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.
The country has seen some extreme weather lately, high heat, flooding, tornados, and more. Cameron Lee, Associate Professor of Geography at Kent State University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about climate change and what to expect going forward.
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Guardians Broadcaster, Jim Rosenhaus, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls!'. This week they talked about the bullpen, Shane Bieber, Oscar Gonzalez, and more!
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Bases & Balls
Thursday, 20 July 2023 07:35
Akron Updates with Mayor Dan Horrigan: Sewer Plan, Fees, & More
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Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Thursday. They discussed Horrigan's dispute with the EPA over a $200 Million sewer plan. They also talked sewer rates, towing fees, and more.
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It's race week for the Soap Box Derby. Board Chair, Bret Treier joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss race week and the newly appointed president and chief executive officer, Scott Taylor. Taylor also joined Ray to discuss his new position, which he moves into on August 21st.
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Bobby DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly episode of Hey Bobby! This week, Ray and Bobby talked about Josh Naylor's incredible season and the connection between the Rubber Ducks and the Guardians.
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Jeff Iula, Derby historian, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed Iula's family member in the race Tuesday, his family history with the Soap Box Derby, and more.
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The International Soap Box Derby kicks off this week. Bob Troyer, public relations chairman of the Soap Box Derby, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed the week ahead!
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Friday, 14 July 2023 14:41
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-14-23: Sustainable Silicone Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Wouldn't it be great if you could endlessly recycle an enormously useful resource, do it for less money than it takes to make it brand new, keep tons of waste out of landfills, and reduce air pollution all at the same time? Well, yes. Yes it would be. That's why…
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week,they go back to 1978 to talk about, as Joe Calls it, 'One of the most beloved comedies probably of all time', Animal House.
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday with tips and info for golfers. This week Dan talked about tree hazards, hitting high and hitting low.
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This weekend is the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club. Dan reviewed the Firestone Country Club.
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Friday, 14 July 2023 07:32
Akron Public Schools Selects New Superintendent
Written by Steffany Murdock
Akron Public Schools has a new superintendent. Dr. C. Michael Robinson brings years of experience to the district. He joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss what drew him to Akron and what is to come.
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Thursday, 13 July 2023 08:50
Matt Kaulig of The Kaulig Companies Championship
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The Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club kicks off today, July 13th, and continues through July 16th. Ray Horner talked with Matt Kaulig, the Executive Chairman of the Kaulig Companies. They discussed keeping the chamionship at Firestone, Kaulig Companies, and more!
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Wednesday, 12 July 2023 07:14
Ren Camacho Joins the Kent State University Board of Trustees
Written by Steffany Murdock
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed Ren Camacho to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Camacho currently serves as president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport. He will serve on the board through May 16, 2032 & succeeds Stephen Perry. Ren Camacho joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Wednesday…
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