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, 12 April 2024 04:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Jessie Crookston & Finn Schmitt
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The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital.This week's athletes are from Wadsworth High School. Jessie Crookston is a senior and leader of the Softball team. She is a 4 year starter and Letter winner, 3x All-Suburban League and All-Medina County Team, and 2x…
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Scott Callaghan, former Women's Basketball Coach, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Women's Basketball viewership is on the rise. Ray and Scott discussed why popularity is rising and discussed Women's Basketball Star, Caitlin Clark.
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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, Ray sat down with Joey Arrietta, Owner/GM of the Akron Racers.
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Donny Osmond joined Ray on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about his career and his upcoming show at the Akron Civic Theatre on July 6th.
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Each week WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week he talked with Dawn Distler. Dawn is the Chief Executive Officer of Metro RTA.
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Guardians Owner, Paul Dolan, joined Ray on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed the Renovations of Progressive Field, the transition from Tito to Vogt, and more.
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Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week, Jeanne Destro filled in for Ray. She and Joe went back to 1984 to discuss the film, DUNE.
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday with tips and info for golfers. Nick Hershey stepped in for Ray this week and talked with Dan about the difficulties Spring brings to the game.
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This week Nick Hershey stepped in for Ray and Dan talked about Boulder Creek Golf Club.
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Friday, 05 April 2024 08:23
Connecting Today's Kent State Students To The Lessons Of May 4, 1970
Written by Steffany Murdock
Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora was an eyewitness on May 4, 1970, and her late brother, Alan, was one of the students wounded when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on students demonstrating against the war in Vietnam. Canfora is currently a Professional in Residence, and Assistant Professor of Journalism at Kent…
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Friday, 05 April 2024 05:07
Student Athletes of the Week: Cassidy Perry & Blaise Donatelli
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 Manchester High School. Sophomore Cassidy Perry is a three-sport athlete at Manchester High School. Cassidy plays tennis in the fall, basketball in the winter, and really excels at softball. Last…
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. The search for a new Police Chief continues. There is some concern about the law requiring the city to hire from within. The Mayor discussed the situation, the importance of diversity, and more.
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Dr. Toni Cooper, Psychologist and Author, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. Aging can have an impact on your personality and demeanor. Dr. Cooper discussed staying open and positive through the years.
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Tuesday, 02 April 2024 08:17
The International Staff Songsters, Songs of Love Tour
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Major Bob Watson from the Salvation Army of Summit County joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. There will be a free concert on April 3rd at the Akron/Summit County Public Library. Major Watson discussed the event, the talent, and more.
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