Tuesday, 17 July 2018 10:30
AUDIO: Mayor Horrigan on Gun Violence, First Night
Written by Tony Mazur
Three teenagers were gunned down in the 400 block of Noah Avenue over the weekend. Due to the rash of gun violence in the city of late, the mayor and chief of police addressed the bloodshed in the area on Monday afternoon. Dan Horrigan, the mayor of Akron, called into…
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Tuesday, 17 July 2018 10:22
AUDIO: Mark Gerberich Previews Soap Box Derby Week
Written by Tony Mazur
The city of Akron has seen its share of ups lately, but one constant has been going downhill: the All-American Soap Box Derby, of course. Mark Gerberich is in his second full year as president of the Soap Box Derby, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to go over the…
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Monday, 16 July 2018 20:32
AUDIO: AFT President Randi Weingarten on School Safety
Written by Tony Mazur
Summer is halfway over, and while students have just over a month to soak up the sun, educators and administrators are gearing up for a new school year come August. One of the biggest topics in education of late has not been about the curriculum, but student safety. Randi Weingarten,…
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Monday, 16 July 2018 20:21
AUDIO: Twinsburg Mayor on New Cornerstone Business Park
Written by Tony Mazur
Automobile manufacturers have vacated the Rust Belt for decades in favor of greener or overseas pastures. Many communities have seen the plant shut down and families out of work, and the towns have yet to recover. However, Twinsburg is a success story on how to revitalize a town after a…
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A controversial topic throughout President Trump's campaign, and especially recently, has been immigration and what to do in the near and distant future. Immigration attorney from the International Institute, Farhad Sethna, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the recent events. Locally, Sethna says most of the immigrants that…
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018 09:07
AUDIO: Mayor Horrigan on the Sewer Project, Rubber Bowl
Written by Tony Mazur
Questions have risen over time on the sewer project in Akron, mainly about the safety of the water supply as well as the cost for the residents. The mayor of Akron, Dan Horrigan, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to answer some questions on the project. Horrigan says the city…
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018 07:58
AUDIO: Dr. John Green Settling Into Job As President
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been a busy few weeks, but Dr. John Green is settling into his new job as president of the University of Akron. Dr. Green, also the director of the Bliss Institute and a frequent guest on the Ray Horner Morning Show, joined the program in studio to discuss…
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It’s over. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ strange season, filled with highs and lows, came to a close Friday night with a four-game sweep by the Golden State Warriors. John Michael, the voice of the Cavs, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to reflect on the season that was, including the team…
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Tuesday, 05 June 2018 08:16
AUDIO: Dr. Kevin Kern on 50 Years Since RFK Assassination
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been a half century since the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy inside Los Angeles’s Ambassador Hotel. With the events that occurred in the immediate and distant future, how much different would the country be? Dr. Kevin Kern, historian at the University of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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Wednesday, 30 May 2018 08:59
AUDIO: Mayor Horrigan on Innerbelt Future, Firestone Stadium
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been almost two years since the little-used Innerbelt was closed, but its use in the present day is increasing. Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about a slew of local topics, including what is happening with the present and future of the…
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The city of Barberton continues to find new and innovative ways of revamping its image. Bill Judge, the mayor of Barberton, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the infrastructure in the city. From road repairs to retaining businesses, Judge believes the town’s infrastructure is quite healthy. PPG,…
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Friday, 25 May 2018 07:55
AUDIO: Don Walters Discusses Front Street, Portage Crossing Development
Written by Tony Mazur
Cuyahoga Falls has a number of destinations for locals to check out, and those areas continue to improve. Don Walters, the mayor of Cuyahoga Falls, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about what is happening near Portage Crossing and down by the waterfront. First, Walters talked about Front…
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Wednesday, 23 May 2018 09:08
AUDIO: Akron AAA Shares Travel Tips For Busy Weekend
Written by Tony Mazur
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and many who have endured cabin fever throughout the cold months are looking to flee town for a few days. However, it is handy to have a few pointers at one's disposal. Brian Thomas, the president of Akron AAA, joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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After over thirty years and 369 wins under his belt, John Gramuglia has decided to pass the torch. The head coach of the Wadsworth wrestling team joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to look back on his decorated career with the Grizzlies. Gramuglia felt this was the right time to…
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