Ray Horner Morning Show

wakr rayRay 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, 06 February 2023 07:19

Heart Health with Dr. Justin Dunn

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Cardiologist with Summa Health Systems, Dr. Justin Dunn, joined Ray for Heart Month. They talked about warning signs, prevention, and treatment. 
Monday, 06 February 2023 06:21

Black History Month: Bessie Coleman

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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 Bessie Coleman.
Friday, 03 February 2023 07:15

Film School: Groundhog Day

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Film Study Professor, Joe Fortunato, joins Ray every Friday for Film School. This week Ray and Joe discussed the 1993 comedy, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. 
This week, how high tech concepts like 4-D imaging are combining with ancient engineering technology from bees, and leading the way toward better, stronger, and safer structures  from buildings to bridges. To find out how, listen to our conversation with Purdue University Professor of Materials Engineering, Dr. Nikhilesh Chawla, who…
Friday, 03 February 2023 06:18

Coach Groce on Zips Basketball

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It's rivalry day! The University of Akron goes up against Kent State University tonight. Zips basketball Coach, John Groce, talked with Ray about the rivalry and the team's season. 
Thursday, 02 February 2023 07:51

Overtaxing Error in Rittman, OH

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It has been discovered that Rittman has collected 0.5% more income taxes from residents than was authorized for the last 15 years. Matt Simpson, Law Director for the City of Rittman, joined Ray to explain how this happened and what's next. 
Friday, 03 February 2023 05:46

Black History Month: Frederick Douglass

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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 Frederick Douglass. 
The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital.  This week's athletes are from Cuyahoga Falls High School.    MacKenzie Kramer is a senior and a Four year letter winner in Basketball. She is the 5th girl in program history to reach 1000 career…
Thursday, 02 February 2023 06:01

Black History Month: George Washington Carver

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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 George Washington Carver. 
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 08:04

Black History Month: Rosa Parks

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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 Rosa Parks. 
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