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.
Monday, 09 April 2018 09:24
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Kendal Miller
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This week's 1590 WAKR Female Student of the Week is Kendal Miller from St. Vincent-St Mary High School. Kendal is standout senior basketball player for Coach Carley Whitney and the Fighting Irish. St. V had another tremendous season, as they made it to the regional championship game in Division II,…
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Friday, 06 April 2018 09:21
This Week In Tech with Jeanne Destro-4-6-18 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week, we'll learn about an innovative Virtual Reality tech startup in Akron, celebrate a cell phone milestone, learn about smartwatch that can diagnose heart problems, get the latest on Facebook privacy issues, find out what NASA is doing to get students ready for jobs of the future, and hear…
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Thursday, 05 April 2018 19:22
AUDIO: Eddie Money Jumps From Rock Radio to the Small Screen
Written by Tony Mazur
A staple in the world of is making his jump from classic rock radio to reality television. And he is taking his family with him. Eddie Money called into the Ray Horner Morning Show, guest-hosted by Tony Mazur, to promote his new reality show, Real Money, which debuts April 8th…
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Spring has arrived, and for some, so have the household pests. How does one get rid of them, or prevent them from showing up at all? The home improvement expert has the answers. Bob Vila joined the Ray Horner Morning Show, which was hosted by Tony Mazur, to discuss pest…
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Wednesday, 04 April 2018 20:48
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Alex Cramer
Written by Tony Mazur
This week, our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Alex Cramer, a senior baseball player for Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Alex said he got into the sport in the third grade and played a variety of sports growing up. As a team captain for the Bulldogs, he…
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Friday, 30 March 2018 08:46
This Week In Tech with Jeanne Destro-3-30-18 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week, we’ll take a look at how people all over the country—and right here in Akron— are coming together in shared community spaces to create, tinker, build, and invent. We’ll also hear about research into a revolutionary material that could allow much of the outer surface of your home to…
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Friday, 30 March 2018 06:43
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Ericka Johnson
Written by Tony Mazur
Erika Johnson from Springfield High School is this week’s 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week. Ericka is four-year letter winner in softball for the Spartans. She was also recognized as first team all-PTC in the outfield, as well as an all-state honorable mention. Erika loves playing for the…
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Thursday, 29 March 2018 17:18
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Hayden Murphy
Written by Tony Mazur
Hayden Murphy from Barberton High School is the male 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week for March 30th-April 6th. A senior at Barberton, Hayden is a member of the Magics baseball team. When this interview was recorded, the baseball team has yet to play for 2018 due to the…
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Tuesday, 27 March 2018 08:28
AUDIO: Bob DiBiasio Previews Regular Season Opener
Written by Tony Mazur
After a shockingly brief appearance in the postseason, the 2018 Cleveland Indians are fired up and ready for the regular season to begin. Bob DiBiasio, VP with the Indians, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to preview the opening day roster. One of the questions on the team has been…
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Friday, 23 March 2018 08:21
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Written by Jeanne Destro
This week I'm talking with tech entrepreneur and author, Andrew Keen, who's been called "The Antichrist of Silicon Valley" for his books that poke holes in tech's shiny facade. I first became acquainted with Keen when I reviewed his book "Digital Vertigo" for USA Today a few years ago. His…
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Friday, 23 March 2018 06:36
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Garrett Mellon
Written by Tony Mazur
This week's 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Garrett Mellon from Archbishop Hoban High School. Garrett is a member of the Knights' lacrosse team. Hoban's season is already underway, and they are looking forward to a very competitive year. Garrett settled on lacrosse as his full-time sport…
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Wednesday, 21 March 2018 10:36
AUDIO: Tim Dimoff on Incidents in Texas, Maryland
Written by Tony Mazur
It is only Wednesday, but there have already been a number of tragic stories. However, both have been contained as of Wednesday morning. Tim Dimoff, the president and CEO of SACS Security Consulting, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the events that occurred in Austin, Texas and Great…
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018 19:43
AUDIO: News 5's Jonathan Walsh on Retail Store Closures
Written by Tony Mazur
Children in the future will know what it was like to be a Toys ‘R’ Us kid. But it is not just the toy stores that are being affected. Jonathan Walsh, consumer reporter at WEWS/News 5 in Cleveland, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the change in…
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018 19:12
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Lexi Shultz
Written by Tony Mazur
This week, our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Lexi Shultz, a senior softball player from Ellet High School. Lexi has been interested in softball from an early age and grew to love the sport. “I've been playing ever since I was in T-ball, since I was…
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