Each week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. Robin Barber, the founder of The Baby Fairy Shoppe, joined Ray to talk about how she came up with the idea and how it works.
Dr. David Cohen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The Presidential Debate is this week. They discussed the candidates, what to expect, and more.
Don't Get Tricked! How To Avoid Bank Scams Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Imagine getting a call late at night from someone telling you your child had been kidnapped, and will be killed unless you give up all your banking information. Would you do it?
Or, what if your "bank" fraud services department calls to let you know there's been some suspcious activity on your account, and they just need you to confirm a few facts before they can let you in on all the details. Of course, you figure because they say they're from your bank, and they sound like they're from your bank, and they have all kinds of private information only your bank would know, then; it stands to reason they're legit. Right?
Wrong.
Oh, so very, very, very wrong.
Find out how and why. Listen to our conversation with David Kennedy, who is the CEO of Cybersecurity Consulting Firm, TrustedSec.
They provide cybersecurity services to companies worldwide, and they are headquartered in Fairlawn, Ohio.
David Kennedy, Founder & CEO, TrustedSec
Juneteenth Celebrations Continue This Weekend In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Two more Juneteenth celebrations are on tap this weekend in downtown Akron.
Friday evenng, June 21, from 6:00-8:00 PM, there will be an adult "Mix & Mingle" at the Civic Theater's Knight Stage. Click here to find out how to purchase tickets.
Then, on Saturday, June 22, there will be a free event on Cascade Plaza, from 3:00-7:00PM.
Some of Saturday's highlights include a Vendor Fair Showcase, with music by DJ 8-Bit and Emcee Floco Torres. Plus, Line Dancing from 4:30 - 5:30 pm with JustUs Line Dance Crew.
Both events are sponsored by the Downtown Akron Partnership.
Click here for a link to more event information on their website.
Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they covered Midnight Cowboy, a Rated R Western Thriller from 1969.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday with tips and info for golfers. Today they covered taking shots on a hill, up or down.
Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins Ray every Friday to talk about local golf courses. This week they covered Rawiga Golf Club.
Guardians Broadcaster, Jim Rosenhaus, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! They talked about Daniel Schneemann, Bo Naylor, the bullpen, and more.
Senator Sherrod Brown on Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act & More
Written by Steffany MurdockSenator Sherrod Brown joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. They talked about the Cleveland Guardians, Social Security Fairness Act, Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act, and more.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Awareness Spotlight: Brain Tumors
Written by Steffany MurdockEvery month, Ray talks with a Cleveland Clinic Akron General about what they're doing to help throughout the community, medical issues, and more. Dr. Daria Krivosheya is a Neurologist with Cleveland Clinic Akron General. She joined Ray to discuss brain tumors; detection, treatment, and more.
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Akron Celebrates Juneteenth At Knight Center Today
Written by Jeanne Destro
The City of Akron's big Juneteenth celebration is today from 1PM-7:00 at the John S. Knight Center, in downtown Akron.
In partnership with the Akron Urban League, City officials put this event together over the past few days, after other Juneteenth events that had been scheduled for the weekend, were cancelled because of safety concerns related to the recent mass shooting which killed one man, and injured 28 others in East Akron.
Getting to and from the event will be easy and affordable, as Akron's Metro RTA is providing free transportation.
For the the schedule of events; click here.
Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they talked about two incredible hitters, Carlos Baerga and Steven Kwan.
Pix Of Vehicle Used In Akron Mass Shooting: Have You Seen This Car?
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police have released pictures of the vehicle used in the drive-by mass shooting which claimed the life of one man, Lateris Cook, and injured 28 others in East Akron on June 2.
Authorities say it appears to be a white SUV with dark tinted windows. Make, model, and license plate info though; are still unknown, and they are continuing to ask for tips.
A $22,500 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of the shooter or shooters.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says this update brings them one step closer to solving the case, and that they "continue to encourage anyone with any information about the identified vehicle or this shooting to please come forward.”
Citizens can call the Akron Police Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
You can also provide anonymous information to any of the following:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tip411 or accessing the link on the Akron Police website, www.AkronCops.org.
Akron Opens Summit Lake As Cooling Center Today
Written by Jeanne Destro
The City of Akron is keeping its Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier St.) open until 7PM today, as a cooling center for residents who don't have air conditioning, and need someplace to beat the heat.
Today's high temperature is expected to be 93, but with the high humidity, the National Weather Service warns that the Heat Index will make it feel more like it is 100-104.
The extreme heat we're experiencing in Akron this week is part of a major heat wave extending across multiple states, and as far North as Maine, where it hasn't been this hot in decades.
Akron officials say they aren't sure yet whether the Summit Lake Community Center will be open extra hours tomorrow or not, because it is a National holiday (Juneteenth).
We'll keep you posted as we hear more.