MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding joined The Morning Thing on 2/2/18 for a campus update.
He talked about how MVNU is doing in the new year, why high school students should consider MVNU as their college choice, and how our campus deals with crazy winter weather.
Click HERE to hear Dr. Spaulding’s conversation with Eddie Dilts from The Morning Thing.
This week’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on “Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County”. Daria Swisher of The Morning Thing talked with Lisa Rutter from United Way and Ashley Phillips from the Knox County Health Department about this successful program. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
For more information about Crunch Out Obesity, click HERE
For more information about getting healthy in Knox County, go to gethealthyknox.org
WNZR’s Jenna Potts talks with Dan Bremnes.
Dan is part of the WinterJam 2018 lineup. He shared about his start in the music industry and how he got connected to WinterJam. He also talks about his new record and the inspiration behind the album.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.
For this week’s Morning Thing Fave 5, our co-hosts share their favorite Christmas memories.
Sheryl O’ Neil is the Branch Manager for the Centerburg office of Interchurch Social Services. Sheryl talked with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart about the need in Centerburg.
On average, Sheryl is seeing 45 families per month! She shared how the funds from Food For The Hungry is helping meet the needs of these families.
She also shared her goals for 2018.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
There is also a special wreath auction happening in Centerburg to benefit Food For The Hungry. 8 wreaths are on display at First Knox National Bank in Centerburg. Stop by and place your silent bid today. The largest bidder on each wreath at Noon on Saturday 12/9, gets this special Christmas gift! Check out these gorgeous wreaths HERE.
Katie Frazier is the branch manager for Interchurch Social Services in Fredericktown.
She talked with WNZR’s Lilly Buckley about the needs that she is seeing, the donations that will help their ministry and how Food For The Hungry helps them meet the needs of families in Fredericktown.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
For more information about the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org
The Knox County Career Center is hosting a live auction of some incredible themed baskets. All items have been donated, so all proceeds benefit the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive! There are 7 themed baskets, including a special one for Ohio State Fans!
These baskets are amazing, ranging in value from $200 to over $2,600!
Click HERE to check them out!
Last year, Emily Hollis purchased the wedding package. She shared her success story with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart. Click HERE to hear how this basket gave her daughter the perfect wedding.
Do some Christmas shopping this Saturday and attend the Knox County Career Center auction of baskets! You can get a special, one-of-a-kind gift for someone on your list (or yourself)!
When – Saturday, 12/9 at 1pm
Where – Memorial Theater, 112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon
Please come up the steps to the main entrance of Memorial Theater (Veteran’s Hall on the second floor).
(Mom’s Night Out package pictured above)
The Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive is making a difference! Your donations are helping meet the needs at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with the new officers Lt. Christine Baker and Lt. Megan Ashcraft. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
How can you get involved?
Stop by one of the numerous collection points this Saturday and make your donation.
Collection Points for the Food For The Hungry Drive on Saturday, December 9th
9:00 am – Noon: Post Office, Dollar General, Hometown Market; 9:00am -2:00 pm Interchurch office
9:00 am – Noon: First-Knox National Bank, Killbuck Savings Bank
9:00 am -2:00 pm Hometown Market, Interchurch office;
Millwood December 4 – 9: Spearman’s Restaurant (cash only);
Post Office, Library, Interchurch office
Foodstock is back at the Memorial Theater to benefit the 2017 Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.
Elixir Presents sponsors a Beatles Tribute to Sgt. Pepper.
The event will be Thursday, December 7 at 7pm.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Chris Petee about this event. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is supporting the Knox County Food For The Hungry drive in a unique way. Their “Food for Fines” campaign is underway for 2017! The libraries around the county are collecting food and monetary donations to pay off library fines. It’s a great way to make a donation to Food For The Hungry!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with John Chidester, Library Director, about this wonderful collection. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Here is more information about “Food for Fines”.
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