On the Tuesday edtion of the Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast
Ray talks to Dr. Debbie Plate about the importance of getting a Flu shot. (0:15)
Mark Welfley joins Ray to talk about tech gifts for the holidays. (10:33)
Dr. John Green talks with Ray about retiring from the University of Akron.(21:11)
Dominion Energy is making a big investment in green energy projects, aiming for a 55 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
Jeanne Destro talked to Dominion spokesmen Aaron Ruby, and Jeremy Slayton, about the company's big offshore wind initiative, and their $700 million dollar investment into producing methane gas from cow and pig manure.
The Flu is widespread in 10 states right now, but so far in Summit County; it's just getting started for the season.
Jeanne Destro got the latest on the flu, as well as on the possibility of a pandemic, news that life expectancy in the US is actually falling now, and so called "deaths of despair", from Summit County Health Commissioner, Donna Skoda.
The North Hill rock thrower or throwers are back and Akron Police are asking the public's help.
Nine residents of North Hill reported having their windows busted out, bringing the streak of recent vandalism in the neighborhood to at least thirty homes in the past few weeks. Over the past weekend, two residents reported having their tires slashed.
Akron Police have no suspects and are asking North Hill residents to be vigilant in reporting any such vandalism.
Anyone with information is asked to call Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Tipsters can also call the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or text TIPSCO with your tips to 274-637. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
You've probably heard of Cryptocurrency, but if you're like most people; you don't have the foggiest idea of what it is, how it works, who uses it, and most importantly--why?
To find out more, listen as Jeanne Destro talks to Kent State University Assistant Finance Professor, David Pelleg about everything you've ever wanted to know (and more!) about Cryptocurrency.
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Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, electric cars, flying cars, and teaching history through video games!
Everybody is talking about Impeachment this week, but few people really understand how it actually works--or at least, how it's supposed to work, according to the US Constitution.
So, that's where retired University of Akron Law Professor, Dean Carro, comes in.
He talked to Jeanne Destro about it the extremely controversial political procedure that is not only making history; but is also designed to safeguard our democracy.
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering changing the rules that govern how criminal defendants can get out of jail on bail, while they are waiting for trial.
Jeanne Destro talked to ACLU Attorney Claire Chevrier, who is advocating for a change in the bail rules, as well as retired University of Akron Law Professor, and Akron Bar Association member, Dean Carro, about what that could mean for our community.
New Fitness Program for AMHA Housing Residents
Written by Jeanne DestroA new fitness program designed to help improve cardiac health, as well as emotional well-being, is underway now at Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority buildings citywide.
Alexis Holt, and Caroline Murrock from the University of Akron are coordinating the new "FABU" program, and they talked to Jeanne Destro about it this week.
Saudi Aviators Grounded After Pensacola Shootings
Written by Jeanne DestroMore than 800 Saudi Military Aviation students in the US have been grounded, following last week's shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
Jeanne Destro interviewed CBS News Military Consultant, Jeff McCausland, to find out more about what has become an increasingly complex story with far reaching implications for national security, military preparedness, diplomatic relations, and law enforcement.
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Protecting and Repairing Your Online Reputation
Written by Jeanne DestroEverybody knows how easy it is for somebody to trash your reputation online. Maybe they give your business a bad review, or say horrible things about you personally. What can you do to fight back against that? Who do you call?
Well, here in the Akron-Cleveland area, Hennes Communications specializes in Crisis Communications, and Jeanne Destro talked to their Managing Partner, Thom Fladung.
Student Athletes of the Week: Calvin Alexander & Savannah Bunn: Ellet High School
Written by Aaron ColemanThis week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Calvin Alexander, a senior football player from Ellet High School.
Streetsboro Police are looking for Jason Nicholas James, who they say has scammed multiple people and businesses out of a lot of money.
James was previously arrested and charged for operating a ponzi scheme in North Carolina back in 2014, but has made his way to Northeast Ohio.
The department says that he's passed at least $18,000 worth of bad checks in Streetsboro alone, and has done so in Summit, Stark, and Cuyahoga Counties too.
See more from the Streetsboro Police Department below:
The Streetsboro Police Department currently has two active warrants for Jason Nicholas James, a 47 year old man who uses a former home in Brunswick or abandoned buildings as his address. James has been charged or is the suspect in multiple thefts (Forgery or Passing Bad Checks) across northeast Ohio where he uses fraudulent identification and checks to make purchases from unsuspecting businesses.
James was previously arrested in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2014 as part of a 9 million dollar Ponzi scheme and was charged with defrauding at least one victim of $300,000.
Business owners and employees need to be aware of his friendly con-artist tactics because he appears genuine, confident and out-going while he is presenting fake identification and checks to make large purchases. As pictured above, he will smile and shake your hand with one hand while he is giving you a bad check with the other. Streetsboro businesses alone are out over $18,000.
A public records check for James shows current or past activity in Summit, Cuyahoga, Portage and Stark Counties and there are likely others.
Streetsboro Police Department would like to thank our social media followers for helping to identify James and our news partners for continuing to spread the information to save other businesses, both large and small, from being victimized by James’ slick tactics.