Business of the Week: La Mexicana Cantina and Grill
Written by Steffany MurdockEach week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business.This week, Abril Murphy of La Mexicana Cantina and Grill joined Ray to talk about the restaurant.
Invaders vs. Crunch: A Night of Soccer Legends
Written by Steffany MurdockOtto Orf, previously a Goalkeeper with the Cleveland Crunch, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Orf talked about the upcoming fundraiser at Goodyear Hall, Invaders vs. Crunch: A Night of Soccer Legends.
From Stow To The Stars: Exploring The Cosmos with NASA's Dr. Greg Davis Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week our special guest has a special tie to the Akron community.
University of Akron graduate, Dr. Greg Davis, who started his professional career as a Physics teacher at Stow High School, has been with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, since 2005.
Currently their Principal Technologist; Davis has worked on a number of amazing projects, including the Juno spacecraft, three Mars landers, and Mars Pathfinder.
Listen now, as we find out what's next in his fascinating career, and explore some of the mysteries of space, starting first with a conversation about the Webb Space Telescope.
Greg Davis, Chief Technologist, NASA JPL
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA! Nick Hershey filled in for Ray this week.
The Highland Square Film Festival is coming up next Weekend, May 18, at the Highland Square Theater. Mina Riazzi joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the details.
Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. Jeanne Destro filled in for Ray this week. She and Joe disucssed the 1984 Rom-Com, Sixteen Candles.
Golf Tips: Length of the Rough & Speed of the Greens
Written by Steffany MurdockGolf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday with tips and info for golfers. Nick Hershey filled in for Ray this week. He talked with Dan about the Length of the Rough & Speed of the Greens.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. Nick Hershey filled in for Ray this week and talked with Dan about Medina Country Club.
Guardians Broadcaster, Jim Rosenhaus, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! They talked about Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, and the young team continuing to get better.
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Mayor Malik Talks Lock 3, Fire Chief Search, & More
Written by Steffany MurdockAkron Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He covered Akron happenings such as the Lock 3 renovations, Reservoir Park, the search for a new Fire Chief, and more.
Reservoir Park & Pool Renovation Project Underway In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron City officials and community leaders broke ground for a new pool and renovated recreation center at Reservoir Park in Goodyear Heights, on Tuesday.
The pool will be completely redone, and the community center will be partially demolished, expanded, and renovated.
The new pool will feature a 15-foot slide, shallow water play space, 25-meter lap lanes, climbing wall, shaded areas, updated bathhouse and more.
The community center will include an updated and modern building entrance, multi-purpose/meeting room, kitchen, art room, game room, and gathering space. Outdoor renovations will add more green scape, seating areas, improved pavement, and feature an enhanced fire pit area. The new center and grounds will provide more space for community gatherings and flexible programming space.
The project will cost around $10 million dollars, will be paid for with federal funds, and is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.
This is an illustration of what it will look like when it is done:
This is the planned layout:
Jeff Gilbert on Electric Vehicle Sales, Maintainance, & More
Written by Steffany MurdockJeff Gilbert , Auto Industry Expert with CBS News, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Jeff has kept an eye on Electric Vehicle (EV) trends and statistics. He broke down the sales of EVs, longevity, and maintainance.
Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they talked about CC Sabathia, who is going into the Guardians Hall of Fame, and Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson.