Shammas Malik, Mayor of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. For Ray’s 25th Anniversary on WAKR, the Mayor declared December 21st
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.
The Salvation Army Programs & The Baseball Package Donated to Raise Funds
Captain Jana Applin from Salvation Army joined Ray to talk about The Salvation Army’s Angel Trees, other programs, and...
The Mission of the Salvation Army + Golf Package Details with Jay Walkinshaw!
Envoy Phil Engle joined Ray to talk about the mission of The Salvation Army, faith, and more. ...
Raising Funds for Salvation Army with Goodyear Blimp Adventure
The Salvation Army’s Captain Bram Aplin joined Ray. They discussed The Salvation Army’s funding, the need for donations, and...
Route 8 Bridge Update with ODOT’s Justin Chesnic
ODOT’s Justin Chesnic joined Ray to discuss the major Route 8 Bridge project, upcoming closures, and more.
Walsh Jesuit Warriors Make State Semifinals
The Walsh Jesuit football team hasn’t made it to the state semifinal since 1999. Head Coach of the Warriors,...
New Roof for House from A Christmas Story!
House from A Christmas Story in Cleveland was in need of a new roof! Gunner Roofing founders brothers Eddie...
3 Pointers: 11.21.25
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA....
Film School: Home Alone
Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. Celebrating its...
National Adoption Month
It’s National Adoption Month. Tracy Mayfield from Summit County Children’s Services joined Ray to discuss adoption, the need in...
Terry Pluto Talks Browns, Bernie Kosar, & More
Sports journalist Terry Pluto joined Ray to talk about Bernie Kosar’s recovery, the Browns, Shedeur Sanders, and more.
A Look at the Football Regional Finals with Coaches Matt Adorni & Nick Alexander
It’s High School Football Regional Finals Week! Ray spoke with a couple of coaches about their teams, matchups, and more. ...
Hudson Mayor Jeffery Anzavino
Hudson was voted one of the best small cities for Holiday shopping. To celebrate, Ray Horner got speak with...
Galehouse Tree Farms and Operation Evergreen
WAKR’s Ray Horner got a chance to talk to Amy Galehouse of Galehouse Tree Farms to discuss Operation Evergreen,...
National Diabetes Month
Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General spoke with WAKR’s Ray Horner to discuss National Diabetes Month, and...
Dennis VanFossen Jr. Named CEO of the International Soap Box Derby
Dennis VanFossen Jr. has been named the CEO of the International Soap Box Derby! He joined Ray to discuss...
The Ray Horner Morning Show is celebrating 25 Years! Ray spoke with familiar voices from the past, staples in radio and in the
It’s virus season and illnesses are going around. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to talk about the
Pets can get congested too! Ray’s Morning Show Veterinarian, Dr. Gary Riggs, joined the show to talk about congestion in pets.
Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. This week they
Ken Babby has sold the Akron RubberDucks to Prospector Baseball Group. Jim Pfander of the RubberDucks joined Ray to talk about the
Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree joined Ray. She covered safety tips for scams, theft, and more.
Chris Ludle, Director of Public Service for the City of Akron, joined Ray. They discussed the sale of the RubberDucks, GPD Group
Robert Fenn from Social Security joined Ray to talk about 2026 Social Security and Retirement plans.
There are many concerns surrounding vaccines for children. Dr. Erika Sobolewski from the Summit County Health Department joined Ray to break down
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