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.
Friday, 09 October 2020 08:39
Bob Ethington on the Life, Legacy of John Lennon
Written by Tony Mazur
As Howard Cosell once said, John Lennon was “the most famous, perhaps, of all the Beatles.” On October 9th, if he were still alive, he would be celebrating his 80th birthday. Bob Ethington recently retired from the Akron-Summit County Public Library after three decades, but he remains the pop culture…
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Friday, 09 October 2020 07:13
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-9-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
How the Ohio Supreme Court just let Amazon off the hook for allegedly causing the death of a Northeast Ohio teenager, and how technology is being used to connect senior citizens with much needed care and social contact during the pandemic. Featured guests include Akron attorney and former University of…
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Friday, 09 October 2020 06:13
Student Athletes of the Week: Darin Hudak & Kelsie Horner - Tallmadge High School
Written by Tony Mazur
We travel east this morning and head to Tallmadge High School, where we are introduced to two Blue Devils. Darin Hudak is a monster on the links. As a senior, he is a four-time All-Suburban League first-teamer, and recently took home the 2020 Suburban League American Conference Player of the…
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 08:00
Akron Mayor, City Council Considering Doorbell Camera Use
Written by Tony Mazur
Mayor Dan Horrigan and Akron city council have mulled over ways to mitigate the crime rates that have spiked in the city in 2020. One of those possible solutions could be the way of the doorbell camera. Margo Sommerville is the president of Akron city council, and she joined the…
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 08:40
Dr. Thomas File Discusses COVID-19 'First Wave,' Hunt for a Vaccine
Written by Tony Mazur
The threat of COVID-19 is ongoing, anywhere from small towns in the middle of America all the way to the White House. Dr. Thomas FIle is with Summa Health, and he also heads up the Infectious Disease Society, and he spoke in depth of these threats on the Ray Horner…
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The Cleveland Indians’ abbreviated season came to an end with an abbreviated postseason run of just two games, both losses to the New York Yankees. But unlike most offseasons during the Tribe’s run of success since 2013, this one in particular brings plenty of questions. Bob DiBiasio, VP from the…
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Friday, 02 October 2020 07:28
Akron Mayor on Mitigating Virus Spread, Health of Downtown Businesses
Written by Tony Mazur
It was announced overnight on Twitter by President Trump himself that he and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for COVID-19. Though many across the political spectrum have disagreements with the president as far as rhetoric and policy, he is receiving well wishes One of those well-wishers is Akron mayor…
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Thursday, 01 October 2020 20:16
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-2-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Deepfake videos, and why you need to be on guard against them before the election. Our featured guest is University of Akron Computer Science Professor, and Cybersecurity expert, Dr. John Nicholas.
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Thursday, 01 October 2020 09:03
Student Athletes of the Week: Emma Moore & Clay Peets - Firestone CLC
Written by Tony Mazur
Today, we head about one mile behind our radio studios to Firestone CLC and meet a couple of Falcons. Emma Moore is a junior and a star on the clay for the Firestone tennis team. She carries an 8-3 overall record and is a perfect 6-0 in the City Series.…
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Thursday, 01 October 2020 06:42
Anne Armao Previews SummaCare's Medicare Advantage Day
Written by Tony Mazur
Are you happy with your health coverage? Do you need to make a few tweaks to your plan, or are you looking at a completely different premium? October 1st is a good day to start shopping around, and at Summa Health, they are conducting their annual SummaCare Medicare Advantage Day.…
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The one shared opinion on last night’s presidential debate by members of all ends of the political spectrum was that it was chaotic. Dr. David Beer is a professor of political science at Malone University, and he described the debate between President Trump and Joe Biden as “uncomfortable.” Beer wondered…
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Five weeks out from the presidential election, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden take place at Case Western Reserve University tonight. Many voters have made up their minds, but there are some still on the fence, and could a good or bad debate performance swing the…
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Monday, 28 September 2020 09:05
ESPN's Tim Kurkjian Previews Indians, MLB Playoffs
Written by Tony Mazur
Four the fourth time in five years, and the fifth time since 2013, the Cleveland Indians are marching to the playoffs. However, they will have to do so without their manager, Terry Francona, due to ongoing medical issues and procedures. ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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Friday, 25 September 2020 08:50
Rep. Tim Ryan Looks At 'Voltage Valley,' Additional Stimulus
Written by Tony Mazur
The Mahoning Valley has long been a hub for car manufacturing, and though the area has seen some hard times of late, could it be experiencing a resurgence? Congressman Tim Ryan thinks so, as mentioned on the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about “Voltage Valley,” which is the area…
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