Two Danville Seniors receive Girl Power Scholarships at the 3rd annual EmpowHER Awards

Olivia Keffer and Catlin Ball are both enjoying their senior year at Danville High School.
On Friday night, they each won a Girl Power Scholarship of $2,500! These awards were sponsored by Women United.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with our winners.

Olivia submitted an essay based on the quote from Michelle Obama about “not everyone is perfect”. She talks about empowering younger female friends. She also talks about her growth this year. Senior year has taught her a lot about herself.
Olivia plans to attend Kenyon College and major in English.
Catlin focused on a theme of breaking out of your comfort zone and finding confidence, anything is possible if you work for it. She shares a message of encouragement for younger girls – find something that you like and go for it!
She plans to go to OSU ATI in Wooster to major in animal science and specialize in veterinary medicine.
Both ladies share the messages that they are walking away with after attending this event – I am capable of anything! We are strong and we have a community of women that come together and support each other.

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New Directions celebrates women at their 2024 EmpowHER Event

New Directions of Knox County hosted their 3rd annual EmpowHER Awards on Friday, 3/1/24.
Lindsey Lamp, Executive Director of New Directions shared an update on the organization and her thoughts about the annual EmpowHER event.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

She talks about the power of this event for women and shares her overall goals and hopes for the attendees.
She talks about the transition into her current position. She also shares an update on the new location and capital campaign for the organization. They are completely moved into 212 N Main St, Mt Vernon. New Directions is into year 3 of a capital campaign. They still need to raise $250,000 to reach their goal.
You can donate at www.newdirectionsknox.org

Lindsey shares her main goals as we continue into 2024.
Stay connected with New Directions on Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/newdirectionsshelteroh
Instagram: www.instagram.com/newdirectionsshelter/?hl=en
Website: www.newdirectionsknox.org
Call the office line – 740-397-4357

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Meet the Staff Monday – Xander DeVault

This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features freshman, Xander DeVault.
Xander is from Kingsport, TN. His major is Communication and Media (Digital Media).
Xander shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.
Xander is a member of the MVNU Men’s Volleyball Team and shares how valuable that experience has been to his college career.

You can also learn more about Xander with WNZR’s Rapid Fire, including his love for singing! His favorite bible verse is Proverbs 16:9.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!
You can hear Xander on WNZR on Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am and Thursdays 2 pm – 3 pm.

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WNZR presents the March 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Presidential Update.

Dr. Castleman starts with sharing his thoughts on the first two months of the spring semester, he then talks about exciting new additions to MVNU’s staff.

Dr. Castleman discusses the new Director of Traditional Enrollment, Sarah Alexander, and the new Director of Graduate and Professional Studies Enrollment, Rachel Neal.

He also shares about the addition of Johnna Vanover, the new Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing, to his cabinet.

Dr. Castleman wraps up with sharing his top priorities for MVNU, a message for the students as they come back from Spring Break, and how we can be praying for him and his family.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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Johnna Vanover Joins WNZR for our MVNU Update

Johnna Vanover, the new Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing at MVNU, joins us for our monthly update. This month’s update is a two-parter. Today we spoke with Johnna and tomorrow we will be joined by Dr. Carson Castleman for the Presidential Update.

Johnna shared about her background growing up in Danville and how coming to MVNU has been like a homecoming for her. She talks about her background working in higher education and some of the goals she has for MVNU.

Johnna wraps up with giving us an update on enrollment and how we can be praying for her and her team.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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Melissa Body from KPH Shares on Upcoming Responding to Addiction Trainings

Melissa Body, Knox Public Health, joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to share about the upcoming virtual RecoveryOhio training: Ohio Faith Leaders Responding to Addiction.

Melissa gives details for the training including how and when to sign up. She also shares about upcoming trainings from the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team that will be available locally.

To hear the full conversation with Melissa, you can listen below or click HERE.

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What’s for breakfast?

February 27th is Big Breakfast Day! It was established on this day in 2020 to encourage us to slow down and eat a good breakfast with friends and loved ones. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

This morning on The Morning Thing, Allison and Josiah found some fun, over the top breakfast ideas that you can try with your family.

Allison shared recipes for breakfast brownies, breakfast fondue, and bacon, egg and cheese tacos.

Josiah shared recipes for an air fryer breakfast bake, low carb breakfast meatballs, and spicy homemade hash browns.

Click HERE to see the full list of fun breakfast recipes.

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Donna Strosnider Shares About Knox County Comedy for a Cure!

Comedy for a Cure is back in Knox County for 2024! Donna Strosnider joins WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to share all about it.

Donna previews this year’s special guests, the menu, prize packages, and more!

9th Comedy For A Cure, Knox County
Friday April 19th
Glenn A Gallagher Center , Mount Vernon OH
Doors open at 5:30pm and dinner starts at 6:30pm

For tickets you can contact Donna Strosnider by calling 614-580-7984

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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February 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, 2/23/24.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:
• A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city.
• Information on the survey to study roadway safety.
• Information on the upcoming State of the City address on February 29th at 9am at the Ramser 4H Center for the Chamber of Commerce event.
• Mayor Starr shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
• Update on the city budget• Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department
• Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
• Mayor Starr gives updates about city plans during March• Mayor Starr shares his goals for March and including information on the budget and the water park
• He also shares how we can pray for him and his team.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:
• Website – www.mountvernonohio.org
• Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
• Twitter – CityMV1805
• YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
• LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio

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