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The rivalry between Archbishop Hoban, St. Vincent-St. Mary has come to an end. Hoban's Football Coach Tim Tyrrell joined Ray to discuss why. 

Mark Greer, candidate for Akron Mayor, Akron native, and Coordinator of Great Streets Akron, joined Ray. They discussed Mark's goals, experience, and run for the position.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan joined Ray. The tragedy in East Palestine has highlighted the need for training and planning for emergency situations. Mayor Horrigan explains the training and preparation Akron goes through to respond to major events. 

Akron City Council Member, Jeff Fusco, joined Ray. They talked about the Safe Pledge Program, encouraging bars and restaurants to keep their areas safe by following Covid-19 protocols. 

Council Member Jeff Wilhite announced that he is running for Mayor of Akron. He joined Ray to discuss his choice to run, his experience, priority issues, and more.

Carol Costello, newscaster formally with WAKR, joined Ray. They discussed a violent crime from the 80's that she covered on WAKR. She's diving in deeper via podcast, she explains to Ray why the case of Phyllis Cottles has stuck with her all these years.

It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Teresa LeGrair, President & CEO Akron Urban League, joined Ray to discuss what this day means to Akron. 

If you're thinking about retirement, you'll need to know about Social Security. What needs to be in place, what needs to be done, and what changes have been made? Robert Fenn from the Social Security Administration joined Ray with the details. 

Monday, the Akron Public Schools Board of Education Elected Derrick Hall as President, and Diana Autry as Vice President. Derrick joined Ray to talk about the district and the agreement with AEA.  

The Well CDC is a non-profit in Akron. They have a community tool library, where you can borrow tools you need for DIY projects and repairs.

Tool Library Facilities Manager, Chris Norris, he joined Jeanne to talk about the tool lending program and more.