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Ray Horner Morning Show

ray webpicRay 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.

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A Look at APS’s Incredible Basketball Season

Joe Vassalotti, Coordinator of Athletics for Akron Public Schools, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Playoff basketball kicks off...

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Hammy Talks Baseball & Hall of Fame

Tom Hamilton joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about going into the Hall of Fame, the Guardians,...

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Illness on the Rise as Viruses Spread

It is the season for viruses and we are certainly seeing an increase in illness. Dr. Debbie Plate from...

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Akron History Center to Open in April

Dave Lieberth, the Executive Secretary of the Akron Bicentennial Commission and the president of the Akron History Center, joined...

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3 Pointers 2.7.25

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA!...

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Film School: Witness

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week...

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Jay Brophy Recalls Playing with Top Athletes & Previews Big Game

Akron Native and former NFL athlete, Jay Brophy, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about his time in...

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Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Gaza

President Trump has stated that the US will take over Gaza and has urged Palestinians to leave. Dr. Mark...

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Immigration Insights with Madhu Sharma

Madhu Sharma, Executive Director of Immigration Legal Services at the International Institute of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning...

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National Reading & Math Scores on a Downward Trend

National exam results show lower scores for reading and math throughout the country. David James, Director of the Summit Education Initiative,...

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Tim Kurkjian on the Latest in Baseball

ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about what is happening with the...

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Taking Care of Your Skin During Winter

Dr. Eliot Mostow is with Akron Dermatology, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show with tips on how...

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Film School: Godzilla

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week...

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Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin’s Second State of the City Address

Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin discusses his second State of the City address with WAKR’s Ray Horner.

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The Latest on the D.C. Plane Crash

Jason Lorenzon, a Professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University, joined WAKR’s Ray Horner....

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Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they celebrated the

Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday and breaks down local golf courses. This week he covered

Dan Dauk joins Ray on Fridays to talk golf! Dan covered how to warm your body up for your 18.  

Ren Camacho, President and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport, discussed the airport’s ambitious 3-year strategic plan. He dove into the exciting growth

Born and built in Akron, Ohio, EarthQuaker Devices crafts the innovative gear behind countless musical performances. Founder Jamie Stillman shared the fascinating

It’s officially summer in Akron, and that means one thing: road work! Ray spoke with Chris Ludle from the City of Akron.

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they discussed Corey Kluber and Brook Jacoby.

Dr. Debbie Plate joined Ray to tackle the debilitating world of migraine headaches. She covered headache types, how lifestyle choices impact your

The Guardians are on a roll! Jim Rosenhaus joined Ray to dive deep into the red-hot Guardians as they hit Detroit for

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they went back

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