All Clear: I-76 Reopens Near Central Interchange In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A "suspicious" object on the highway caused authorities to shut down I-76 in both directions, and to call in the bomb squad to investigate near the Central Interchange in and Kenmore Boulevard in Akron earlier this morning.
It turns out though, that the object was just a barrel, and there was no threat.
Now City officials say the highway has been reopened, but the exits to Main Street from I-76 will remain closed temporarily, as will Main Street from South St. to Thornton Street as crews finish up.
Motorists are urged to proceed with caution while travelling in the area.
Ohio Dispensaries Selling Marijuana for Recreational Use
Written by Steffany MurdockPete Nitsch, VP of Compliance and Communications with Klutch Cannabis, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Tuesday, about 100 Ohio dispensaries began selling marijuana for recreational use. Pete talked about how it works, some do's and don'ts, and more.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Awareness Spotlight: Hand Surgery
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. This month, Dr. Nicholas Satariano, Hand Surgeon and Orthopedics doctor with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. He broke down hand issues such as Carpal Tunnel and Arthritis and he discussed treatments and surgeries.
Recreational Cannabis Sales Can Start Tuesday In Ohio
Written by Jeanne Destro
This bud's for you, Ohio, as 98 dual-use dispensaries will be licensed to sell recreational Cannabis, starting tomorrow, August 6, including several in the Akron-Canton area.
Adults 21 and over, may buy recreational Cannabis at the following local licensed dispensaries:
- Bloom Medicinals, 737 E. North St., Akron, OH 44305
- The Botanist, 46 S. Summit St., Akron, OH 44308
- Culture Cannabis Club, 1568 E. Archwood Ave., Akron, OH 44306
- Curaleaf, 1220 Buchholzer Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
- FRX Health, 1682 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
- Bliss Ohio 331 E. Main St., Kent, OH
- The Botanist, 3840 Greentree Ave. S.W., Canton, OH 44705
- Ohio Cannabis Company, 4016 Greentree Ave. S.W., Canton, OH 44706
- Zen Leaf Canton, 3224 Cleveland Ave. N.W, Canton, 44709
- The Citizen By Klutch, 401 Cherry Ave., NE, Canton, OH 44702
For a full list of all locations statewide, including those in other NE Ohio counties, click here.
But these are not the only dispensaries that will be allowed to sell recreational Cannabis products in Ohio. While the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control started the process at dispensaries that already sell medical Cannabis; they're also processing applications from other companies as well.
In a Press release, DCC Superintendent, James Canepa, said “A big reason we were able to get to this point ahead of the Sept. 7 deadline was due to the foundation laid through the state’s existing Medical Marijuana Control Program. Since existing licensees had already met stringent requirements of that program, we anticipated this process to be rather smooth. They had already undergone many of the comprehensive checks as part of that process.”
In addition, he says, “As the non-medical cannabis market opens, the Division will continue to review and approve those 10(B) dispensary, or bonus licenses, for which eligible licensees have been able to apply with regard to additional locations,” Canepa said. “Since those additional sites will take time to construct, inspect and receive Certificates of Operation, we anticipate that, over the coming months and years, those 10(B) dispensaries will become operational.”
Jim McIntyre from the American Red Cross joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. There is a nationwide blood shortage. Jim talked about the need across the country.
The release of three Americans unjustly detained in Russia this past week didn't just happen in a vacuum.
A vast team of US Diplomats along with scores of others from US allies including Germany, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, combined forces to complete over the course of many years, the most complicated prisoner swap since the Cold War.
While there were many facets to the multi-pronged effort; at the heart of it, was negotiation.
Somehow, both sides managed to get what they wanted, and now Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelanm and Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva are home, safe, and facing a much brighter future than they could have ever imagined from inside a Russian prison cell.
But they were lucky. Not everyone who is detained by a foreign government, or kidnapped by terrorists or criminals while traveling abroad gets such a happy ending.
A recent report from the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation found there were 46 US Nationals being held captive by foreign governments as of May 2024, and if you broaden your search to include citizens of other countries, and include those who have been kidnapped and held for ransom; that number rises into the thousands.
In fact, kidnap for ransom is a growing concern worldwide; a trend highlighted in a recent report from the British-American consulting firm, Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
It shows the cost that companies pay for policies to cover their employees in the event of kidnapping and ransom, has gone up recently 5 to 20 percent, and that they don't provide coverage at all in places like Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Even so, kidnap victims can be successfully recovered and reunited with their families.
To find out how it's done, and how we can apply those skills in our daily lives and business dealings; listen now to our conversation with former Scotland Yard Hostage Negotiator, Scott Walker, as we discuss his new book; Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion.
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Scott Walker, Author
About the author
Scott Walker served as a Scotland Yard detective for 16 years investigating all aspects of serious and organized crime, including kidnappings and terrorism. He also deployed overseas as part of a military intelligence interrogation team to interdict and question High-Value Targets. When he left the police in 2015, Walker joined a crisis and risk management consultancy that specialized in kidnap for ransom negotiations and resolving other similar perils all over the world.
Walker continues to advise, train and coach leaders at all levels of an organization who are keen to enhance their resilience, emotional intelligence and communication skills. He helps companies build a resilient mindset culture and develop engaged, fulfilled, purpose-driven and productive teams and is in demand as a keynote speaker.
Order Out of Chaos is his first book.
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Akron's New "Green" Holy Grail: Sustainable Plastics Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Wouldn't it be great if all the plastic that clogs our landfills and oceans could be easily and cheaply recycled, and then turned into new plastic that is just as strong and useful as the original?
That's what scientists at the University of Akron have been wondering, and now one of them has come up with a new way to recycle plastic using just light, air, and an easily obtainable and abundant chemical catalyst.
We'll hear today from Associate Professor of Polymer Science, Dr. Junpen Wang, along with Vice President for Research and Business Engagement, Dr. Suzanne Bausch from the University of Akron, where they are moving full steam ahead on a major new push in the quest for sustainable polymers, fueled in large part by a recently obtained $51 million dollar federal grant.
To listen: click the play button, which is directly on top of the blue show logo, below.
Dr. Junpen Wang, University of Akron
Dr. Suzanne Baush, University of Akron
Simple Test Can Diagnose Dementia Early Enough For More Effective Treatment
Written by Jeanne Destro
While there is still no cure for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia; there is a simple, self-administered test that can help doctors discover and begin to treat it early enough to make a real difference in the quality of life for their patients.
That's what researchers at the Ohio State University discovered, when they conducted a study on the effectiveness of having primary care doctors keep track of their patients' mental acuity over a period of years, by having them take the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam (SAGE) test.
According to Dr. Douglas Scharre, who is the director of the Division of Cognitive Neurology at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and lead author of a study published in Frontiers In Geriatric Medicine; using the SAGE test during a primary care physician visit, greatly increased the detection of new cognitive conditions or concerns.
We talked to to Dr. Scharre about it recently. Listen now:
Dr. Douglas Scharre, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Downtown Wadsworth Improvements & Developments
Written by Steffany MurdockThe Mayor of Wadsworth, Robin Laughbaugh, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about developments underway in Wadsworth from shopping to recreation, quality of life, and more.
Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they talked about the MLB trade deadline, Lane Thomas, and more.