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.
Screenwriters and actors continue to strike in Hollywood. Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to disuss the strikes, the issues, and the impacts that grow by the day.
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Wednesday, 09 August 2023 08:20
Issue 1 Failed in Ohio Special Election; What It Means Going Forward
Written by Steffany Murdock
Tuesday, Ohio held a special election with just one issue on the ballot. Dr. David Beer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Malone University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Dr. Beer spoke about Ohio voters rejecting Issue 1 and what it means for Ohio going forward.
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Bobby DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly episode of Hey Bobby! This week they talked about young pitchers that came up through the organization such as Bartolo Colón and CC Sabathia.
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:40
Covid Numbers & Opioid Overdoses on the Rise
Written by Steffany Murdock
The Summit County Health Commissioner, Donna Skoda, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Opioid overdoses are on the rise and so are Covid 19 numbers. Ray and Donna discussed both issues.
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Monday, 07 August 2023 07:18
Dr. Marya Strand Appointed as Chair of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
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Dr. Marya Strand is the new chair of the Department of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Strand joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about coming to Akron, the department, and more.
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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week they went back to 1993 with The Fugitive.
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday with tips and info for golfers. This week they talk about the options on the green.
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Friday, 04 August 2023 07:31
Golf Course Review: Virtues Golf Club and Oak Shadows Golf Club
Written by Steffany Murdock
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This week, Dan talks about Virtues Golf Club and Oak Shadows Golf Club. Both require a little driving but he says they're beautiful courses.
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Guardians Broadcaster, Jim Rosenhaus, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls!'. The Guardians have made a few trades in the last week. Rosenhaus talks about breaking the news to the team, the shortstops, development of the rookies, and more!
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Thursday, 03 August 2023 08:13
Nutritious Meals Can Help Your Child Get Through the School Day
Written by Steffany Murdock
The new school year is approaching. Dietician from Akron Children's Hospital, Abbey Granger, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about healthy breakfast and lunch choices to keep your student going throughout the day and more.
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Bobby DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly episode of Hey Bobby! There have been a few changes for the Guardians recently. Ray and Bobby talk about the trades, the state of the franchise, and more.
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Brian Dulik, sports writer for the Medina Gazette, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The Guardians have made some trades recently. Brian and Ray discuss the trades and the outlook for the rest of the season.
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Monday, 31 July 2023 07:15
State of Airlines Heading Into Fall & Holiday Travel Seasons
Written by Steffany Murdock
Jason Lorenzon, from the College of Aeronautics & Engineering at Kent State University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show from Italy! He talked about his class trip and discussed fall and holiday travel and the state of airlines' workforce. There is still a pilot shortage and weather has impacted flights.…
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Friday, 28 July 2023 08:50
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-28-23: State Helps Cities Fight Cybercrime Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
The State of Ohio is stepping up to help local government guard against, and recover from cyber attacks. The new Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) program will guide local agencies through three cybersecurity preparedness levels. Each level will consist of a five-step process for cybersecurity advancement: education, training, exercising, mentoring,…
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