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.
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 11:47
Akron Zoo Continues COVID-19 Measures For Both Humans, Animals
Written by Tony Mazur
A troop of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo recently tested positive for COVID-19. How common is it for animals, both wild or domesticated, to catch this virus? And is it as dangerous and fatal as it has been with human beings? According to Elena Bell from the Akron Zoo,…
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021 06:50
David James on Faculty Vaccine Rollout, APS Timetable For Students in Classroom
Written by Tony Mazur
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says he would ideally want students back in the classrooms full-time by March 1st, nearly one full year since districts began early spring breaks and remote learning. Many want the kids back in school, but that still poses a few questions and hurdles some seven weeks…
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Monday, 11 January 2021 08:22
Attorney Tony Tsarouhas on Employee's Rights Regarding COVID-19
Written by Tony Mazur
As COVID-19 continues to rage on, some Americans have the ability and luxury to work from home. But many do not, and with the threat of the virus always there, there could be some liability protection in the workplace. Tony Tsarouhas is an attorney in the Akron area, and he…
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As the Capitol Hill riots took the headlines since Wednesday afternoon, COVID-19 took a backseat as far as news coverage goes. But the pandemic continues to rage on. Donna Skoda is the commissioner of Summit County Public Health, and she joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to go over the…
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Friday, 08 January 2021 07:42
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-8-21: Pandemic Winners & Losers, New Health Tech, and Cyberwarfare Center Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Tech giants like Amazon and Apple aren't the only companies that have prospered since the start of the pandemic. Some manufacturing companies that use advanced technology are also doing well. Find out which ones, as we talk to MAGNET President and CEO, Ethan Karp. We're also talking with Akron Fire…
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Friday, 08 January 2021 06:35
Uncharted Waters: Insurrection History Expert on Capitol Coup Attempt
Written by Jeanne Destro
Wednesday's mob assault on the US Capitol is unprecedented in recent American history, and leaves our country in in "uncharted waters". Find out why, as Jeanne Destro interviews Associate Professor, Kevin Adams, who is the Chair of the Kent State University History department, and an expert on political insurrections. {podcast…
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As a result of the protests and storming of the US Capitol on Wednesday, the Ray Horner Morning Show called on a slew of professionals to share their expertise on what happened, how it happened, what happens next, and how something like this can be prevented in the future. SACS…
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Wednesday, 06 January 2021 08:32
Cleveland Clinic Dietician Shares Food Advice For 2021
Written by Tony Mazur
Each and every start of a year, citizens across the globe vow to cut the carbs, lose, weight, and get back in shape. However, many try and fail to maintain that mindset, sometimes even a week into the new year. Lisa Burnett is a registered dietician with the Cleveland Clinic,…
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Tuesday, 05 January 2021 08:41
CAK CEO Looks Ahead in 2021 With Leisure Travel, Additional Sanitization
Written by Tony Mazur
The airports and the airlines suffered major hits in 2020 with the pandemic, but could 2021 be a year for optimism? Ren Camacho is the president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about air travel both local and beyond. With…
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Monday, 04 January 2021 08:32
APS Superintendent on Vaccines For Faculty, Student Quarantine Timetable
Written by Tony Mazur
2021 is now underway, and while the year is still new, the threat of COVID-19 continues to loom. But with vaccinations occurring by the minute, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel to return to normalcy, which means students heading back to classrooms full time. David…
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Saturday, 02 January 2021 15:41
How To Beat the Pandemic Blues & Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Written by Jeanne Destro
If you've been wondering how to beat the holiday, post-holiday, and just general pandemic blues; we've got some answers. Psychologist and Author, Dr. Toni Cooper talked to Jeanne Destro earlier this week, about dealing with the unusually lonely and distant holiday season it was for many of us this year,…
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Saturday, 02 January 2021 07:53
This Week in Tech With Jeanne Destro-(Bonus Edition): Flying Cars, Autonomous Vehicles, Satellite Broadband-12-29-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted outlines hot new tech initiatives underway right now in Ohio, including the development of flying cars, self-driving trucks, and broadband for under served rural areas delivered in a brand new way; low-level satellites. Ohio Lt. Governor, Jon Husted
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Friday, 01 January 2021 07:06
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-1-21: Best Tech and Trends of 2020 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This Week, we’re taking a look back at the best tech and trends of 2020 overall, and then focusing on tech trends and advancements that can help business leaders move forward with confidence and success in the new year. Our featured guest is author David Weinberger, who wrote the introduction to…
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Wednesday, 30 December 2020 12:14
Outgoing ADM Board Executive Director: Overdoses Down, but Opiod Epidemic Continues
Written by Jeanne Destro
After more than 10 years with the Summit County ADM Board, Executive Director, Jerry Craig, is leaving for a new job. Today, he tells Jeanne Destro that even though overdose deaths in our area have dropped; the opiod epidemic continues to rage. For example, he says, dealers are spiking even…
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