Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray has been the WAKR Morning host for since 2000 after a successful career in the Erie , Pennsylvania market as a Host and Operation Manager for WAKR/ WZPR / WMDE radio in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ray won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Sportscaster of the year two times and is currently the play-by-play voice of Hiram College Athletics. Ray has been involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Akron Children's Concert Society, Akron Public Schools, and The Embrace Care Clinic. Ray loves baseball, outdoor activities and spending time with his four children, Elizabeth, Rocco, Ava and Gia. Ray, his wife, Melissa and the children live in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about the dangers of chocolate, grapes, and gout.
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Monday, 07 October 2024 08:37
Business of the Week: DeVitis Italian Market
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Each week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. Nick DeVitis, of DeVitis Italian Market, joined Ray to talk about the evolution of the business.
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Friday, 04 October 2024 10:22
Saving The Planet One Plastic Bottle At A Time Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Recycling made both national and local headlines this week, with the State of California suing Exxon-Mobil for promoting what they call the "myth" of recycling, and Akron city officials celebrating the fact that they're actually now finally making money on recycling, because residents have gotten so good at keeping trash…
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Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. The Lion King is 30 this year, released in 1994. Joe covered the iconic film.
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Tim Alcorn, voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Cavs camp is in session. Tim talked about the team, Coach Kenny Atkinson, and more.
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Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! Guardians take on the Tigers this weekend. Jim talked about the team, the matchup, and more!
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Thursday, 03 October 2024 07:52
Mayor Malik Chimes in on Waste Management Move
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Waste Management is planning to move from Fountain St. to Archwood Ave. Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about concerns, the process, and more.
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Friday, 04 October 2024 04:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Sarah Lawrence & Andrew Mcknight
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 Copley High School. Sarah Lawrence is a senior and a 2 sport athlete having competed in Cross Country in the Fall and Track and Field in the Spring. Sarah is…
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Wednesday, 02 October 2024 07:33
Margo Sommerville on New Waste Management Facility
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There is some controversy surrounding the announcement that Waste Management plans to move to Archwood Ave. Margo Sommerville, President of Council, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about Waste Management's plan to move the facility.
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Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. Pete Rose passed away Monday. Bobby talked about the legend.The playoffs are coming, Bobby talked about the team, decisions ahead, and more.
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Akron's own Mark Williamson joined Ray Horner in this month's episode of Horner's Corner. They talked about Williamson's broadcasting career, time with Mayor Plusquellic, his career with Akron Public Schools, and more.
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Tuesday, 01 October 2024 08:42
A Look at the Guardians Ahead of the Playoffs
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Tom Hamilton, voice of the Cleveland Guardians, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Pete Rose passed away, Ray and Tom talked about the legend. Also, The Guardians are heading into the postseason! They discussed Vogt, the team, roster, and more.
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Tuesday, 01 October 2024 07:51
Waste Management Planning Move to Archwood Ave
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Waste Management is planning a move from Fountain St. to Archwood Ave. in Akron. Local businesses and residents have concerns about the facility coming into the neighborhood. Ray talked with a few of them. Gary Didado: JW Didado Dan Sublett: JW Didado Pastor Ward: Zion Temple Baptist Church…
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Tuesday, 01 October 2024 07:29
Breast Cancer Risk Factors, Advancement, & More
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Debbie Plate, doctor with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about risk factors, treatment, advancements, and more.
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