in Ohio.
● Spirit of Heritage Award: Emily Morrison, for her selfless volunteerism and a deep passion for capturing our community’s spirit through her photography.

Experience Mount Vernon extends heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who made these awards possible: The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel for the Small Business of the Year Award; Dumbaugh Insurance for the Mid-Size Business of the Year Award; Flappers Bar & Grille for the Large Business of the Year Award; Kidwell & Cunningham for the Non-Profit of the Year Award; Griffin Insurance for the Community Pride Award; CES Credit Union for the Spirit of Heritage Award; and Park National Bank for the Walter Rudin Award. Their generosity and dedication to supporting our community’s leaders and businesses help make this recognition possible.

“Each of these award winners exemplifies the best of what Mount Vernon has to offer,” said Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon. “Their collective efforts contribute to the ongoing transformation of our community into a thriving and inspiring place to live, work, and visit.”

Experience Mount Vernon is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the vibrancy of Downtown Mount Vernon through events, programs, and partnerships that celebrate its unique charm and foster community pride.

For more information about Experience Mount Vernon, visit experiencemv.org.

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