Need inspiration to take a break? We’ve got you! The Morning Thing hosts shared some great bible verses on the topic of rest. Rest is important not just physically, but it also helps replenish our mind and soul!
Click HERE to see all the verses!
Today, The Morning Thing hosts shared some fantastic tips to fight burnout! There is no rules when it comes to defeating this beast but these just some suggestions that may help in that fight! They break it down into an acronym of “FIGHT”.
To see the acronym and the tips click HERE!
Mayor Matt Starr joins us for the May Spotlight on Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation!
First Mayor Starr gives us his thoughts on State Issue 2 passing in the May Primary. He says its passage is a huge benefit to the city and explains why.
He talks about the Knox Pages article that discusses wanting to use Tax Increment Financing or TIF districts and the city’s New Community Authority which would apply to the Liberty Crossing development on Newark Road. He says using both items help city leaders develop areas and pay for infrastructure projects.
He talks about the opening of the Splash Pad, and gives updates on construction projects around the city including Mansfield Avenue shared use project, Mansfield Avenue culvert replacement, and the Fairgrounds Road watermain and resurfacing project.
He talks about the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool which is now open.
He talks about the Arch Neighborhood Improvement Survey. He says they want to find out what residents want to happen in the neighborhood park.
He gives an update on City Council. He says they didn’t have much this past week due to the holiday, but there are several things in the works.
He gives an update on the city’s police department including opening Safety Town for children to learn bicycle safety.
He also talks about a grant regarding dealing with crisis and events that happened centering around a high-speed chase that happened last week.
He also asks for prayers for the family of Morrow County Sheriff Deputy Sherrer and Sheriff’s Department after Sherrer was killed in the line of duty Monday.
He shares an update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department including receiving a grant from the Elks for equipment and they are applying for several other grants to help offset costs to the community.
He also says a portion of Morris Township that the city was servicing will begin getting service from Monroe Township Fire.
He gives his goals for June 2025 including getting several projects moving and underway.
He also gives some calendar events will be getting underway including the Summer Concert Series and Front Porch Concert Series.
He gives ways you can stay up to date with the city including going to the city’s new website, and ways we can pray for him and city leaders throughout the month.
Click HERE to connect with the city of Mount Vernon.
We wrapped up the month of May today. The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite things that happened in the month of May!
Get ready for a busy summer!
Click HERE to hear the faves of Xander, Marcy and Eric!
On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric shared a 2025 guide to fairs and festivals in Knox County and surrounding counties. This is a great guide for some Summer Fun from Knox Pages.
Some of the events that Eric mentioned include:
WNZR will also be a number of summer events, and we are also looking for community partners to help cover these events.
Click HERE to find out how to become a partner of On The Road with Big Blue this summer.
Click HERE to see all the events listed by Knox Pages.
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Eric shared some fun activities that you should have on your bucket list for the month of June (which starts this Sunday).
Some of the items include:
Click HERE to see the June Bucket List from Ordinary and Happy.com
The awareness focusing on “Nothing to Fear Day” has roots in 1933 when Franklin D. Roosevelt first used the phrase, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” It would help Americans through the fear of uncertainty to make it through the Great Depression and then World War II.
Marcy and Xander first talked about risks which can lead to fear as they and nine other WNZR staff members head to a Christian Music Broadcasters Conference called Momentum in Florida.
Then Eric spoke about the origins of Nothing to Fear Day, ways to face fears and bible verses to help you fight them with the armor of God.
Click HERE for an article to help you face your fears.
Click HERE for over 30 hopeful bible verses about fear from Country Living.
We spoke with Kevin Henthorn, the Executive Director for the Knox County Veterans Service Office, and he shares all about the Memorial Day festivities happening downtown!
He talks about the true meaning of memorial day that can sometimes be forgotten. He also highlights the parade and the special service afterwards! There is a lot going on in Mount Vernon starting with the parade this morning! Come on down to downtown Mount Vernon to celebrate!
Today, we have a special Friday Favorites for you! The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite ice cream flavor and their favorite way to eat it! You can catch the Big Blue Crew at the Utica Ice Cream Festival is this weekend!
Click HERE to learn more about the festival!
We got to chat with sisters Luconda and Joanne Dager, the President and Vice President of Velvet Ice Cream, as well as Whitney Priest, the Utica Ice Cream Festival Director! The amazing ladies share with us about everything the festival has to offer! They also give us some insight on what it is like to create new ice cream flavors and products.
They will be giving out over 4,000 ice cream products at the festival this weekend! It’s a great way to spend memorial day!
Here are the topics highlighted:
And just for fun we get to hear some of the ladies favorites!
For more information on the festival click HERE!
Rise and Shine 