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08/11/2025

Today, we are starting the week off right by digging into God's Word on The Afternoon Drive! We dug into 1 Corinthians today and talked about worship! It says in 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul says "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." An example of this we talked about was exercising, and how that can be worship!...

Today, we are starting the week off right by digging into God’s Word on The Afternoon Drive! We dug into 1 Corinthians today and talked about worship! It says in 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul say…

08/11/2025

What is your favorite movie of all time? 🎬🍿🎥

08/11/2025

Today on The Morning Thing we had the opportunity to share some great tips for you and your kids when it comes to getting back in the groove of things. We hope these help your family!

https://themorningthing.com/2025/08/11/its-back-to-school-time/

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Annual Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Cruise-In.

Angry Farmer Trophy - Gavin Copley and his 1989 Jeep Camanche

Kid's Choice Trophy - Diana Brady and her 1968 Pontiac LeMans

People's Bank Trophy - Roger Stull and his 1958 Apache Truck

People's Favorite Trophy - Steve Allen and his 2000 Plymouth Prowler

Thanks to Jacob Francis for creating the incredible trophies. They are one of a kind art pieces!

08/10/2025

Congratulations to Maude Proper from Mount Vernon and Gretchen Tipton of Shreve.
Maude and Gretchen are our adult prize basket winners today at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

Maude and Gretchen are each receiving:
- A $50 gift card to Southside Diner MTV�- A $50 gift card to Dean's Jewelry
- An “On The Road with Big Blue” T-Shirt
- a Bible (New International Version)
- WNZR water bottle
- WNZR Tote Bag
- plus, WNZR goodies including Frisbees, guitar flyswatter, chip clips, magnets, coasters, cups, a hand fan and more

Thanks to Southside Diner and Dean’s Jewelry for their partnership in our adult prize giveaway.



Chris Bayless, our winner from Saturday night is pictured picking up his prizes!

08/10/2025

Congratulations to Abigail Smith from Howard - our Kid’s Prize Basket winner on Sunday at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival!

Abigail won a Kid’s ultimate summer fun prize basket!

This prize basket is packed full of goodies including:
*Sand bucket & shovel
*Bubble Wands
*Glow Football
*Sidewalk Chalk
*Glitter Beach Ball
*Sunglasses
*Water Bottle
*Cups
*Frisbees
*Push Pop Fidget Toy
*Jump Rope
*Children’s Coloring Bible and coloring pencils
*Kid’s Puzzle
*A Family 4 Pack of One-Day Passes to the Hiawatha Water Park ($36 value)
*the 2025 On The Road with Big Blue t-shirt and lots of WNZR goodies.

The basket is valued at $75!

Thanks to Hiawatha Water Park for their partnership in our prize giveaway.




Luke Conrad, our winner from Saturday night is pictured with is prize basket. He was so excited!

08/10/2025

Congratulations to Evanna Carson from Shreve - our Student Prize Basket winner at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival!

This prize basket is valued at over $225 and stuffed full of goodies!
* An MVNU satchel that is stuffed full of goodies!
* 4 T-Shirts
* MVNU Cougars BPA free aluminum water bottle
* MVNU Everyday 12-ounce Camp Mug
* MVNU Cougar Hat
* 2 Frisbees
* 1 Zippered Pouch
* WNZR guitar flyswatter
* NIV Bible
* A Family 4 Pack of One-Day Passes to the Hiawatha Water Park ($36 value)
* TWO tickets to Sonfest 2025 at MVNU ($80 value) SonFest@ Mount Vernon Nazarene University
* Plus lots of WNZR goodies.

Thanks to MVNU Admissions and Hiawatha Water Park for their partnership in this prize.

WNZR’s Xander DeVault is holding the prize basket.

08/10/2025

We have been having so much fun at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival !! Today is the last day to join in on the fun!

08/10/2025

The Wood Design challenge returned to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival this year.
In this challenge, artists are invited to showcase their best skills through the medium of wood, demonstrating their mastery in carving, sculpting, woodworking, or any other technique that highlights their expertise.

The 2025 Theme was - Carving the Future: MVMAF Woodworks of HeART.

The Wood Design Challenge Auction total was $3,115.
The Mount Vernon Rotary Club also donated $250.
50% of the sale for each piece goes back to the artist. The other 50% goes to the festival to help cover expenses and support next year’s event.

Here are results from the 2025 Wood Design Auction.
You can see pictures in Saturday's Photo Album.

08/10/2025

Our Bible verse for the week is James 5:19-20!!

08/10/2025

The Kiwanis Celebrity Pie Auction at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival featured 13 pies baked by local educators, and business leaders. This year’s auction total was $1,985.

Kiwanis Celebrity Pie Auction Results:
Mike Copley of CES Credit Union baked a cookies and cream pie. It was purchased for $100 by Bethann Cradick.

Dr. John Berry of Central Ohio Technical College made a mixed berry pie. It was purchased for $50 by Bethann Cradick.

Ryan Gallwitz of Centerburg Schools made a Dutch Apple Pie. It was purchased for $35 by Kathy Greenich.

Jason Snively of Danville School made a chocolate chip cake with butter cream icing. It was purchased for $25 by Michael Copley.

Ohio Eastern Star donated an apple caramel crumble pie. It was purchased for $45 by Diane Henwood.

Bill Seder from Mount Vernon City Schools made a peanut butter pie. It was purchased for $55 by Lory Neely.

Kathy Greenich from the Knox County Career Center brought a pie made by her sister Crystal Browning. It was purchased for $500 by Gary Keesee.

Katie Ellis from the United Way of Knox County made a key lime pie with chocolate topping. It was purchased for $75 by Joe and Marcy Rinehart.

Alyssa Gomez-Lawrence from Kenyon College made a peanut butter pie. It was purchased for $250 by Gary Keesee.

Jackelyn LeMaster from the Mount Vernon Key Club made a chocolate chip pie that came with a special carrier, a $20 gift card to Round Hill Diary and chocolate syrup. The package was purchased for $225 by Wendi Fowler.

Laurie Gallwitz from Park National Bank made a blueberry pie. It was purchased for $325 by John Ruckman Auctioneer.

Alice Hutzel from Knox Community Hospital made a premier peach pie. It was purchased for $200 by Kathy White.

Cindy McDowell from ACS Title made an apple crumble pie. It was purchased for $100 by David McDowell Auctioneer.

Thanks to all the bakers and buyers. Proceeds from this auction will benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library coordinated by the United Way of Knox County Ohio.
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon for their commitment and service to our community