Tag: Mount Vernon

Paul McNeal Talks Paw 3 Palooza!

Paul McNeal, Coordinator of Development with MVNU Athletics, shares the details about this year’s Paw 3 Palooza at Irish Hills Golf Club on June 15th.

He talks about the scramble, the competitions, the Fire Truck Golf Ball Drop, and this year’s prizes.

Listen to the full conversation HERE.

Don’t forget to tune into The Morning Thing this week and next week for a chance to win a golf ball for the Fire Truck Golf Ball Drop. See the details below on how you can win!

Need more info on this event, find it HERE.

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WNZR Wins CMBU Station of the Year Award

Our WNZR Crew share messages from Orlando, Florida and the CMB Momentum Conference after the announcement of our win of the CMBU Station of the Year!

Three students share their comments after accepting the award, Joe and Marcy Rinehart, and also alum Rachel Rinehart.

Listen to their comments HERE.

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Lacey Filkins of Experience Mount Vernon Shares About June First Friday

Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, shared details with us on June First Friday.

She talked about the theme for June, the activities available, food options, parking, and more!

Listen to the full conversation with Lacey HERE.

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Dr. Brenita Nicholas-Edwards Gives the MVNU Update for June

Dr. Brenita Nicholas-Edwards, Assistant Vice President of the Center for Global Engagement at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, gave us our monthly MVNU update.

She shared details on what is upcoming for MVNU this summer, information on General Assembly, and more!

Listen to the full conversation HERE.

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Doug McLarnan Shares about Walk for Ukraine

Doug McLarnan is participating in a Walk for Ukraine to help raise money for a great cause and in honor of two well-known men in Knox County.

Doug shared how he was inspired and influenced by Jim Buchwald and Bobby Herald and he decided to do the walk in honor of them.

He also gives us an update on where he is on his walk currently and how people can get involved with donating to the cause.

Listen to the full conversation HERE.

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Need to Refresh Your Quiet Time?

Does your quiet time need a reset? Is it hard to remind yourself everyday to take that time alone for just you and God? Maybe you need to refresh and renew what your quiet time looks like.

Crosswalk.com shares 10 tips to help renew that special time! Read all the steps they have HERE.

We hope those tips and tricks help bring life back to that all-so-important time with the Lord.

-The Morning Thing

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The Morning Thing Shares Prayers for Mom this Mother’s Day

The Morning Thing shared 8 beautiful prayers for Moms this Mother’s Day. All from Christianity.com, the prayers touch the lives and hearts of Moms in all different situations and walks of life this Mother’s Day.

Read the encouraging prayers by clicking HERE.

-Alyssa from The Morning Thing

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April 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 4/28/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects including a project to deal with storm water issues.
  • An update on city parks and the grounds maintenance.
  • Discussion on the 2023 cleanup that is coming soon in Mount Vernon
  • An update on the recommendation for senior housing from the Mount Vernon Planning Commission.
  • Information about the proposed plans for a housing development on Vernonview Drive, as housing is a huge need in the community.
  • Details on the opening day of Hiawatha Water Park. It will open on May 27th.
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council, including Mayor Starr’s thoughts on the legislation that passed on Monday for annexation in the city.
  • Discussion on what actions have been taken to improve the condition of Mount Vernon’s 12 ball fields.
  • Update on the City’s Police Department, including Mayor Starr’s thoughts on hiring a second community advocate.
  • An update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
  • Discussion on Mount Vernon’s adoption of residential ADA forms and how the forms benefit both citizens and first responders.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares his goals for April, including:
    • Cleaning up the streets
    • Dealing with storm damage
    • Improving utility infrastructure
  • Mayor Starr shares about the events happening in the city in May, including the Mount Vernon Memorial Day Parade, which WNZR’s very own Joe Rinehart will MC!
  • Mayor Starr tells us how we can pray for his team as they head into the month of May.
  • Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new YouTube page, The City of Mount Vernon. Public city meetings will be livestreamed and archived on this page. Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
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Francesca Battistelli Shares an Update and Talks About Her Special Winter Jam 2023 Appearance

WNZR’s Allison Prouty had the chance to speak with Francesca Battistelli! Francesca will be joining the Winter Jam Tour in Columbus this Saturday. This is the only tour stop she’ll be visiting, and it’s even more special since she hasn’t done much touring since recently giving birth to her sixth kid. You won’t want to miss this incredible night of Christian music. See below for all the details!

In the special conversation Francesca had with Allison, she shares an update on what she’s been up to lately, talks about the excitement of making a special appearance at Winter Jam 2023, discusses her recent collaboration with Sanctus Real, and plays Rapid Fire! Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

WinterJam 2023 is coming to Columbus this Saturday!

Saturday, January 28th â€“ at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive in Columbus
– Jam Nation Doors Open at 4pm
– General Admission Doors Open at 5pm
– Pre-Jam Party starts at 6pm
– Official show starts at 6pm

The Winter Jam 2023 Tour Lineup:

  • Jeremy Camp
  • We The Kingdom
  • Andy Mineo
  • Francesca Battistelli (Columbus only)
  • Disciple
  • Austin French
  • Newsong

At the Pre-Jam Party at 6pm:

  • Thrive Worship
  • Sean Be
  • Renee

Plus speaker: Zane Black

For more information on WinterJam 2023, click HERE.

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Dr Amy Kovach brings Summer Camps to MVNU

Dr Amy Kovach, the new VP for Academic Affairs, is bringing summer camps to MVNU. The camps will be held July 10-14 and July 17-21.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation she had with WNZR.

The first session of camps, held July 10-14, will include:

-Criminal Investigations: Students work to solve a mystery
-Pre-Law: Work with the Criminal Investigations camp to hold a trial
-Environmental Science: Collect samples and test them
-Film Production: Make a film during the week
-Education: Plan lessons and implement them with students

The following camps will be offered at the second session July 17-21:
-Art Design: Practice bookmaking, drawing, and photography
-Emergency Preparedness: Learn how the pros handle and manage emergencies
-Engineering: Explore the different types of engineering
-Exercise Science: Great for students interested in personal training or physical therapy
-Nursing: Explore MVNU’s nursing simulator

These camps are perfect for students wanting to learn about the fields that they’re interested in before they go to college. The camps will immerse the students in college life and help them learn if college is for them.

Camps cost $485 for one week and $920 to go both weeks. The cost directly covers the cost to attend the camp, meals, and housing. Watch mvnu.edu for more details.

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