Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. Jeanne Destro filled in for Ray Horner this week. She and Joe went back to 1976 with All The President's Men.
Summit County Welcomes Refugees, Immigrants and New Citizens
Written by Steffany MurdockSummit County is celebrating Welcoming Week, highlighting the role of immigrants, refugees, and new citizens in building and growing the community. Greta Johnson, Assistant Chief of Staff for Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. She discussed Welcoming Week and the continuing issues in Springfield, Ohio with Haitian Immigrants.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday. Jeanne Destro filled in for Ray this week and talked with Dan about back issues, golf balls, and more.
Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! It's been a special season for the Guardians. Jim discussed the teams' growth, the coaching staff, and more.
Three Shot, One Trampled Outside Akron Apartment Complex
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police say there was some sort of altercation early Thursday morning that led to three people getting shot, and one person being trampled in the ensuing melee, at a gathering outside the Park Lane Manor Apartment complex on Clifford Avenue, in South Akron.
All four victims suffered what police describe as "non life-threatening" injuries, with one of them; a 53 year old man, found in a parking lot with a gunshot wound to his leg.
He was taken by EMS to the hospital, but the others; a 19 year old and a 45 year old, arrived at Summa Health, Akon City Hospital on their own.
A 49 year old woman who got trampled by the crowd trying to flee the gunfire, was also treated there for her injures.
But what exactly caused the shooting, and who did it, are still unknown, and police are asking for tips.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411or by at www.AkronCops.org.
The Molto Bella Auto Show is This Weekend!
Written by Steffany MurdockThe 11th Annual Molto Bella Auto Show is September 22nd at Hale Farm & Village! Founder Frank Todaro joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the event, supporting great causes, and more.
Student Athletes of the Week: Sarah Schueler & Dionte Younger Jr.
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 Firestone CLC.
Dionte Younger Jr. is a letter winner in both Football and Track. His accomplishments include: 1st team All City, 2nd team All District, 2nd team All Conference, and Best LB (Akron City). Dionte excels in the classroom as well. He's an Honor Roll Student with a 3.0 GPA. Dionte is involved with the community as part of the Always Climbing Project and 100 Black Men.
The Akron Marathon is right around the corner, September 28th. Laura McElrath is the VP of Operations & Race Director with the Akron Marathon. She joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about this year's race.
Dr. Debbie Plate, from Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about the importance of hydrating properly and watching your caffeine intake.
Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they discussed the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation and Award, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and more.
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Reverand Robert 'Bob' Denton passed over the weekend. Leanne Graham, President and CEO of the Victims Assisstance Program, joined the Ray Horner Morning show to talk about Bob Denton's legacy.
CBS's Auto Industry Expert, Jeff Gilbert, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Hyundai and General Motors are joining forces and working together to develop new cars. Ray and Jeff discuss the team up, the industry, and more.
Business of the Week: North Hill Marble & Granite
Written by Steffany MurdockEach week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Tia Watson of North Hill Marble & Granite joined Ray.
Akron Shooting Suspect Arrested Near Cleveland Following Police Chase
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 39 year old man who allegedly shot a woman in Akron, then forced her into his pickup truck, was arrested after a police chase that ended in crash on I-480 near Cleveland, on Friday morning.
Police say the shooting ocurred in the 600 block of Cuyahoga Falls Avenue on North Hill, and that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, fled from police who tried to stop him, with the chase ending I-480 West near the Southwood overpass and the Tiedeman Road exit., in Brooklyn.
After the crash, which tied up traffic along the highway for some time; the suspect surrendered peacefully, and the 38 year old woman he allegedly shot was taken to the hospital for treatment of what police describe as non life-threatening injuries.