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, 22 March 2024 07:15
Viewing the Solar Eclipse in Akron on April 8th
Written by Steffany Murdock
Mayor Shammas Malik joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th will be a big draw for tourism in Akron. The Mayor talked about safety during the event, viewing areas, and more.
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Jeff Gilbert, Auto Industry Expert with CBS News, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Electric Vehicles (EVs) sales have dipped. Gilbert expands on what is going on in the industry, charging, and more.
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Friday, 22 March 2024 04:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Reaghan Moore & Justin Wagner
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 Cuyahoga Falls High School. Reaghan Moore is a Senior on the Girls Wrestling team. Reaghan finished the season with a record. She finished 3 at the district Tournament and fifth…
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Gregg Mervis, President & CEO at Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Akron is directly in the path of totality for the eclipse coming up on April 8th. Mervis discussed the increased volume of traffic, how tourism can boost Akron's economy, planning that has gone into…
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Tuesday, 19 March 2024 07:22
Headaches: Causes, Frequency, Treatment, & More
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Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She dove into headaches; causes, frequency, treatment, and more.
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This week's Business of the Week is Boat Masters Marine. Sales Manager, Dustin Rohler, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show.
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Jason Lorenzon, Associate Professor of Aeronautics at Kent State University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about the concerns surrounding Boeing, airline standards, and more.
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Akron is among the areas that will experience a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th. There are some security concerns during the eclipse. Tim Dimoff, President of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He shared tips on how to stay safe when the sky goes…
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Saturday, 16 March 2024 11:18
Better, Faster, Cheaper: Akron's Plan To Bridge The Digital Divide Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
So much has changed since the pandemic shut down that started four years ago this week, and one of those things is how much more dependent we all are on technology. Going to work and to school suddenly became doable from home, but only for those with fast and reliable…
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Joe Fortunato joined Ray for Film School. They discussed the 1987 Rom-Com, Moonstruck.
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about Turkeyfoot Golf Course.
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Golf Reviews
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about spring golf, chipping, and more.
Pete Nitsch, VP of Compliance and Communications with Klutch Cannabis, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Ohio voters passed Issue 2, legalizing marijuana. Nitsch discussed the changes, the timeline, and more.
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Three times a day, Monday through Friday on the WAKR Morning Show, Ray Horner hosts a Women's History segment honoring First Ladies who have significantly contributed to our community and citizens! Brought to you by the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
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