MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Monday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Briggs Swallow who is 14, in 9th grade at Mount Vernon High School, and he is playing Plankton!
Briggs details the big production coming up! He talks about songs, costumes, and preparing for his role. His favorite part of the production and some of his best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
We got to talk with Amy Seward, who is the Deputy Director of the KCEMA! In honor of it being National Preparedness Month, Amy wanted to tell us why and how we should be preparing for disasters. She also details her role, what they do, and how you can stay connected!
For more information on National Preparedness Month, click HERE!
Click HERE if you want to know more about the Knox County Emergency Management Agency!
For this weeks Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts focus on sports! To celebrate National Sports Day, our hosts share what their favorite sport is and why they love it!
Mount Vernon’s Mayor Matt Starr joins us for our monthly update! He lets us know about many things regarding our community. The mayor details deer hunting, construction, his prayer breakfast that is coming up, and many more important topics!
Go check out the full conversation!
Today on The Morning Thing, we celebrated Happiness Happens Month! This is a month that highlights the things that make you happy on a day-to-day basis.
We shared some daily, monthly, and even yearly habits that are geared towards making you happier! With a little time and practice, you’ll be able to figure out which habits are good for your lifestyle.
To learn more about Happiness Happens Month, click HERE!
For the full list of habits, click HERE!
For this weeks Friday Favorites, we honor National Sandwich Month! The Morning Things hosts are sharing their favorite homemade sandwich to enjoy!
Today, on The Morning Thing, we shared some great ideas for a late summer picnic! There is still time to get outside while the weather is good, so take this opportunity, grab some food, and have some fun!
There is 100+ great ideas for creative and classic food!
Click HERE to view the full list!
Today, Marcy and Xander shared some great hobby ideas for you and your family! Whether you enjoy fun, athletic, or unusual hobbies, there is something on this list for everyone. With over 100 hobbies to choose from you can find something that suits you!
Some of our favorites:
There is many more so go check out the full list HERE!
On The Morning Thing today, we shared some fantastic tips on how to reset when there is too much going on! There are many ways to do this whether it be through activity, relaxing, or getting organized. There is something on this list that will work for everyone!
Some of our favorites:
To see the entire list, click HERE!
We got to sit down with Tara Severence and Danielle England from the Hospice of the Western Reserve! Tara and Danielle provide us with information about themselves, their organization, and all the services they provide. They also detail their open house they have coming up, where you can learn about hospice, meet team members, and check out their new facilities!
Hospice of the Western Reserve Invites You to an Open House
Mount Vernon, OH— Hospice of the Western Reserve in Mount Vernon (formerly HNCO/Hospice of Knox County), invites you to join us for an open house event on August 21, 2025 from 11am-3pm.
HNCO/Hospice of Knox County was acquired by Hospice of the Western Reserve on August 1, 2024. We are an Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to end-of-life care in the community for over 40 years. This partnership allowed us to expand our services and comprehensive care.
The open house is an opportunity to bring the community together to learn about our hospice and palliative care services, meet our local team members, and to see our newly renovated space.
During the open house you can enjoy local food trucks, music, and light refreshments while touring our facility and learning about the care, comfort, and support we provide for patients and families. A table of informational materials will be available as well as goody bags for the first 100 visitors.
We will also share ways you can make a difference as a volunteer.
On the Rise Bar-B-Que and Round Hill Dairy will be selling and serving food and ice cream from their food trucks. The local band Side Effects is scheduled to perform from 11am-1pm followed by Granny Creek from 1pm-3pm on our back patio, a relaxing space with a beautiful view of nature and a granite water fountain.
All are welcome to attend!
Hospice of the Western Reserve is located at 17700 Coshocton Road in Mount Vernon. We are just past the health department on the right-hand side of the road. There is a big blue sign in our yard that you cannot miss!
To RSVP or for questions, contact Tara at 740-507-0072 or tseverance@hospicewr.org.
To learn more about their organization, click HERE!
Rise and Shine 