Akron is among the areas that will experience a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th. There are some security concerns during the eclipse. Tim Dimoff, President of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He shared tips on how to stay safe when the sky goes dark.
Escaped Summit County Jail Prisoner Back Behind Bars
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Summit County Sheriff's office reports they found and returned a prisoner to jail, who had escaped yesterday by walking away from a work detail
Now, in addition to facing drug possession and stlolen property charges; 55 year old Ransom Moffit, of Akron, is also charged with escape.
Better, Faster, Cheaper: Akron's Plan To Bridge The Digital Divide Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
So much has changed since the pandemic shut down that started four years ago this week, and one of those things is how much more dependent we all are on technology.
Going to work and to school suddenly became doable from home, but only for those with fast and reliable internet connections. Those who could not count on them, were left having to use less reliable connections through mobile phones, or public Wi-Fi at the library, coffee shops, and restaurants like McDonalds.
Even that was hard, though, because those places shut down too, in the early months of the pandemic, leaving many students and families scrambling.
Since then, the government has stepped in to try to bridge the "digital divide", between Americans in more affluent areas, and those in lower income neighborhoods, where high speed broadband is less prevalent, through federal funds for projects like Summit County's $57 million dollar "fiber ring". That project, which just recently got underway, will connect 31 local communities and government agencies through a fast and secure network that extends Fairlawn Gig municipal broadband service countywide.
But while extremely useful and important for the safety and security of county residents, that fiber ring doesn't solve the high speed broadband connectivity problem for individual consumers in their homes. So, that's where the City of Akron's recently announced partnership with New Jersey-based SiFi Networks, comes in.
The city will grant the national fiber network developer access to right of ways, with a goal of creating a citywide fiber optic network and affordable, high-quality internet access for all residents.
In return, SiFi Networks plans to invest more than $200 million to install, maintain and operate an underground fiber optic network throughout Akron at no cost to the city, enabling citywide digitization while supporting economic growth.
In addition, SiFi has agreed to reimburse the City of Akron for costs associated with expediting review of permits during the project.
We talked about it with City of Akron Chief Technology Manager Darren Roznek, who tells us that once the new fiber optic network is built; that could not only mean both high speed internet connections for residents who do not have them yet, but also lower internet connection prices for all consumers in Akron.
Find out why. Listen now.
Darren Roznek, Chief Technology Manager, City of Akron
Both Victim and Robber Charged In Fatal Drug Deal
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police allege the man who was getting robbed at gunpoint in Kenmore on March 14, but then pulled out his own gun and shot his assailants–killing one of them–was in the process of selling them marijuana.
That's why 30 year old Jeffery Ratliff is charged with Trafficking in Marijuana, but the man he shot and wounded who was allegedly trying to rob him; Jovante Dowdell, is charged with murder and aggravated robbery.
Dowdell, who suffered a graze wound to his thigh, and was arrested after showing up at the hospital for treatment, is now in jail.
His accomplice, 19 year old Javeone Aamir Suggs, died at the scene of the crime, in the 2100 block of 19th Street SW in Akron.
Joe Fortunato joined Ray for Film School. They discussed the 1987 Rom-Com, Moonstruck.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about Turkeyfoot Golf Course.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about spring golf, chipping, and more.
Pete Nitsch, VP of Compliance and Communications with Klutch Cannabis, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Ohio voters passed Issue 2, legalizing marijuana. Nitsch discussed the changes, the timeline, and more.
Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens!
Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
First Ladies Celebration: Eleanor Roosevelt
Written by Steffany Murdock
Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens!
Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
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Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens!
Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens!
Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens!
Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He's been busy putting together a spending budget. The Mayor broke down the proposal with Ray.