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Amazon announced that they will invest an estimated $7.8 billion over the next six years to build data center operations in central Ohio. It will be thesecond-largest private sector investment in state history. Governor Mike DeWine joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about it. He talked with Jeanne Destro who is filling in for Ray.

 
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 07:53

State of the State Address Analysis

Governor Mike DeWine delivered his State of the State Address on Tuesday. Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, Dr. John Green, joined Ray to talk about it. They discussed DeWine's focus on children and families, his second term agenda, biggest challenges he faces, and more. 

The number of COVID-19 cases has been rising of late, but so has the vaccination rate. Most adult Ohioans have the capability of getting their vaccine, and many have been fully vaccinated, in that they have already had their second shot.

Governor Mike DeWine joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the latest numbers and the rates of vaccination, which have been encouraging. However, he still maintains Ohioans need to keep masking up and keeping the measures going in order to get back to some normalcy. By using sports terminology, DeWine says the mask is the defense and the vaccine is the offense.

The governor has had to balance the health measure side with economics for the last 13 months, and he sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Restaurants have seen an increase in diners, and DeWine believes Ohio will see a nice summer if everything goes to plan.


A week ago, Governor Mike DeWine stated during one of his daily COVID-19 briefings that when the state was able to get to 50 coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents in Ohio that we would be able to lift all remaining health orders, including mandatory masks in public. 
 
While we are not quite there yet, Ohio is making progress. 
 
With Thursday's update, the governor noted that we are at 155 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 residents. That number is down from roughly 180 per 100,000 just a week ago. Still, the governor says, this week's statistics are considered "high incidence," but again we are trending in a positive direction. 
 
The state is also trending toward more normalcy and more events and venues reopening. 
 
Thursday Governor DeWine said he was hopeful that we would have full county and state fairs this summer after most all across the state, including the Summit County Fair and the Ohio State Fair, were canceled last year due to the pandemic. 
 
The governor added that while there might be some accomodations made, including limited capacity in grandstands and more, we are trending towards "full county fairs" this summer. 
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It will be a different Thanksgiving in America due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fewer families will gather for the holiday, many showing off their meals and side dishes via Zoom or other video conferencing software. However, it is inevitable that some may defy the stay-at-home advisories or orders, which could contribute to yet another spike in coronavirus cases.

Governor Mike DeWine made time Tuesday morning to call into WAKR’s Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss a variety of topics surrounding the pandemic. According to DeWine, much of the spread, at least in recent months, has been in the community, from weddings to funerals, to formal and informal gatherings. He admits, however, that there is “very little outbreak” coming from schools.

The governor also touched on the impact the virus has had on the hospitals, which, through Monday, have over four thousand patients being tended to. In the spring, COVID-19 was sequestered mainly in the urban and higher population areas of Ohio, but by the fall, it has spread to all 88 counties, which means services may be more scarce.

“This is going to threaten services, like elective surgeries,” the governor says. “As this virus continues to roar up, it’s going to slow more and more things down in the economy. Keeping safe, keeping our mask on, keeping a distance…we gotta keep the virus down is what each and every one of us does every day that will determine that."

DeWine says he is having ongoing conversations with Senators Portman and Brown about another round of stimulus dollars, but now says he is not as optimistic that it gets done.

"We need additional help,” says DeWine. “We do need a bill coming out of Congress.”

As for Thanksgiving, the governor says he normally has a big get-together with family, but plans have changed with the pandemic. He and Fran have sent out pies to their family members who are not in the Cedarville area.

On the morning of the announcement of mask mandates in seven counties, Ohio governor Mike DeWine joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss a slew of issues, most of which were related to COVID-19.

The governor talked at length about the continued fight against the virus in Ohio, from the urging of social distancing to the importance of mask use. He also touched on the spike in cases Ohio has seen, and he says he does not want to close the state down again as long as businesses and citizens comply.

DeWine also mentioned the recent school guidelines passed by the state. Teachers and administrators will be required to wear masks, and face coverings is strongly recommended for students from grades three and up.


Friday, 08 May 2020 07:50

Ray Horner Podcast - 5/8/2020

:17 - Governor Mike DeWine announced a slow rollout of restaurant and salon openings. The morning show panel touched on this new order, which allows for restaurants to open outdoor dining on May 15th and for indoor eaters on May 21st.

5:53 - Each week, Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joins the program to give an update on how his city is combating the Coronavirus. The mayor talked about the reopening of restaurants and how to enforce this protocol.

11:53 - Some have put off procedures during this pandemic, but eventually they’ll need to be taken care of. Cleveland Clinic-Akron General’s Dr. Joseph Lahorra discussed the surgeries that will need to be tended to, and how safely they will go about matters.

17:17 - In non-COVID-19 news, a case thought to have been cold really warmed up, as new evidence led to who murdered Barbara Blatnik in 1987. Author and investigative journalist James Renner talked about the new DNA evidence that connected to James Zastawnik, and how her body was found in the woods not far from Blossom Music Center.


Friday, 08 May 2020 04:58

Ohio Restaurants Reopening May 15th, 21st

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today announced the next phase of the Responsible RestartOhio plan as it relates to restaurants, bars, and personal care services.

As part of today's announcement, Governor DeWine reminded Ohioans that COVID-19 is still incredibly dangerous and stressed the importance of continuing to exercise safe health habits as different sectors of the economy begin to reopen.

"Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it's also a risk if you don't move forward. We're on a dangerous road that has never been traveled before in Ohio and the danger is that we relax and stop taking precautions," said Governor DeWine. "All of us collectively control this. I ask you to take calculated risks and make good judgments. Continue social distancing, washing your hands, and wearing face coverings. If you aren't concerned with what happens to you, do it for others."

RESTAURANTS/BARS: 

Restaurants and bars in Ohio will be permitted to reopen as follows: 

  • Outdoor dining: May 15
  • Dine-in service: May 21

To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's  Restaurant Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for restaurant and bar owners to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES:

Personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on May 15. 

To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's  Personal Services Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for personal care service providers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.

CURRENT OHIO DATA: 

There are 22,131 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 1,271 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 4,140 people have been hospitalized, including 1,167 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov. 

Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube page

For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

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Wednesday, 06 May 2020 08:49

Ray Horner Podcast - 5/6/2020 Part 1

:17 - Each weekday afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine conducts a press briefing, updating the viewers and listeners (carried live at 2 PM on WAKR) on the latest statistics and storylines revolving around COVID-19. He has the day off today, but gave time to the Ray Horner Morning Show to break down what was mentioned at yesterday’s briefing. DeWine talked about the budget cuts and using "rainy day” funds, and he laid out his process of reopening Ohio.

12:54 - A little over a decade ago, the United States skidded into a recession and it took many years to climb out. How long will it take for the country to rebound this time around? Capital Financial’s Richard Peterson shared his thoughts, and he advised folks on do’s and dont's with their 401(k) and portfolios.

20:10 - Could this be nearing the end of the line for Francisco Lindor in Cleveland? The Indians have offered him a substantial contact, but his camp is preferring to test the free agency waters.


Thursday, 30 April 2020 08:52

Ray Horner Podcast - 4/30/2020 Part 1

The topic that took over much of the press briefings this week in Ohio was the subject of masks. Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. governor Jon Husted clarified that wearing masks is suggested for customers and it’s up to businesses whether to enforce it or not.

5:49 - Each week, Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joins the Ray Horner Morning Show to go over what’s on his plate during the Coronavirus and the lockdown. First up, the mayor talked about some city workers going back to work starting Monday the 4th, then he gives an economic look and if dollars will come into the city.

15:37 - One thing is certain is that the face of education will be changing, from the college level down to pre-schools and daycares. Norton superintendent Dana Addis has also been a teacher and coach, and he looked at education from inside the classroom to the courts and playing fields, and how they will have to adjust and adapt.


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