Tag: Knox County

WNZR Talks with Jenn Furay of Knox Starting Point on National Sanctity of Human Life Day

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.

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Olivia Toth Joins WNZR to Share on New Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau Website

This week on The Morning Thing we have been focusing on trying new things in the new year. We ran with that theme when chatting with Olivia Toth the Marketing Manager for the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Toth shared about her position as the Marketing Manager for the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau and told us about the brand-new website visitknoxohio.org! Check it out HERE.

Olivia wrapped up with sharing what new things you can try in Knox County this year and how great a resource the new website can be for Knox County residents.

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

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Jacob Doup, WRP CPAs, Talks Food For The Hungry 2023!

Jacob Doup with WRP CPAs joined us to share about his involvement over the years with Food For The Hungry.

He gives ways to donate, talks about how every gift counts, and why each dollar stays in the community it is raised in.

Jacob wraps up with sharing the goal for 2023 and the collection points, including how you can drop off a check at the Knox Memorial on Drive Day (12/8) or by visiting WRP CPAs. You can also call Jacob’s team to make a donation over the phone: 740-397-0779.

Listen to our full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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Olivia Stern and Lisa Mazzari Prep You for Food For The Hungry Drive Day!

Olivia Stern, Food For The Hungry Digital Content and Marketing Director, and Lisa Mazzari, Executive Director, share all about Drive Day for Food For The Hungry 2023.

Olivia gives an overview on what events have already happened and some of the food and funds that have been raised so far.

Lisa shares the collection points for Drive Day and the details about the postal collection being done.

They both share more on the goal, how to give, where to give, how to get involved and stay up to date, and lots more!

Olivia and Lisa wrap up with sharing prayer requests and a thank you for those involved with this year’s project.

Listen to our full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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Joe Rinehart and Jayme McMillan Preview Food For The Hungry 2023 Broadcast

Joe Rinehart and Jayme McMillan spoke with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to preview the new Food For The Hungry broadcast format and more in this great conversation ahead of the drive day.

Joe and Jayme both shared their involvement with Food For The Hungry, their roles for the broadcast, the impact of Food For The Hungry and more.

They also talked about why it is important for students to be involved with this project and shared personal stories of how people have been impacted when they volunteer.

Joe and Jayme wrap up with sharing what the Food For The Hungry slogan means to them.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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WNZR Speaks with Interchurch Social Services Branch Managers

WNZR spoke with Interchurch Social Services Branch Managers as we build up toward drive day for Food For The Hungry. Interchurch Social Services is a grant recipient of the food and funds that are raised during the annual drive.

Sheryl O’Neil tells us all about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services in Centerburg and what the greatest needs are heading into the new year. Sheryl also gives us an idea on what she would like to see for the ministry heading into 2024.

Katie Frazier tells us about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services in Frederick Town and why she serves. She gives us a brief rundown of how the needs have grown this year and how people can help meet those needs.

Cindy Martin tells us about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services and how long she has been in the ministry. She gives us a rundown of the needs within her community and how they have grown and how people can help meet those needs. Cindy goes over her goals that she has for the ministry and what she would like to see heading into 2024. Listen in to hear how you can help and how you can pray for the needs within Knox County.

Listen to our full conversations with the Branch Managers below or by clicking HERE.

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Carolyn Fergus, Interchurch Social Services, Shares on Impact of Food For The Hungry

Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services in Knox County, joined WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to talk about the impact of Food For The Hungry ahead of the annual broadcast.

Interchurch Social Services has seen an increase in households and individuals seeking assistance. Now more than ever it is important to help in the fight against food insecurity.

Carolyn shares stats for 2023 compared to 2022, the biggest needs that Interchurch has heading into the new year, and more.

For more information on how to give or how to get involved visit foodforthehungrycares.org

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

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Kathy Brechler Talks 2023 Kenyon Snowflake Gala

Kathy Brechler joined us to share all the details for this year’s Kenyon Snowflake Gala. She talked about the theme for this year’s gala being Swing Into The Holidays. There will be music, dining, and fundraising throughout the night.

Kathy also shared about the agenda for the night and more on the William A. Stroud Jr. Award that will be given out. The date for this year’s event is Dec. 8th at the Lowry Center at Kenyon College. It will begin at 6pm.

Deadline to get your tickets is Monday, Dec. 4th. You can get your tickets HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Kathy below:

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Lori Jones-Perkins Shares on Giving Tuesday

Lori Jones-Perkins joined us for Giving Tuesday to share more about the United Way of Knox County and their 2023 campaign. She gave us an update on where the campaign is currently with their goal of $1 million dollars.

Lori also gives the exciting news for Giving Day. The United Way of Knox County has received a matching grant of $10,000 from the Knox County Foundation. The first $10,000 coming in today will be matched, which means The United Way will receive $20,000! This money will be used for a tutoring program at one of the county schools.

All funds raised in Knox County, stay in Knox County. For more information or to donate click HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Lori below:

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WNZR Talks With Cast and Director of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle spoke with Ian Ernsberger (Director) and two cast members (Jeffrey Scott and Tony Montgomery) from It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The show will be coming to the Knox Memorial Theater this weekend: November 24th – 26th.

They all shared their backgrounds in theatre, what it has been like working on a production that is presented as a live radio play, and lots more.

Listen to their full conversations below:

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