Golf Pro Dan Dauk joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed buying irons, holiday gifting, and more.
Dr. C. Michael Robinson Jr., Superintendent of Akron Public Schools, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. With population changes in the city, the school district is redistricting. They discussed student population, transportation, and more.
Akron Canton Food Bank Set to Serve Record Number in 2023
Written by Katie Lee
As the year draws to a close the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank reports that it will have served more people in 2023 than any other year in their history with the agency anticipating that they will reach over 3 million visits to their pantries and other hunger relief partners by the end of the calendar year.
Speaking to News5 President and CEO of the foodbank Dan Flowers says there is an urgent need in our area as the problem of poverty and food insecurity increases, comparing the current situation to fighting a five-alarm fire with a bucket brigade.
Flowers notes that as the need increases the foodbank is struggling to meet demand with Flowers saying, “What we're doing is distributing less food to more people. There are more people than ever coming into food pantries right now."
And as that demand grows Flowers is asking the community for their help whether that be through volunteering or donations, noting that for every dollar donated the foodbank is able to provide four meals for people in need. If interested in helping out you can visit akroncantonfoodbank.org for more information.
Dan Horrigan Reflects on 8 Years as Mayor
Written by Steffany MurdockDan Horrigan's time as Mayor of Akron is coming to an end. Mayor Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to reflect on his 8 years as mayor.
Police Seek Suspect In "Senseless" Murder Over Cigar In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 21 year old clerk at Border's Drive Through at 1365 South Arlington Street in Akron was killed late Tuesday night by a customer who wanted a particular kind of cigar, and tried to use a bill that wasn't in acceptable condition to pay for it.
Police say the man, who walked up to the drive through window, started arguing with the clerk, pulled a gun, and demanded a Black& Mild cigar. Then, even though the clerk gave it to him; the suspect still shot him before running away.
The Summit County Medical Examiner's office has identified the clerk as Ahmad Alibrahim, of Akron, and they say he died as the result of a gunshot wound to the neck.
Now police are looking for the killer, who is described as a black male around 18-25 years old, in what they are calling an "incredibly senseless" tragedy.
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, which is now reportedly offering a $5,000 reward: call 330-434-COPS.
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411 or accessing the link on the Akron Police website: www.AkronCops.org.
UAW Files Charges Against Honda, Hyundai, & Volkswagen
Written by Steffany MurdockThe United Auto Workers (UAW ) has accused Honda, Hyundai, and Volkswagen of illegal union-busting. Jeff Gilbert, auto industry expert with CBS, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the charges filed by the UAW.
Ohio Attorney General Speaks on Missing Children As Search for Cleveland Teen Continues
Written by Katie Lee
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is speaking out on the number of missing children in Northeast Ohio as investigators continue to search for Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams who's been missing for almost 6 months, with his case now becoming Ohio’s longest active Amber Alert.
As reported by 19 News Williams was last seen on June 17th after attending a house party in Cleveland’s Broadway Slavic Village neighborhood. The U.S. Marshal’s and an anonymous community member are offering a reward totalling $22,500 for information that leads to the whereabouts of the missing teen.
Meanwhile Attorney General Yost is encouraging parents to be more aware of what’s going on with their kids, noting that social media in particular is where the danger lies saying, “It isn’t lurking in the shrubs, the danger is in the cell phone, it’s in the tablet, it’s on their computer.”
The Cleveland Police ask that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Keshaun Willimas contact them at 216-623-5400 or 911.
You can also call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4-WANTED
Teen Suspect Arrested In Fatal Highway Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Protecting Yourself & Others from Illness During the Holidays
Written by Steffany MurdockThe holidays are upon us and people are traveling and gathering. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about the importance of making sure you're vaccinated and protected from the Flu, Covid, RSV, Pneumonia, and more.
Carol Costello, former news anchor and host of the Blind Rage podcast, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Carol's first big assignment as a young reporter was the kidnapping of Phyllis Cottle. Phyllis was abducted, assaulted, and blinded by her attacker in 1984. Now, there is new DNA evidence confirming that the correct person was convicted and will stay behind bars.
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Student Athletes of the Week: Amelia Morris & Layne Miller
Written by Steffany Murdock
This week's athletes are from Mogadore High School.
Man Injured By Bullets Shot Into House In Goodyear Heights
Written by Jeanne Destro
Imagine lying down in your own house, and getting struck by a bullet coming in from the outside.
That's exactly what happned to a 42 year old man in the 1300 block of Newton Street in Akron's Goodyear Heights neighborhood, Thursday night at about 7:30 PM.
Police say the man, who was shot in the shoulder, is now in stable condition at Summa Health Akron City Hospital, and that even though there were other people in the house at the time; none of them were injured.
Now, police are asking for tips to help them solve the crime, because the only evidence left at the scene was shell casings in a nearby church parking lot.
16 Year Old Boy In Critical Condition After Shooting In Springfield Township
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 16 year old boy is in critical condition today, after being shot at about 11:00PM Thursday night by a 17 year old boy at a home in the 2300 block of East Waterloo Road, in Springfield Township.
Springfield Township Police Chief, Jack Simone, says it appears the shooting was unintentional, and they do not know yet how the teens got hold of the gun, which had been in another part of the home.
The 17 year old who allegedly pulled the trigger, though, was arrested, and is in Juvenile detention now facing charges of Felonious Assault.
Both boys are students in Akron Public Schools, and police say support services are being offered to students.
Solving The Nation's Pilot Shortage: Walsh University Streamlines Aviation Program Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
With a nationwide pilot shortage putting a real strain on the airline industry; Walsh University in North Canton is streamlining its Bachelor of Science in Aviation degree program.
We talked to the University’s President, Dr. Tim Collins, who flies his own private plane, is a former US Air Force Fighter Pilot, and has also worked in Aviation technology research.
On today's edition of "This Week In Tech with Jeanne Destro", find out more about how they are aiming to help ease the ongoing pilot shortage, through an innovative, and collaborative degree program with American Winds College of Aeronautics, in Akron.
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Dr. Tim Collins, President, Walsh University