It is mom’s week on WNZR, and today The Morning Thing show hosts shared some great ideas for Mother’s Day gift baskets! The list is filled with great ideas that are sure to make it a great Mother’s Day for your lovely mom!
They split the list into three categories: Essentials, Nice To Have, and Luxury.
Some of our favorites on The Morning Thing:
There is many many more, so go check out the full list by clicking HERE!
Are you a working mom? Do you get burnt out sometimes? The Morning Thing hosts shared something today that can help you. These are 7 powerful truths that working moms need to hear. Telling yourself these truths can pull you out of your funk and bust your burnout!
Here are a few of them:
Click HERE to check out the rest of the list.
The Morning Thing has you covered! Today’s show featured a long list of great ideas, full of activities and gestures. There is a wide range of suggestions, some that are simple and some that are creative. No matter what you pick it is sure to make your mom smile this Mother’s Day!
Some of the hosts favorites:
There are so many more to see! Click HERE to view the whole list.
MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.
Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about the spring semester at MVNU and plans for the Summer of 2025.
We covered many topics including:
Dr. Castleman also shares special messages for the MVNU Class of 2025, students, staff, and faculty.
He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the month of May.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.
Seniors Week 2025 wrapped up today on The Morning Thing.
We have honored graduates from the MVNU Department of Communication.
Today, we featured Senior Taylor Tyler. We talked about why she decided to come to MVNU and get connected to WNZR. We shared memories, lessons learned and recognized her as the 2025 Outstanding Member of the WNZR Leadership Team!
We talked about the future and celebrated her time at WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU).
Click HERE to enjoy our conversation with Taylor Tyler from Alexandria.
We wrapped up Seniors Week on Friday. We have been sharing memories all week with our MVNU graduates. For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories with our WNZR Seniors.
It is a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week 2025! We are honoring 7 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.
On Monday, we talked with Leandra Viscioni from Mansfield.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
It is a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week 2025! We are honoring 7 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.
On Monday, we talked with Jack Moore from Johnstown.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
On the Morning Thing Friday, Mayor Matt Starr talked to Marcy Rinehart about the issues facing Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.
He talks about major construction projects on Mansfield Avenue and Fairgrounds Roads. He also talks about a comprehensive infrastructure initiative regarding water lines and culvert replacements. The bid for the shared use path is also now open.
Mayor Starr then talks about the current municipal building and the safety of the building. He says that they need to move from the building as soon as possible.
Mayor Starr says renovations at Memorial Park have started and things are moving along nicely. The Harmony Playground is doing well and at Riverside Park the Splash Pad is almost done and should be open in May and the opening of Hiawatha Water Park.
Mayor Starr talks about Issue 2 which is on the statewide ballot this May. Issue 2 is a proposed change to the constitution that would let the state government borrow $2.5 billion over ten years—up to $250 million each year—to help local governments cover costs for public infrastructure projects.
Mayor Starr gives an update on city council. He talks about council working on a grant for the police station. He also says that a property transfer to the Land Bank has been a hot topic, an update on the Knox County Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Starr gives an update on the police department and their new facility.
Mayor Starr gives an update on the fire department and the large amount of training they have been doing. They’ve also applied for a First Responder grant.
Mayor Starr says that one of his goals for May is coming up with a plan to vacate the municipal plaza building. He also talks about some other projects around town.
Mayor Starr says that they are going to be applying for a $2.5 million grant for the Waste water Treatment Plant.
Mayor Starr talks about upcoming events for the city including the Yard Sale Trail which is this weekend.
Mayor Starr talks about how we can pray for him, city council and others trying to improve the lives of citizens of Mount Vernon. He also shares how you can stay up to date online.
Click HERE to visit the City of Mount Vernon’s website.
The Centerburg Office of Interchurch Social Services is opening this week!
Eric Brown spoke with Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director for Knox County Interchurch Social Services about this answer to prayer.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.
She talks about the ribbon cutting ceremony that will be held Sunday.
She also briefly talks about the other locations and a program focusing on ending child hunger in schools and at home.
Click HERE to find out more about Knox County Interchurch Social Services.
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