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, 27 December 2019 10:54
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This week, as we look forward to the new year; we’re taking a look back at some highlights from the past year. They include include a new Aviation technology center at Kent State University, new high tech tires for NASA’s Mars Rover, how the State of Ohio is encouraging…
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:19 - With it being Christmas, Tony found some Christmas songs for Ray to guess the singer. These are all songs by popular actors and entertainers, though some may not necessarily be Christmas classics. 7:54 - For his birthday, Ray and his family headed to the movie theater and saw…
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:19 - As a part of the week of Christmas and Hanukkah, Ray dug up the top-selling toys from the 1960s to 1990, when all the members of the morning show were children. Also, there is a Christmas town in Indiana named Santa Claus, and the post office gets millions…
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:19 - After an offseason of hype and happiness, the Cleveland Browns have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Ray and Tony dug into the corpse of the Browns, who will look to avoid another double-digit loss season. 8:11 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to take some…
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On the Friday edition of the Ray Horner Show Podcast: Ray, Jeanne, & Steffany talk about TV specials from the 70's and a new gadget for your phone. (0:16) Scott Wynn joins Ray to talk about the movies that came out today, and what's coming up the week of…
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Friday, 20 December 2019 11:14
1590 WAKR Student Athletes of the Week: Samantha Huth and Dylan Farah: Hoban HS
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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Samantha Huth, a senior golfer from Archbishop Hoban High School. She says that her father got her interested in the game of golf at an early age and she carries that appreciation for the game to this day.…
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Friday, 20 December 2019 08:47
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This week, what happens when a home security device gets hacked, a new tech non-profit in Ohio, and a heads up for sportscasters--a computer might one day, be doing your job!
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On the Thursday edition of the Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast: Ray, Jeanne & Steffany talk about the best movie deaths. (0:17) Dr. David Beer joins Ray to talk about the Impeachment of President Trump. (6:51) Christy Paige of the BBB talks to Ray about online puppy scams. (15:20) Dean…
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On the Wednesday edition of the Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast: Students from St. Vincent St Mary join Ray for the Academic Exam! (0:16) Ray, Jeanne & Steffany talk about bars that don't serve alcohol. (11:47)
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 13:30
Student Athletes of the Week Rowan Lilly and Bella Vesco: Our Lady of the Elms
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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Rowan Lilly, a senior bowler from Our Lady of the Elms High School. Rowan says bowling was one of the things that her friends enjoyed and that was something that drew her attention during her sophomore year. “I’ve…
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On the Tuesday edtion of the Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast Ray talks to Dr. Debbie Plate about the importance of getting a Flu shot. (0:15) Mark Welfley joins Ray to talk about tech gifts for the holidays. (10:33) Dr. John Green talks with Ray about retiring from the University…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 11:00
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This week, electric cars, flying cars, and teaching history through video games!
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019 10:33
Student Athletes of the Week: Calvin Alexander & Savannah Bunn: Ellet High School
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This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Calvin Alexander, a senior football player from Ellet High School. He says that playing sports in Ellet is a source of pride for not only the school, but the Ellet community as a whole. “Everybody in the…
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:19 - The shooting of a kosher store in Jersey City left a wake of destruction, which involved several deaths, including a police officer. Ray and Tony talked about this particular shooting, and how antisemitism seems to be on the rise. 6:52 - Continuing with the topic of hate crimes,…
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