Category: The Morning Thing

Jacob Doup with WRP CPAs talks about donating to Food For The Hungry

Jacob Doup with WRP CPAs talks about 2024 Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE for the full conversation.
Jacob about the services WRP CPAs provides to Food For the Hungry including bookkeeping and keeping track of donations.
Jacob says that wages have not keep with the economy and more people are struggling. He talks about how donations for Food for the Hungry can equate to an enormous buying power at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
Jacob details the different ways people can donate to Food For The Hungry including the checkpoints around Knox County, online, through Venmo, during drive day and by calling (740) 397-9084.

Click HERE to make a donation.

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The 24th Annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk is Saturday 12/7!

The Morning Thing featured several special guests this week as we prepare to go to the 24th Annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk.
Click HERE to hear the conversations.
We talked with committee members about this fun event for families.
They shared schedule updates, event highlights, how long they have been involved and what they are looking forward to experience at this year’s event.
The Walk benefits the Salvation Army and Interchurch Social Services in Fredericktown, along with the Fredericktown Community Relief Fund.

Enjoy the conversation with:
Robin McClay – entertainment and the scrumptious live auction
Jamie Sanders – NEW Christmas Tree Trimming Contest
Carolyn Fergus – ornaments and inflatables
Joely Lepley – Committee Chair, schedule highlights
Cecelia McClelland – arts and craft vendor at the Presbyterian Church
Ellen Hoam – Santa’s visit, good places to park and how to get involved with the event

For full details Click HERE for their Facebook page.

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Now is the time to reserve your seat for the 2024 Kenyon Snowflake Gala

Luisa Barone Gantt, Kenyon Communications and Project Management in the Advancement Division and Amy Quinlivan, Kenyon’s Coordinator of Administrative Services in the Office of the Provost came to WNZR to share about this year’s Snowflake Gala.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
The Event is Friday 12/13/24 at Kenyon’s Lowry Center.
Amy and Luisa share this year’s info – the theme is tied into Kenyon’s Bicentennial. There will be music from the Kenyon Jazztet, a photo booth and desserts from the Kenyon cookbook.
Amy and Luisa explain the Fund-A-Cause concept, the William Stroud Award for Community Service and the Founders Award.
Register at https://www.foodforthehungrycares.org/kenyon-gala-rsvp
The deadline to register is this Friday, 12/6/24.

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November 2024 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 11/29/24.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city. He shares the progress of these projects:
  • Northend culverts on Old Mansfield Rd, storm water problems as well.
  • East Vine St sidewalk project
  • Catherine St. project
  • New Court House Design

  • Mayor Starr gives updates from City Departments:
    • Engineering – entered into a contract with the county for the Knox Cattle Company dam
    • Streets and Parks – preparing for winter, leaf pickup, snowplow names and installation of new LED bulbs for streetlights
    • Public Buildings and Lands – construction update, water hydrants, and replacing sidewalks on the public square
    • Revamping of the Auditor’s office
    • Sidewalks on public square – 1260 square feet have been replaced so that it is safer for people to walk
    • Public Utilities – update on the Water and Wastewater Plant (concerning Ohio EPA-mandated phosphorus reduction in the outflow).  
    • Parks Department – park bathrooms are being *winterized*. Getting downtown ready for CHRISTMAS!! Update on the Splash Pad project
  • Mayor Starr shares his thoughts about the election results over the two referendums that failed. He shares the plan for those areas. We also talk about voter turnout.
  • Mayor Starr talks about the city’s electric aggregation program. There was some recent concern after residents received a letter from AEP. Energy Harbor sold to Dynegy (new company).
  • Mayor Starr shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
    • Wastewater Treatment Plant update
    • Latest news on the new police station and municipal courthouse. The City Council has authorized the design phase. Legislation is approved that is allowing requests for qualifications. Courthouse RFQ’s have come in.
    • Reserve balance account. Rainy day fund.
    • Camping in parks for educational community events.
    • Columbus Delano fields. Pollinator gardens.
  • Mayor Starr shares an update from the Mount Vernon Police Department.
    • New tasers
    • Welcome to new Officer Brookhunter.
  • Mayor Starr shares an update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
    • Update on Training
    • Grant from Homeland Security for hazmat equipment
  • Jeff Gottke, Area Development Director went on a trip with Knox Pages to Sherwood, Oregon. Their goal was to gather information about how an Intel plant impacted an area that is similar to Mount Vernon. The project is called “Intel – Beyond the Chip”. Mayor Starr shares some important findings that Jeff brought back to him and his administration. A full report is coming next week. Growth can happen to us or with us.
  • Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shares a list of events on the December Calendar including the new budgeting process for 2025.
  • Mayor Starr shares his immediate goals for December and how we can pray for him and his team.


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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Thanksgiving Thoughts with the Big Blue Crew

Happy Thanksgiving from WNZR.
Here are some thoughts about this special holiday for our WNZR Staff. You will hear from our Administrative Staff (Joe, Marcy and Sue), hosts of The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive, Student Leadership Team members and NEW students taking Intro to Radio at MVNU.
Click HERE to hear the conversation or click on the link below.
We hope you enjoy them sharing about traditions, favorite foods and what they are thankful for this year.
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for YOU!

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A Christmas Carol is coming to the Knox Memorial

The holiday season is here!
Don’t miss your chance to see A Christmas Carol at the Knox Memorial.
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Join the Knox Memorial with the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium and Habitat for Humanity Knox County for this beloved family classic live on stage!

WNZR was honored to chat with several members of the team:

  • Ian Ernsberger, Director
  • Aaron Moreland, Ebeneezer Scrooge
  • Jillian Snow, Ghost of Christmas Past

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation or click on the link below.
Get your tickets to see this Christmas Classic this weekend!

A Christmas Carol is presented by the Knox Memorial.
Produced by Mount Vernon Arts Consortium.
Shows:
November 29th @ 7:30 P.M.
November 30th @ 7:30 P.M.
December 1st @ 1:00 P.M.

VENUE: Knox Memorial Theater
(112 E. High St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

TICKETS: $20
Click HERE for tickets.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 11/22/24

Today for our Friday Favorites, we celebrated National Bible Week. Each show host shared their favorite bible verses.

Click HERE to hear from Shawn, Xander and Marcy.

Shawn’s favorite verse – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Xander’s favorite verse – Proverbs 16:9
Marcy’s favorite verse – Proverbs 3:5-6

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 11/15/24

Each Friday, The Morning Thing hosts share their “Friday Favorites”. Sometimes we have a theme. Sometimes we just share something great that happened during the week.
Today, we shared about trips to Nashville and Fredericktown.
Click HERE or on the link below to hear from Marcy, Xander and Shawn.
Are you looking for the blessings all around you today? What is your Friday Favorite?

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What’s for dinner? SOUP!

Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some yummy recipes from AllRecipes.com for you.
Ridiculously easy soups that are ready in 30 minutes or less! Let’s make dinner!

Click HERE to find 22 different recipes!

Here are the ones that Marcy talked about this morning:

Avocado Soup with Chicken and Lime

Pumpkin Chipotle Soup

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cream of Tomato Gorgonzola Soup

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