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, 27 February 2023 06:15
Tom Hamilton Talks Rule Changes, Spring Training, & More!
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The Voice of the Cleveland Guardians, Tom Hamilton, joined Ray. They begin their conversation talking about putting the rule changes into effect during Spring Training.
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Bobby DiBiasio, Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs with the Cleveland Guardians, joined Ray. Spring training has begun, baseball season is on the way, and there are some rule changes. Ray and Bobby talk about the changes and upcoming season.
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Friday, 24 February 2023 05:59
This Week Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-24-23: Eureka! Fantastic Sci-Tech Discoveries Featured
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This week, it's all about recent breakthroughs that point the way toward a future with better, faster, and more secure computers, as well as nearly unlimited clean energy. Listen now, for word from the National Science Foundation, about some new research being done now at the University of Rochester, which…
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Dan Dauk gives an overview of Windmill Lakes Golf Club in Ravenna and discusses stand out holes.
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Tips from Golf Pro Dan Dauk on how to warm up for the upcoming golf season.
Thursday, 23 February 2023 07:38
Akron Preparation & Training for Emergencies
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Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan joined Ray. The tragedy in East Palestine has highlighted the need for training and planning for emergency situations. Mayor Horrigan explains the training and preparation Akron goes through to respond to major events.
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Friday, 24 February 2023 04:35
Student Athletes of the Week: Maddy Schnelzer & Chris Earnest
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 Wadsworth Highschool. Maddy Schnelzer is a Junior. She is Captain of the swim team with accomplishments including 3-year letter winner, 3-time district qualifier in 4 events, and 2-time state qualifier in 3…
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Spring break is coming up and travel plans are being made. President and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport, Ren Camacho, joined Ray to talk about do's and don'ts, new flights to and from CAK, and more.
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February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features John Lewis, American politician and civil rights activist.
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February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Sojourner Truth, an American abolitionist and a women's rights activist.
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Thursday, 23 February 2023 05:05
Black History Profile: Dr. Dorothy Height
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February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Dr. Dorothy Height, leader in the Civil Rights movement and president of the National Council of Negro Women.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 05:00
Black History Profile: Gwendolyn Brooks
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February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Gwendolyn Brooks.
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Former President Jimmy Carter has opted for home hospice care. Dr. John Green, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, joined Ray to talk about the legacy of the former president.
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February is Black History Month. Monday-Friday, Ray features profiles of those who helped make America great for everyone. Today's profile features Barack Obama.
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