Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray has been the WAKR Morning host for since 2000 after a successful career in the Erie , Pennsylvania market as a Host and Operation Manager for WAKR/ WZPR / WMDE radio in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ray won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Sportscaster of the year two times and is currently the play-by-play voice of Hiram College Athletics. Ray has been involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Akron Children's Concert Society, Akron Public Schools, and The Embrace Care Clinic. Ray loves baseball, outdoor activities and spending time with his four children, Elizabeth, Rocco, Ava and Gia. Ray, his wife, Melissa and the children live in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Friday, 15 March 2024 04:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Kendal Batchik & Michael Walter
Written by Steffany Murdock
The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital. This week's athletes are from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Kendal Batchik is a three year letterman, three year starter for the Fighting Irish Girls Basketball Team. 2023 WTCBCA Honorable Mention Candidate and a 2023 All Inland…
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Tuesday, 12 March 2024 07:26
Copley Indians Head to Finals & Hoban Knights Head to Regionals
Written by Steffany Murdock
Ray previewed two basketball games: The Girls of Copley High School are in the State Finals and the Boys of Hoban High School are headed to Regionals. Coach of the Copley Indians Girls Basketball Team, Julie Solis, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about her team heading into…
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Tick season has begun and the mild winter means it will be a heavy one. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about tick bites, removal, and more.
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Dr. Windy Cole is a Podiatry Specialist and a Wound Care Specialist. She joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about wound care, foot care, diabetic wounds, and more.
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Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens! Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
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Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens! Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
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Tuesday, 12 March 2024 04:49
First Ladies Celebration: LaCretia Garfield
Written by Steffany Murdock
Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens! LaCretia Garfield is the focus of today's profile. Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum. …
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Today Ray features First Lady Julia Grant. Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens! Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
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Friday, 08 March 2024 16:17
Countdown To Totality: Solar Eclipse Readiness & Safety Tips Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
April 8th is going to be a big day in Northeast Ohio, with thousands of of visitors from all over the country expected flock here for the first total solar eclipse of the sun visible from this area since 1806. It will quite literally be the chance of a lifetime,…
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Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. He tells us behind the scenes info, fun facts, and more. This week, Joe goes back to 1989 to talk about Major League.
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Today Ray features First Lady Julia Grant. Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens! Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum. …
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Golf Pro Dan Dauk joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday. This week he talked about Spring Golf, swinging the club, and more.
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Each month, Ray Horner will sit down and conduct in person interviews with Akron dignitaries of the past and present. This month, Don Plusquellic joined Ray. He talked about his time as Mayor of Akron, resigning, and more.
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Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:49
Mayor Malik on the Interbelt, Police & Fire Depts, and More
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Shammas Malik, Mayor of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The Mayor has been busy! He talked with Ray about his trip to DC, the future of the Interbelt, changes with the Akron Police and Fire Departments, and mental health.
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