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.
Thursday, 09 March 2023 12:44
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-3-10-23: Saving Energy Brick by Brick Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
While there are already a lot of ways to save energy and money by retrofitting your home with new windows, weatherstripping, and insulation; wouldn't it be cool if you could do even more, just by using a different kind of building material? Well, now you can–or, at least you'll be…
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Senator Sherrod Brown joined Ray. They talked about the train derailments in Ohio, his plan to improve rail safety, and more.
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Wednesday, 08 March 2023 06:58
Local Chef Alejandro Najar on Hell's Kitchen
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Chef Alejandro Najar, Barberton native, was a contestant on the 21st Season of Hell's Kitchen, finishing in 3rd place. Alejandro joined Ray to talk about the experience.
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Friday, 10 March 2023 05:04
Student Athletes of the Week: Jaydyn McKinney & Evan Kusmits
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 Manchester High School. Jaydyn McKinney is a junior wrestler with a 3.678 GPA. She has a 15-0 record going into states (14 pins 1 technical fall). Jaydyn finished in 1st…
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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 09:14
Akron City Council President Confident They'll Break Impasse on Citizens Police Oversight Board
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville says she believes that despite being unable to reach an agreement for the past two weeks about who should be on the City's new Citizens Police Oversight Board; they'll be able to get it done on Wednesday at a special City Council meeting. That's…
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Jennifer McNeil, Communications Director with the American Heart Association, joined Ray. They discussed the importance of getting the right amount of sleep. Jennifer says that not sleeping enough can heavily impact your heart and overall health.
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Tim Elliott, Executive VP of Northeast Ohio's Auto Dealers Association joined Ray. They talked about inventory, computer chips, and hopes for 2023.
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week Ray and Joe discussed Rebel Without a CauseFilm Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week Ray and Joe discussed Rebel Without a Cause, the 1955 Drama/Romance.
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Friday, 03 March 2023 05:35
This Week in Tech With Jeanne Destro-3-3-23: Clean Water Technology Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
*Updated: 3-6-23 This week, we're taking a deep dive into clean water technology. We decided to look into it, in response to the big train derailment and toxic chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio, which is about 76 miles Southeast of Akron. Is anything going on with their water going…
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Friday, 03 March 2023 06:14
Student Athletes of the Week: Bailey Acord & Daniel Hopkins
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 Norton High School. Bailey Acord is a Senior and a 2 Sport Athlete, Basketball and Softball. She is a Four year letter winner in basketball, Four year Winner of the…
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The rivalry between Archbishop Hoban, St. Vincent-St. Mary has come to an end. Hoban's Football Coach Tim Tyrrell joined Ray to discuss why.
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An RSV Vaccine will be available soon. Donna Skoda of the Summit County Health Department joined Ray to talk about it.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2023 08:43
Mark Greer: Candidate for Mayor of Akron
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Mark Greer, candidate for Akron Mayor, Akron native, and Coordinator of Great Streets Akron, joined Ray. They discussed Mark's goals, experience, and run for the position.
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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 Ida B. Wells.
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