Tuesday, 25 February 2020 12:38

Indians Radio Week, Day 2

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Day two of Indians Radio Week is in the books for Ray Horner, who is out in Goodyear, Arizona for some Cactus League spring training action. He was busy chatting with various members of the Cleveland Indians.

First, Ray had some travel tips for those heading to Goodyear

Terry Francona - Manager

Ty Van Burkleo - Hitting Coach

Logan Allen - Pitcher

Brad Hand - Closer

Curtis Danburg - Senior Director, Communications

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 12:22

Ray Horner Podcast - 2/25/2020

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:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray had a conversation with Tara Samples from Akron City Council.

6:18 - Ray is in Goodyear, Arizona this week, and he shared some helpful tips for folks looking to head west for some Cactus League action.

12:20 - Terry Francona is kicking off his eighth season as Tribe manager, and he talked to Ray about the rule changes in baseball and sitting out a season to be a commentator.

18:52 - Julie McMahan and Mark Hurdlik stopped by to promote this Saturday’s Celebration of Education at Green High School.

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Monday, 24 February 2020 11:40

Bath Man Arrested After Bar Fight

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Early Sunday morning the Summit County Sheriff's Office responded to Pick's Bar in Coventry Township. 

Shortly after deputies arrived around 1:30 a.m., they arrested 34-year-old Cody Butzer of Bath Township. 

According to the Sheriff's report, Butzer punched two men, leaving one with several broken bones in his face and the other with lacerations. They were both taken to Akron General Hospital and treated. 

Butzer was charged with Felonious Assault and Assault. He was booked in Summit County Jail. 

Monday, 24 February 2020 11:36

Indians Radio Week, Day 1

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The first day of Indians Radio Week is in the books for Ray Horner, who is out in Goodyear, Arizona for some Cactus League spring training action. He was busy chatting with various members of the Cleveland Indians.

Jim Rosenhaus - Tribe Broadcaster

Tom Hamilton - Tribe Broadcaster

Bob DiBiasio - VP

Greg Allen - Outfielder

Jordan Luplow - Outfielder

Franmil Reyes - Outfielder & Designated Hitter

Shane Bieber - Starting Pitcher

Adam Plutko - Starting Pitcher

Mike Sarbaugh - Third Base Coach

Monday, 24 February 2020 10:15

Ray Horner Podcast - 2/24/2020

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:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with Kemp Boyd, football coach and executive at Love Akron.

9:37 - Our political analyst from Malone University, Dr. David Beer, recapped Bernie Sanders’s win at the Nevada Caucus.

12:19 - With Ray being in Arizona for Indians Radio Week, the topic of reptiles is discussed with veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs.

17:11 - It’s Monday, and it’s time for some tax tips from BDO’s Doug Klein.

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Monday, 24 February 2020 05:00

Stow Police Looking For Armed Robbers

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Stow Police are looking for a man and woman they say robbed the Speedway at 1045 Graham Road Sunday morning. 

Just after 8 a.m. Sunday, police were called to the gas station about an armed robbery.

After demanding cash and cigarettes, police say the suspects grabbed keys belonging to an employee and took off in that employee's car. 

See more below: 

Stow 2

(Stow Police Department) The Stow Police Department received a call at 0759 hours from an employee at the Speedway Gas Station, 1045 Graham Rd, stating that they had just been robbed at gunpoint. The suspects were a white male and a white female. (see description below)

The suspects stole cigarettes and cash. The suspects then took a set of keys from the back of the store that belonged to one of the employees and drove off in the employee’s vehicle, a silver 2016 Honda CRV with Ohio license plate GST6352.

Photos from the store video surveillance camera are included. Anyone who can identify the suspects or has information should contact the Stow Police Department at 330-689-5700. The investigation is ongoing.

NUMBER OF OFFENDERS: 2

WEAPONS? YES TYPE: Handgun

DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECTS:
Suspect #1: W/M approximately 6’0 tall with thin build, 25-35 years of age.
Suspect #2: W/F approximately 5’5 tall with thin build, 20-30 years of age

DIRECTION/ METHOD OF FLIGHT:
Left the area eastbound on Graham Rd toward State Route 8 in a silver 2016 Honda CRV (SUV) with Ohio license plate GST6352

Friday, 21 February 2020 08:14

This Week in Tech With Jeanne Destro-2-21-20 Featured

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This week, we’re looking at the intersection between old and new technology, from the cars we drive, to the plants that manufacture them.

Friday, 21 February 2020 07:24

Ray Horner Podcast - 2/21/2020

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:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with Teresa LeGrair from the Akron Urban League.

8:54 - Our movie guy Scott Wynn gave us a preview on what’s opening at theaters this weekend.

12:28 - How are the world and national markets so far in 2020, especially with concerns around the Coronavirus? Robert Dodaro from Prism Wealth Management and Financial Focus shared his thoughts.

17:22 - Plenty of folks are getting their base tan at a tanning salon before a big trip, but dermatologist Dr. James Libecco warns the listeners not to do this.

22:55 - Dan Flowers came on to talk about the expansion over at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

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Thursday, 20 February 2020 11:49

Woman Assaulted Dental Worker, Trashed Office

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An Akron woman was arrested Wednesday after she reportedly assaulted an employee at a Coventry Township dental office and then trashed that office. 

The Summit County Sheriff's Office was called to the Kenmore Family Dental Center Wednesday for a disturbance. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Tamar Maple, became upset at the office, punched an employee, and then damaged a computer and a dental drill, throwing other items around the office.

By the time deputies arrived, Maple had fled the scene. She was later arrested at her Akron home. 

Maple has been charged with felony vandalism, misdemeanor assault, and disorderly conduct. She's been booked in Summit County Jail. 

Thursday, 20 February 2020 11:21

$5K Reward for Info on Copley Road Robber

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Akron police are looking for a suspect in a string of armed robberies on Copley Road, and there is a $5 thousand dollar reward offered for help catching him.

Crimestoppers Offers Reward

Summit County Crimestoppers, Inc. is offering a reward of up to $5,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the string of Copley Road Robberies.
Investigators have determined the suspect pictured is responsible for the below previously reported recent robberies.
Aggravated Robbery
01/26/20
Officers were dispatched to the Family Dollar located in the 900 block of Copley Rd last night at
approximately 9:45 PM for a robbery. When they got there, the 42-year-old store clerk told them
the suspect with a hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head entered the store, threatened her as if he
had a gun and demanded money. There was no gun seen and the suspect fled the store in an
unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash. 
The suspect was described as black male, 20-30-years-old, 6’2” – 6’4,” 180-200 pounds and
wearing a grey jogging suit.
(20-011452)
01/29/20
Officers were dispatched to a robbery call at Walgreen’s located in the 1300 block of Copley Rd at approximately 7:00 PM yesterday. When they arrived, a 20-year-old employee reported that a black male suspect walked up to the front counter and took money from the register after making a purchase. The suspect had his hand in his pocket as if he had a gun; however, no gun was seen.
He fled the scene eastbound with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect was dressed in all black clothing.
(20-012866)
02/04/20
Last night just before 9:30 PM, officers responded to the Little Caesar’s Pizza located in the 1200 block of Copley Rd for a robbery call. When they got there, the employee told them that a male
suspect walked up to the drive thru window and placed an order. The suspect then lifted his sweatshirt to display his handgun he had tucked in his waistband and demanded money from the
register. The employee complied and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was last seen running northbound behind the building.
The suspect was described as a dark skinned black male, 18-23-years old, 6’0” and 190 pounds.
He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
 (20-015704)
02/12/20
On February 12, 2020, at approximately 1:15 PM, officers responded to the CVS in the 1300 block of Copley Rd. for a robbery call. The suspect entered the store and threatened to shoot one
of the employees. He then took an unknown amount of money from the register and fled on foot.
The suspect did not brandish the gun during the incident.
The suspect was described as a black male, 6’-6’2” tall, and weighing 180-200 pounds. He was
wearing black pants and a black hoodie with a white symbol on the front.
(20-018966)
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at
330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip, The Summit County Crimestoppers, Inc. at 330-434-COPS
(2677). You can also text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

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