WNZR spoke with Wendi Fowler and Debbie Ruggles, Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon, to share about the upcoming Mother’s Day Celebration Brunch on Saturday, May 11th at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre.

Wendi shared the details for the event, how to get tickets, what activities will be taking place, and more! She also spoke on how this fundraiser will benefit Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon.

Event info:

Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day! Use the link below to purchase your tickets now. They will go fast!

All profits benefit projects of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon. Sponsored by Park National Bank, Mt Vernon Ohio, the Kenyon College Office for Community Partnerships, and Kokosing Construction

Purchase your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/55jhkp6e

Listen to their conversation below or by clicking HERE!

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.

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.

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

It is National Plan Your Vacation Day, why not check out what Ohio can offer for a fun getaway this year? You’ll find it all in the Ohio, from big cities to small towns, history, hiking trails, and more. 

The Morning Thing shared a guide that covers a range of popular attractions for all types of visitors, as well as a few unexpected spots. For example, did you know you can take an island vacation in the Midwest?

Read the full list of places HERE!

We hope you have a fun and relaxing time visiting some cool places in Ohio this year!

Kathy Wantland, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of North Central Ohio and Hospice of Knox County, shares about her position and the different things she is involved in through out North Central Ohio.

Kathy shares the details on the adult bereavement groups available in Knox County. She also talks about Camp Hope going on this summer and how you can sign up your child or children for this year.

Kathy then wraps up with sharing with us the details of the groups and how to get in contact with her.

Listen to our full conversation with Kathy Wantland below or by clicking HERE.

Lecrae joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle ahead of Winter Jam 2024 to talk all about the upcoming tour. He even gave us a sneak peek for what he will have in store for the Winter Jam crowd.

Lecrae also shared what it is like knowing so many people have been changed by his music and ministry. Lecrae then talks about how Christian radio makes an impact in people’s lives. Lecrae then wrapped up with sharing how we can pray for him and his team on the Winter Jam tour.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

Jenn Furay, Executive Director of Knox Starting Point, shares with us on National Sanctity of Human Life Day.

Jenn talks about the importance of today and all the different ways Knox Starting Point is promoting the sanctity of human life in our community.

Jenn also shares now she has seen Starting Point impact our community. She wraps up with sharing how we can pray for her and her team.

You can learn more about Knox Starting Point by clicking HERE.

Listen to the full conversation with Jenn Furay below or by clicking HERE.