This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-27-19 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, as we look forward to the new year; we’re taking a look back at some highlights from the past year.
They include include a new Aviation technology center at Kent State University, new high tech tires for NASA’s Mars Rover, how the State of Ohio is encouraging workers statewide to learn new tech skills, and an accelerator program usually focused on on software developers, extending a helping hand to “hard tech” companies as well.
On the Friday edition of the Ray Horner Show Podcast:
Ray, Jeanne, & Steffany talk about TV specials from the 70's and a new gadget for your phone. (0:16)
Scott Wynn joins Ray to talk about the movies that came out today, and what's coming up the week of Christmas. (12:22)
Ray talks with George Thomas about the new Star Wars movie and the Indians(16:10)
1590 WAKR Student Athletes of the Week: Samantha Huth and Dylan Farah: Hoban HS
Written by Aaron ColemanThis week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Samantha Huth, a senior golfer from Archbishop Hoban High School.
She says that her father got her interested in the game of golf at an early age and she carries that appreciation for the game to this day.
“My dad was a golfer and he's been around it his whole life, and when I was trying to figure out what sports work best for me, I started taking lessons at 9 and have been at it ever since," she said.
Huth says the family atmosphere at Hoban extends beyond the golf course for her.
"Since my freshman year at Hoban, it's honestly been amazing," she said. "The best part about it is just the fact that you can say hi to anyone here and be automatic friends."
In 2019, she was named the captain of the girls golf team, lettered for the fourth year in a row, and was a second place medalist at the NCL Championship earning first team honors.
Her coach Ben Wehmann said that she is a great example for the girls on the golf team and an exemplary student athlete.
In my eight years coaching, Sam stands out among a select few as one of the most motivated individuals I have ever had," he said. "The other girls looked up to her and respected her not only as an excellent golfer but as a leader and a friend and her dedication to the sport was obvious as she was often found outside of team practice working on her game with her dad and teammates."
Away from the course, Huth is a student ambassador, a member of the National Honor Society, and a Peer Mentor.
In the community, she volunteers at Common Threads and also at Summit County Animal Control.
Upon graduation in the spring, she plans on attending Clarion University to study nursing.
Our next Male Student Athlete is Dylan Farah, a senior soccer player from Archbishop Hoban.
2019 was a solid one for him as he scored 9 goals and had three assists his senior season. He was also named to the NCL First Team and was named GASCA Akron District Honorable Mention.
His coach Tavi Muresan says he is a leader in every aspect of his life.
Away from the pitch, he is a student ambassador, a member of the National Honor Society, the French Club, and a member of the Super Fan club.
Dylan says both of those opportunities are rewarding for him in unique ways.
Upon graduation in the spring of 2020, he plans on attending The Ohio State University majoring in Finance.
We wish Samantha and Dylan the best in all of their future endeavors.
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-20-19 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, what happens when a home security device gets hacked, a new tech non-profit in Ohio, and a heads up for sportscasters--a computer might one day, be doing your job!
Pizza Delivery Man Threatened To "Kill People"
Written by Ryan LangBack on December 14th, pizza delivery man Byron Davis of Akron crashed his car into a ditch outside the home of a Green resident.
Davis' car needed to be towed out out of the ditch and suffered some damages.
Two days later, the Summit County Sheriff's Office says that Davis began calling the department's Communications Center, threatening to kill people if the repairs weren't paid for by the county and/or the City of Green.
Well, two days after the phone calls, on December 18th, Mr. Davis was arrested and charged with inducing panic and aggravated menacing.
On the Thursday edition of the Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast:
Ray, Jeanne & Steffany talk about the best movie deaths. (0:17)
Dr. David Beer joins Ray to talk about the Impeachment of President Trump. (6:51)
Christy Paige of the BBB talks to Ray about online puppy scams. (15:20)
Dean Carro talks with Ray about the impeachment (21:10)
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On the Wednesday edition of the Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast:
Student Athletes of the Week Rowan Lilly and Bella Vesco: Our Lady of the Elms
Written by Aaron ColemanThis week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Rowan Lilly, a senior bowler from Our Lady of the Elms High School.
Rowan says bowling was one of the things that her friends enjoyed and that was something that drew her attention during her sophomore year.
“I’ve really grown to appreciate the sport and I really enjoy just going all the time,” she said.
Away from the bowling alley, she is a scholar athlete at the Elms, and also is involved in her school as a student body Vice President and an officer in the Social Action Club.
She says that the Elms provides a great atmosphere for her to grow in various facets of her life.
“The opportunities that I get at the Elms are unlike any other place that I can get them.”
Her bowling coach Pat Kelley said that Rowan is a great example of what a student athlete is in all aspects.
“Rowan is a very diligent student who works hard to be as precise as she can in everything she does; her physics studies with me, her bowling, and her dancing,” she explains.
“If she is disappointed in the result, she will quietly work at correcting what went wrong.”
In addition to being a student athlete, Rowan is also an accomplished dancer as well.
“Rowan's experience in dance has a positive influence in her bowling,” said head coach Pat Kelley.
“The position awareness she has from her dancing has helped her to be consistent in her approach and release on the lanes so I can count on her for very similar scores during a match.”
Upon graduation in the spring of 2020, she plans on attending Kent State University and majoring in Business Management.
Our next Female Student Athlete is Bella Vesco, a senior basketball player from Our Lady of the Elms.
Basketball has been a part of her life from an early age and to this day, she truly enjoys getting better and working on her game.
“I always played basketball since the third grade,” my dad coached me and encouraged me to play,” she said.
Bella is a three sport athlete competing in soccer and track and field to go along with basketball during the winter months. Earlier this year, she was First Team All-District in soccer for 2019.
She says that being a student at the Elms has been a positive experience and one that she will always remember.
“Everyone is super supportive and it’s nice,” she explains.
Head basketball coach John Reed had this to say about his senior leader.
Upon graduation in the spring of 2020, she plans on attending either Ohio State University or Loyola of Chicago to study pre-med.
We wish Rowan and Bella the best in all of their future endeavors.
Akron Woman Charged With Stealing State Benefits
Written by Ryan LangBrittany Anderson of Akron is accused of stealing state child-care benefits and tampering with records.
According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, Anderson, 28, used falsified documents to receive nearly $6,000 in benefits from the Department of Job and Family Services between December 2017 and May of this year.
Anderson was arrested on Monday, December 16th, on charges of felony tampering with records and felony theft of child care benefits. She's been booked into the Summit County Jail.
Akron is number one in Ohio for the number of renters evicted each year, and number twenty four, nationwide.
So, Jeanne Destro talked Steve McGarrity, who is the Executive Director of Community Legal Aid in Akron, about what their attorneys can do to help low-income renters.