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.
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 10:51
Dr. Hazel Barton Shares Her Knowledge of Omicron Variant
Written by Tony Mazur
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, news broke of a new variant with ties to South Africa, and reports of spread are occurring throughout parts of Africa and Europe. It is called the Omicron variant. Dr. Hazel Barton is a professor and director of the Integrated Bioscience Program at the University of…
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Monday, 29 November 2021 08:44
Richard Peterson Shares Tips on Saving, Spending During Holiday Shopping Season
Written by Tony Mazur
Today is Cyber Monday, which has come off the heels of both Small Business Saturday and Black Friday. However, due to supply shortages and rising costs of goods and services, some are tightening their belts a bit for this holiday season. Richard Peterson is from Capital Financial Group, and he…
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Wednesday, 24 November 2021 06:53
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-24-21: DIY Apple Repairs Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Do you dare to repair? If so, we have an early Thanksgiving treat today for Apple device owners, as the company has decided it will sell repair parts along with directions to install them, to consumers. This could be great news for consumers and repair shop owners, but there will…
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Tuesday, 23 November 2021 16:36
Donna Skoda Shares Tips on Gatherings, Boosters Ahead of Thanksgiving
Written by Tony Mazur
Either due to natural immunity, vaccines, or even the boosters, more people are comfortable gathering for the holidays. However, with the Delta variant turning matters and progress upside down, health officials contunue to urge caution. Donna Skoda is the commissioner of the Summit County Health Department, and she joined the…
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Monday, 22 November 2021 19:09
Local Attorney Discusses Present, Future of Marijuana Laws
Written by Tony Mazur
As time goes on, marijuana laws are being relaxed across the country. Many states have allowed medicinal marijuana to be consumed, while other states have outright legalized recreational pot. J. Dean Carro is an attorney in the Akron area, and he made some sense of the present and future of…
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Friday, 19 November 2021 05:51
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-19-21: Ohio Manufacturers Reeling from Supply Chain Punch Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Although 24 hour operations at West Coast Ports have put a dent in the backlog of containers waiting to be unloaded and shipped across the country; the ongoing supply chain disruption is having a serious impact on Northeast Ohio manufacturing. Find out more about how that disruption, plus a microchip…
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 11:27
Children At Risk As COVID Cases Spike in Akron Area
Written by Tony Mazur
Akron Children's Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rob McGregor, is concerned about the increasing number of young children being hospitalized with COVID-19 in Akron. Even though vaccines are now available for everyone above the age of five, and vaccine boosters are being distributed for seniors and other vulnerable individuals; there…
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Wednesday, 17 November 2021 14:55
Student Athletes of the Week: Emma King & Riley Soles
Written by Tony Mazur
For our Student Athlete of the Week program, we head towards the Portage Lakes and meet two senior Panthers at Manchester High School. Emma King capped off a historic career at Manchester while gathering first team all PAC-7, first team all district, and first team all-state. She led the Panthers…
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Monday, 15 November 2021 09:32
Akron FOP President Sees Challenges in Recruitment
Written by Tony Mazur
In recent years, and especially since the protests and riots of 2020, the job of a police officer is not in high demand. Recruitment across the country is down, and many current officers are either waiting until their pensions kick in or just quitting altogether. Clay Cozart is the president…
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Friday, 12 November 2021 07:23
Student Athletes of the Week: Carly Wightman & Kyle Smith
Written by Tony Mazur
The student athletes for this week hail from Coventry High School, so let us meet our female and male athletes. Carly Wightman is a three-year letter winner in volleyball in the fall, where she has been the offensive MVP. She was named the 2020 MAC Player of the Year, 2021…
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Friday, 12 November 2021 05:59
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-12-21: Protecting US Military Technology from Spies on Campus Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
The University of Akron is shutting down its long-running Confucius Institute program, after the US Department of Defense made it clear they will no longer fund military research at Colleges and Universities that continue to allow that Chinese Government-funded program on campus. The goal is to protect US Military technology…
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 07:36
Robert Dodaro Shares Tips On How To Raise Credit Scores
Written by Tony Mazur
As the holidays approach, many will reach for the debit card or into savings account to purchase presents for loved ones. However, some will tap into the credit card, and one must know the risks before it gets pulled out of the wallet. scores are, what is considered good credit,…
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021 08:10
Donna Skoda Looks At Vaccine Doses, Efficacy For Kids
Written by Tony Mazur
From the onset of the pandemic, the Summit County Health Commissioner has answered a number of questions regarding COVID-19, from the virus itself to the spread and mitigation tactics, to vaccines for both adults and now kids. Donna Skoda assured parents of the safety of the vaccines, which are now…
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Monday, 08 November 2021 07:19
University of Akron Biologist Looks at Delta Plus Variant, Vaccine Safety For Children
Written by Tony Mazur
While there still is a threat of COVID-19 out there, due to the availability of the various vaccines and now boosters, people are feeling more comfortable gathering for the holidays or traveling abroad. And now those adults can have innoculate their children above the age of five, if they choose…
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