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.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday with tips and info for golfers. This week they talked about options around the green.
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Friday, 22 September 2023 07:22
Golf Course Review: Mayfair Country Club
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This week, they reviewed Mayfair Country Club in Green.
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Friday, 22 September 2023 06:55
Dr. Congeni Breaks Down Nick Chubb Injury
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Monday night, Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns suffered a season ending injury. Dr. Joe Congeni, medical director of Akron Children's Sports Medicine department, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the severity of the injury.
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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 reflected on the season, Terry Francona's retirement, and more.
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Friday, 22 September 2023 06:23
Student Athletes of the Week: Daryn Wright & Abbie Pantea
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 Firestone CLC. Daryn Wright enjoys playing sports like volleyball, softball and track. She is a varsity volleyball starter. Daryn has a 4.17 GPA placing her within the top 5%…
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Thursday, 21 September 2023 08:36
Sherrod Brown on Holding Northfolk Southern Accountable & More
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Senator Sherrod Brown joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about holding Northfolk Southern accountable for the accident in East Palestine. He also provided some insight from the picket line of the UAW strike in Toledo.
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Thursday, 21 September 2023 06:33
WGA & AMPTP Talks Continue Amid Strike
Written by Steffany Murdock
Joe Fortunato, Film Study Professor, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Wednesday. The WGA (Writers Guild of America) has been on strike since May, over 140 days. There has been some progress as WGA & AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) are in talks, but there is…
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023 08:02
A Look at the Economy with Dr. Kathryn Wilson
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The economy is on the rise and there is a large demand for employees but 78% of Americans still live paycheck to paycheck. Dr. Kathryn Wilson, Profesor of Economics at Kent State University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about why so many Americans are struggling, took a look…
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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 reflected on Charlie Manuel and his influence, and they discussed the Guardians young offensive lineup.
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Tuesday, 19 September 2023 07:18
Auto Workers Strike Against Ford, General Motors, & Stellantis
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Auto Industry expert with CBS, Jeff Gilbert, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The UAW (United Auto Workers) are still on strike. Ray and Jeff discussed the strike, EV's role in the situation, what it means for consumers, and more.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. Katie Jenkins, Executive Director of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Cleveland, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They discussed suicide prevention, warning signs, and more.
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Monday, 18 September 2023 06:00
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Awareness Spotlight: Spine Robot
Written by Steffany Murdock
Every month, Ray talks with a Cleveland Clinic Akron General about what they're doing to help throughout the community. Dr. Sarah Woodrow, Neuro spine surgeon with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to announce the purchase of a spine robot. Dr. Woodrow talked about the advantages…
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. Jeanne Destro was in for Ray this week. Jeanne and Joe discussed the 1983 Crime-Drama, Scarface.
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Friday, 15 September 2023 08:22
Glendale Steps Added to the National Register of Historic Places
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Jeanne Destro was in for Ray on Friday. She talked with board members of Progress Through Preservation of Greater Akron, Dana Noel and Courtney Zimmerman. Akron's Glendale Steps have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. They discussed their history, preservation, and more.
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