Pop-up food distributions are happening!

We sat down with Austin Swallow, the Food For The Hungry Board President! They are getting started early this year by helping families with some pop-up food distributions in our community.

Austin tells us the motivation behind these events and he gives us the details on one happening very soon! He also talks about the upcoming Food For The Hungry Drive happening in December.

To learn more about FFTH click HERE!

Make Thanksgiving even better this year!

Today on The Morning Thing, Marcy and Xander explored some great ways to take Thanksgiving to the next level! These are tips that will make you and your family love the holiday even more.

Some of our favorites:

  • Start a New Tradition
  • Combine Travel with a Tourist Activity
  • Choose a Friends-giving or a self-giving act

To view the full list click HERE! You won’t regret it!

It is collection week for Operation Christmas Child!

We spoke with Jill Haught who is part of the Operation Christmas Child Central Ohio Team and oversees church relations in Knox County.

Jill shared a little about her role with the ministry and why it is special to her. She also gave some advice for packing shoeboxes and told us where to take them.

Lastly, she listed some goals that they have for this year’s collection and told us how we can be praying for Operation Christmas Child!

This years goals for our local collection points:

Brandon Baptist Church – 4,457 Boxes

Faith Baptist Church – 1,201 Boxes

To learn more about Operation Christmas Child click HERE!

To find local collection points click HERE!

MVNU’s performance of Handel’s Messiah is this Sunday!

We got the chance to speak with Dr. Bob Tocheff, MVNU Professor of Music, about their upcoming performance of Handel’s Messiah!

This is MVNU’s 57th performance and Bob has been directing for the past 35 years.

He shares with us an overview of the program and dives a little into each of the three parts. He also explains how this event helps MVNU students and how important it can be.

To learn more about the performance click HERE!

We got the chance to talk with John Chidester about the library’s collection for Food For The Hungry!

We spoke with John Chidester, Director of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, about their collection for Food For The Hungry.

He shared a brief history of their involvement with the drive, and he tells us which branches they accept donations at.

John also explains why he believes it is important to support Food For The Hungry.

To learn more about the library’s collection click HERE!

The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra is benefitting FFTH for the 4th year!

Eric Brown got to speak with the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra Director, Ted Buehrer! Ted talks about their partnership with Food For The Hungry and talks about the concert. It is more than just a concert so he also details the entire event and lets you know what to bring!

To learn more about the KCJO click HERE!

Madeline Grace Banta takes on the role of Sara Crewe!

Madeline Grace Banta from Orange Barrel Productions is acting in The Little Princess, and she plays Sara Crewe.

She tells us all about her acting history and she gives us the scoop on her role. Madeline highlights the production as well by telling us about the story and her favorite moments.

WNZR Alumni Celebrate 39th Anniversary!

Alumni showed their love for WNZR and its ministry to the Knox County Community Saturday as they returned for our 39th anniversary!

Click HERE to hear all the conversations!

Some turned radio into a profession while others used the tools they learned to help them in the professional world outside the communications industry.

It was heartwarming to hear how this radio station and its ministry have impacted their lives.

Even the man who made sacrifices to help start WNZR, Bill Bridges (pictured with Joe and Marcy Rinehart) gave a short testimony.

Others who stopped by:

  • Ben Alexander
  • Dana Hicks
  • Doug Speicher
  • Grayson Willis
  • Jane Mikulec
  • MacKenzie Holder
  • Mia Reid
  • NayNay Parker
  • Ray Bridges (Bill’s son)
  • Victor Veigel
  • Zoe Middaugh

Click HERE to check out WNZR’s website!

WNZR talks with MVNU Alumni – Josh Hooper, Josh Pollock, Mike Basko and Judah Keith from River Radio

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with four MVNU graduates: Josh Hooper, Class of 2002; Josh Pollock, Class of 2014; Mike Basko, Class of 2024; and Judah Keith, Class of 2025.
They shared about what brought them to MVNU and how they made their way to the WNZR Staff.
We shared memories and lessons learned while being at WNZR and MVNU.
They talked about what it meant to be part of WNZR’s 39-year legacy.
They also gave advice for students what are currently studying in the communication and media field.
All 4 gentlemen are working at The River in Columbus.

Enjoy the Conversation.

Hey WNZR Alumni, we would love to have you join us this Saturday, 11/15 at our Reunion!
Click HERE for all the details and to find an online form. Tell us about your experience with WNZR, when you graduated and if you plan to stop by. We would love to hear from you and see you! 

111425 Friday Favorites – Homecoming Weekend!

It is Homecoming weekend here at MVNU! We are super excited as there are many events going on around campus. Since it is Homecoming, we decided that for our Friday Favorites we would share our favorite memories from our time here at MVNU!

For the list of Homecoming events click HERE!

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