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.
Last week’s Democratic National Convention was a four-night event that threw a lot of indictments at President Trump. The Republican National Convention, however, seems like a four-night shower of praise for the incumbent. Dr. John Green from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute recapped the first two nights of the…
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Tuesday, 25 August 2020 08:27
Akron Police Chief Addresses Uptick in Gun Violence
Written by Tony Mazur
The day following Mayor Dan Horrigan’s address on gun violence in Akron, the city had already eclipsed its homicide number from 2019. Akron Police Chief Ken Ball joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the program the city and the police department put together to quell the gun…
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Monday, 24 August 2020 08:57
Cleveland Clinic-Akron General President Praises Front Line Workers During Pandemic
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It seems everyone has learned a lot about viruses, viral spread, and proper prevention techniques. But no one has needed to adjust more on the fly than the healthcare industry Dr. Brian Harte is the president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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In the last week, Goodyear has been on the minds of many due to a boycott called by President Trump. But today, Ray Horner delves into Goodyear’s past. Ray sat down with Victor Fleischer, the author of the book The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: A Photographic History, 1898-1951. It…
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Friday, 21 August 2020 08:52
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-21-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Facebook trying to help, not hinder this year's Presidential election, new technology to help courts conduct remote trials, free IT training in Akron, and scream-free roller coasters, in Japan! This week's featured guest, is Harvard Business Professor, Stefan Thomke, explaining how technology is helping businesses better serve their customers,…
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Friday, 21 August 2020 08:47
Rep. Ryan Slams Trump Over Goodyear Boycott, Praises DNC Ticket
Written by Tony Mazur
A rally was held near the Goodyear facility to support the tire company following a boycott called by President Trump. A number of workers and politicians gathered after the president urged citizens not to buy from Goodyear due to a memo banning employees from displaying political slogans or “Blue Lives…
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Thursday, 20 August 2020 14:37
Tech @ The DNC: This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-Bonus Edition-8-20-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Like most other big live events this year, the Democratic National Convention had to be shifted online because of the pandemic. But, that doesn't mean we still didn't see a great show. In fact, the mix of live and recorded segments featuring speakers and delegates from all over the country…
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The Democratic National Convention is being held in Milwaukee, but the speeches, from former to possibly future First Ladies to former presidents, are being done virtually. Dr. John Green is the former interim president of the University of Akron, and though he is retired from that position, he maintains a…
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After nearly three decades with Akron Public Schools, including a dozen as superintendent, David James will ride off into the sunset. James gave his first interview since he announced his retirement on the Ray Horner Morning Show. When asked about his decision to retire, James mentions his parents are in…
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Like many cities across the United States, Akron is experiencing a spike in gun violence and crime in 2020. According to recent statistics, the homicide rate in Akron is up 50%, and the amount of murders in 2020 has already matched that of 2019 (33). The mayor of Akron, Dan…
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Tuesday, 18 August 2020 07:10
David James Shares What a Virtual Classroom Looks Like
Written by Tony Mazur
School years across the country will be quite different to start, and Akron Public Schools is no exception. But what does it mean for a classroom to go totally virtual. David James, superintendent of Akron Public School, explained what a virtual classroom will look like on the Ray Horner Morning…
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Monday, 17 August 2020 07:43
Mayor Don Walters Talks Pandemic Impact on Retail, Blossom Music Center
Written by Tony Mazur
Cities both large and small have been affected in some or many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But how have those medium-sized towns, the large suburbs, handled matters? Cuyahoga Falls mayor Don Walters called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to give an update on his city, which is…
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 13:01
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-Cybersecurity Bonus Edition-8-13-20 Featured
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Israel says it foiled a cyber attack by a shadowy group that the US has linked to North Korea. I talked to CBS News National Security Consultant and Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland about what they were targeting, and how that could affect us here in the US.
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 12:37
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-14-20 Featured
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This Week, why President Trump is talking about banning the social media app TikTok, how that relates to national security, and what that might mean for all of us-- even if we don't use that particular app. This week's program features a report from CNET Editor At Large, Ian Sherr, and a conversation with Paul…
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