Kevin Henthorn, Knox County Veterans Services, joined Alyssa Sidle in talking about the National Day of the Deployed.
Kevin shared his insight into what it is like to be a deployed service member and also what the family of the service member faces. He also told us how we can better help deployed service members and their families.
Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Henthorn below:
Today is National Savings Day and to celebrate we shared some great and life-changing advice from the staff of Crown Financial Ministries. They put together a list of their favorite money saving tips.
“The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”, which means that we have an office full of brilliant budgeters, savers, and investors, all serving as faithful stewards, eager to hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Because our staff is full of creative and practical ideas, we asked them to share some of their best savings and budgeting tips.”
Read the list of tips HERE.
We are happy to partner with Crown Financial Ministries to bring you My Money Life with Chuck Bentley. Tune in at 3:50pm each weekday to hear more practical and helpful financial advice from the Crown Team.
WNZR had the chance to catch up with staff members of Knox Starting Point ahead of their 2023 Fall Fundraiser.
The Fun Run and Family Day is coming up this Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 12pm and Big Blue with our Big Blue Crew will be there. Anyone is welcome to participate. Alone, with friends, with a group or church, young and young at heart! Participate in our family activities, walk or run, and raise funds for Starting Point!
The Annual Fundraiser: Fun Run & Family Day is a great entry point to get involved in Starting Point. It allows you the opportunity to gather sponsors (optional), get a t-shirt, race packet and entry in prize drawings! As a local ministry, Starting Point uses events like the Fun Run & Family Day to raise funds in order to offer all services at no cost to our clients.
This year’s event will be held at the Fredericktown Community “Sockman” Park. There will be fun and games for the whole family.
Listen to our conversations with Diana Wetzel, Jenn Furay, Abbey Ernst, and Heather Lanzer below:
As the year rapidly approaches its final stretch, it is time to seize the moment and make the most of the time left. While we may have had our fair share of ups and downs throughout the year, there’s still an abundance of opportunities to savor the rest of 2023 and create lasting memories.
Alyssa and Allison shared 6 Ways to Make the Most of the Rest of 2023 from Crosswalk.com, read the full article HERE.
“John 10:10 shares that the Lord gives “life and life abundantly,” and that is very true in how we view our lives. God has graciously given us this time, but we get to decide through Free Will and choice how we will spend or squander these precious days. Life will offer abundant lessons or experiences for the good or the difficult, but how you navigate is determined if you do so within or without God. To really spend these final days of 2023 well, navigate with God. God loves you deeply, and even through the fiercest storm or the most beautiful of days, doing life with Him is spending life well. Go forth and live life abundantly in this last breath of 2023.”
Let’s embark on a journey to embrace the beauty of the present and make the most of the days ahead. The rest of 2023 holds endless possibilities for joy, growth, and fulfillment. By reflecting on your achievements and setting meaningful goals, you can make the most of the remaining months of the year.
We hope you find some inspiration from what we shared this morning!
-Alyssa and Allison
Tom Wise is a veteran who has a passion for veterans and for the local men who lost their lives serving and fighting in the war in Vietnam.
Tom shares about his project that will help honor the lives lost from our community and also help honor the families still grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Listen to how you can get involved with this great project and the full conversation with Tom below:
WNZR does not endorse or support any events or entries on this list. We recommend that each family or individual use their own discretion before participating or attending.
Fall officially kicked off on Saturday, and Ohio is so beautiful in the Fall. Of course, there are so many fun things that you can do in the fall, like apple picking, exploring a state park, trying out new fall recipes, and having fun with your family.
Ohio.org has a list of 100 fun things to do in Ohio during the Fall. Check out this list HERE for some ideas for your family!
Sonfest 2023 is just around the corner and WNZR’s Mike Basko caught up with McKenna Johns of The Young Escape to preview their upcoming performance.
McKenna shared some details about the band which is made of her and her three siblings — Ryan, Kyrsten, and Luke.
She talked about her background in music and some fun stories with touring on the road. Listen to the full conversation with McKenna below.
MTVarts Presents Matilda Jr. the weekend of September 15th-17th in Mount Vernon at the Knox Memorial Theatre.
WNZR had the opportunity to chat with cast members from the show and also the choreographer for Matilda Jr.
Alyssa Sidle spoke with Kiersten Clinedinst (Matilda), Drew Caton (Mr. Wormwood), Reese Ferenbaugh (Mrs. Wormwood), Zach Cramer (Nigel), Jillian Snow (Alice), Kiarah Smith (Miss Honey), and Tony Ingham the show choreographer.
They all shared their individual backgrounds in theatre and how much they have enjoyed working on this production.
Listen to the full conversations below:
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR.is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
The new Executive Director of the United Way of Knox County, Lori Jones-Perkins, gives us some details about the 2023 United Way Campaign. Their goal this year is to raise 1 million dollars to support the education, finances, and health of our community. She tells us about the events the United Way has planned, and she gives us details on how to give. Lori also encourages new donors!
Go to the United Way of Knox County’s website to learn more!
Jane Frickey from Lifewise Academy tells us about this exciting new program coming to Mount Vernon City Schools! She tells us about what Lifewise Academy is, how she got involved, and how you can sign your student up to join the program!
Go to lifewise.org/interest/, type in your school district, and click “visit school district page” to sign up and learn more.
Rise and Shine 