Tuesday, 22 October 2019 12:07

Ohio Soldier Killed in GA Training Accident

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United States Army Corporal Thomas Cole Walker, of Conneaut, Ohio, was one of three soldiers killed during a training exercise at Fort Stewart in Georgia early Sunday morning.

The military members, identified as Cpl Walker, Sfc. Bryan Andrew Jenkins, of Florida, and Pfc. Antonio Gilbert Garcia, of Arizona, died when their vehicle rolled over into a stream around 3:20 a.m. All three were pronounced dead on the scene and three others were injured, one who is still hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation and U.S. Army officials have said they would release more information as it becomes available.

On Tuesday, Governor Mike DeWine ordered all U.S. and Ohio flags to half-staff on all public buildings in Asthabula County and at the Statehouse and other Columbus buildings until the funeral services for Corporal Walker are completed.

 

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:20

Ray Horner Podcast - 10/22/2019

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:19 - No Ray today, but no problem, as Tony Mazur and Jim Albright manned the ship this morning. They touched on the settlement that Summit and Cuyahoga County had with four drug companies over the opioid crisis. Four other states are looking to similar settlements, as well.

8:38 - Odell Beckham Jr. is back in the news, and again, it’s not what he’s doing on the field. Well, technically it is, as he was fined over $14,000 for having his pant legs hiked up too high above the knees. Really. The panel, which included Kris Drew, discussed it, and Kris mentioned how he believes Baker Mayfield and OBJ are a bad fit and why Freddie Kitchens isn’t the answer at head coach.

16:23 - ‘80s hair metal will grace the stage at the Akron Civic Theatre on Thursday, as Dokken and Lita Ford will blow the roof off the place (hopefully not literally). Lita Ford joined Tony for a nice conversation about nostalgia and hearing hard rock music at grocery stores.

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Monday, 21 October 2019 11:20

Ray Horner Podcast - 10/21/2019

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:19 - Ray is out till Wednesday, so guest hosts Tony Mazur and Jim Albright discussed the hard-hitting questions of our day: what exactly constitutes a sandwich? Is a hamburger a sandwich? What about a hotdog? Could a taco or burrito be under the sandwich umbrella? Then it went off the rails.

12:29 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to answer questions on cats relieving themselves outside their litter box, what types of litter to buy, and investing in pet insurance.

18:06 - The Akron Zips are winless on the season, and there’s a great possibility they will finish winless, as well. What will it take for the football program to turn around? Moving down a division? Getting rid of football altogether?

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Monday, 21 October 2019 10:47

Akron Announces Leaf Removal Schedule

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Akron, Ohio, October 21, 2019 – City of Akron leaf removal will begin Monday, November 4 in Ward 3. Signs will be posted in wards prior to pick-up dates. We remind residents not to rake leaves into the street until the day before scheduled leaf pickup. 

For residents wishing to have leaves removed prior to or after their scheduled pick-up date, the City offers three annual free curb service bulk pick-ups. Leaves must be bagged for early pick-up. To schedule, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.

LEAF REMOVAL SCHEDULE

Ward 3

November 4

Ward 5

November 6

Ward 10

November 8

Ward 9

November 14

Ward 2

November 18

Ward 1

November 21

Ward 8

November 25

Ward 4

December 3

Ward 6

December 7

Ward 7

December 11

We ask residents to comply with the following guidelines to make leaf removal safe and effective:

  • Do not allow children to play in leaves on or near the street
  • Do not place branches or any other debris in the street - only leaves
  • Do not rake leaves into the street after leaves have been removed from your street or you may be subject to a fine
  • Do not park vehicles on the street the day before your scheduled pick-up, until your leaves have been removed
  • Do not park vehicles over leaves - heat from the underside of the vehicle may cause a fire

Each of the wards will take more than one day to complete. Leaves must be on the street by the dates listed – if they are not out, they may not get picked up.  This schedule is subject to change in the event of adverse weather conditions. Changes to the schedule will be posted on the akronohio.gov homepage. For more information, visit the Leaf Removal page on the City website or call the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.

Friday, 18 October 2019 11:09

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-18-19 Featured

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This week, enlisting private cyber warriors to keep the public safe from hackers, spies, and criminals.

We’ll also hear about some new high tech cameras that can help the blind to see, help you stay safe in traffic, and help Big Brother see you—wherever you are.

 


Please note: You can subscribe to this podcast through the Apple and Andoid app stores, as well as through Stitcher and Spotify.

Friday, 18 October 2019 06:40

Ray Horner Podcast - 10/18/2019

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:19 - Yes, we’ve talked about this a-plenty over the years, and it’s how the state of retail keeps changing. The panel touched on the future of retail, and how stores such as Dollar General have adapted, while others in Kmart and Sears have not and fallen by the wayside.

6:42 - It’s another election season, and that means another school levy in the city of Barberton. Superintendent Jeff Ramnytz discussed it.

11:35 - WEWS News 5 is wiping away $1.5 million in medical debt, thanks to their new program Medical Debt Rescue. How are they doing this? Investigative reporter Jonathan Walsh explains.

17:44 - Scott Wynn stopped by to give his review of the Joker, and he mentioned how another Maleficent is hitting the theaters.

20:17 - And speaking of film, it’s time for another Fortunato Film School at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Joe Fortunato discussed To Kill a Mockingbird with Tony, and will do so in long form on Sunday afternoon at the library.

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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Alexis Mayle, a senior volleyball player from Barberton High School. 

She says that working with her coaches and teammates is something she truly enjoys.
 
“It's fun," she says. " "It means the world to me to be as close as I am with them."
 
Alexis is a two sport athlete for the Magics playing volleyball during the fall and softball during the spring. She says that the balance between academics and athletics is a tough one, but necessary.
 
“I take my schoolwork very seriously, " she explains. 
 
Among her accomplishments, she is a three year varsity letter winner in volleyball and will be a four year letter winner in softball, garnering Suburban League 2nd team honors as a junior.
 
Away from the athletics, Mayle is a member of the Math team and works at a local restaurant in the Barberton area. 
 
Her volleyball coach Nick Williams discusses how she leads both on and off the court.
 
“It has been pleasure coaching Mayle these past four years! Lexi brings a fiery, determined, hard-working and fun attitude to the game, that not only the team respects and loves, but the coaching staff does as well,” he said.
 
 “Her hard work and bubbly personality will be missed tremendously by everyone. “
 
 
 
 Our next Male Student Athlete of the Week is Tyler Eberhart, a senior football player from Barberton High School. 
 
Tyler says he grew to love the game of football from an early age. 
 
“I first started loving football as soon as I started playing," he said. "I just fell in love with it immediately."
 
He says as a two time captain, leadership in all forms is important.
 
“This year as a senior it's a little more vocal and still leading by example."
 
Tyler is a two sport athlete in both football and track and field. In addition to being a letterman in both of those sports, he is also a member of the National Honor Society, Math Club, and Student Council. 
 
Coach Tony Gotto has this to say about Eberhart, one of the leaders on the field and in the locker room.
 
“I asked the team one day of who our overall leader is and it was unanimous,” he said of Eberhart.
 
He does every community service and has incredible work ethic.” And 
 
In the community, Eberhart works at Barberton Local Tees and is also involved with his church, Barberton First Baptist. 
 
Upon graduation in the spring of 2020, Tyler plans on studying mechanical engineering. He is currently undecided on where he will attend school, but has been offered by both Case Western Reserve and Valparaiso to continue to play football.
 
We wish Alexis and Tyler the best in all of their future endeavors. 
Thursday, 17 October 2019 11:51

Suspects Bump Into Victim, Steal Car

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Akron Police are investigating an armed robbery after two men bumped their car into another vehicle and then stole that car. 

About 6:45 Wednesday evening, a man and a woman were sitting in their car in the area of Work Drive and Wildwood Avenue when another car ran into their's.

The victims tell Akron Police that the passenger of the suspect vehicle got out, walked up to their car and pulled a gun on the couple, demanding their wallets and that they get out of the car. Then, the armed suspect took off in the victims' car while the driver of the suspect vehicle, a black Chevy Impala, drove off.

The suspects are described as two black males between 20 and 25, one with short dreadlocks and a lazy eye. Both are to be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department. 

Thursday, 17 October 2019 08:54

Ray Horner Podcast - 10/17/2019

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:19 - US Senator Sherrod Brown joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to touch on various topics affecting us both domestically and internationally. The subjects discussed were the deal struck by UAW and General Motors, the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, and President Trump moving troops out of Syria.

6:58 - Remember the Beverly Hillbillies? Black gold, Texas tea? Ray shared a few fun facts about the Clampetts, which was a show that was canceled when it was number one in the ratings due to the “Rural Purge.”

13:10 - It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for our master gardener, Jeanne Poremski, to stop by. She talked about azaleas, proper lawn care in October (including what to do with critter holes), and she answered listener questions, as well.

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019 09:39

Akron Children's Offering Flu Vaccine in Schools

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(AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL) Beginning this week, Akron Children’s will offer flu vaccines in a dozen school districts, making it easier and more convenient than ever to get children immunized. 

“The best way to minimize or avoid the spread of influenza is to get an annual flu vaccine,” said Michele Wilmoth, director of School Health Services for Akron Children’s. “The vaccine protects against the new strains of the flu so it's important to get vaccinated annually.”

Akron Children’s partners with an organization called Health Heroes to provide the flu vaccine to all children whose parents consent to it, regardless or their health care coverage.

Flu vaccines are provided at no cost to students, parents, schools or local/state government. Medicaid and private insurers will be billed, however, students or their parents will never be billed for out-of-pocket expenses or deductibles. Qualifying uninsured students can be given the vaccine at no charge.

The participating schools and school districts are:
 

  • Akron Public Schools
  • Akros Middle School/Edge Academy
  • Cuyahoga Falls City School District
  • East Palestine City Schools
  • Medina City Schools
  • Nordonia Hills City School District
  • Schnee Learning Center
  • Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools
  • Tallmadge City School District
  • Warren City Schools
  • Woodridge Local Schools
  • Windham Exempted Village Schools

“This is a win-win for everyone,” said Wilmoth. “We can save parents a trip to the doctor and keep kids in class. If we get more kids immunized, we can reduce the risk of influenza in our schools and communities and we can especially reduce the risk for our more vulnerable children, such as those with chronic health conditions.”

The process of giving the flu shots should be as easy and orderly as each school’s student picture day, says Wilmoth.

The vaccinations will be administered by state-licensed nurses.

Health Heroes takes care of collecting consent forms and will bill private insurance carriers and Medicaid for the cost of the vaccine. The organization’s business model allows it to absorb the cost of vaccines for uninsured children. Teachers and school staff will also be offered the vaccine. 

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