Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray has been the WAKR Morning host for since 2000 after a successful career in the Erie , Pennsylvania market as a Host and Operation Manager for WAKR/ WZPR / WMDE radio in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ray won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Sportscaster of the year two times and is currently the play-by-play voice of Hiram College Athletics. Ray has been involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Akron Children's Concert Society, Akron Public Schools, and The Embrace Care Clinic. Ray loves baseball, outdoor activities and spending time with his four children, Elizabeth, Rocco, Ava and Gia. Ray, his wife, Melissa and the children live in Wadsworth, Ohio.
It's National Library Week! Director of the Akron Summit County Public Library, Pam Hickson-Stevenson, joined Ray to talk about what libraries have to offer. Libraries have adapted and have more to offer than books.
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Law Enforcement & Security Analyst, Paul Viollis talks with Ray Horner every Saturday about various happenings around the world. This week they discussed alarming things happening on American soil, spies, and more. Dennis Franks, formerly with the FBI, President of Investigative and Security Global Solutions , Investigations & Security Consultant,…
Published in
Safeguarding America
Voice of the Guardians, Tom Hamilton, joined Ray to talk about the Cleveland Guardians! They discussed a shortened spring training, player evaluations, and having Tito back in the dugout.
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Dr. Naveen Uli is the medical director of the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Akron Children's Hospital. Pre-diabetic cases in children are on the rise, they have doubled in the last 20 years. Dr. Uli joined Ray to talk about why cases are so high. They discussed proper diet,…
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 16:12
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-4-1-22: A Tale of Two Startups Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Two very different Ohio startups are in the spotlight this week, both offering innovative ideas that can solve big problems, and maybe even save lives. Robotic Maintenance Vehicles is headquartered in Alvordton, OH, about 45 miles West of Toledo, and is seeking customers now for its new A-I enabled Robobotic…
Published in
This Week in Tech
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 08:16
Congressman Tim Ryan on Electric Vehicles, Trades, Ukraine, & More
Written by Steffany Murdock
Congressman Tim Ryan joined Ray Wednesday morning. The conversation covered many topics, including electric vehicles, trades, the war in Ukraine, and the new information about the January 6th insurrection.
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray talked to Kevin Thomas, Regional President at AAA Ohio Auto Club. Distracted driving is on the rise, as are crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Ray and Kevin discussed distracted driving, which is not limited to texting. Kevin explained why it is so dangerous to take your eyes or focus of…
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:21
Student Athletes of the Week: Alexis Jackson (Jax) & Brayden Clark (Lefty)
Written by Steffany Murdock
This week's Student Athletes of the Week are from Coventry High School. Alexis Jackson (Jax) is on the sofball team as a pitcher, shortstop, and on 1st base. Jax's accomplishments include 2-year letterman, 1st team MAC, and Best Pitcher Award. She is very involved in school activities. Jax is in…
Published in
Student Athlete of the Week
This weeks' Business of the Week is Crystal Clinic! Crystal Clinic's Dr. Lewis Diulus talks about plastic surgeries on the rise, procedures, choosing the right doctor, and more
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Ray talks to Joe Fortunato, Film Study Professor, about the Oscars. They breakdown Will Smiths's swing at Chris Rock, why he did it and what consequences he could face. At this time, Chris Rock has not pressed charges. They also discuss the big wins and losses.
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
More...
Law Enforcement & Security Analyst, Paul Viollis talks with Ray Horner every Saturday about various happenings around the world. This week they discussed US border security. Knowing how controversial the topic is, Paul and Ray focused on the facts surrounding the topic and what needs to be done on both…
Published in
Safeguarding America
Micky Dolenz, best known from his time with the Monkees, is coming to town! He talked with Ray about his life, career, and what to expect at the show.
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show
Tagged under
Friday, 25 March 2022 06:25
This Week in Tech-3-25-22: Charging Into the Future with EV's Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
The ongoing push toward electric vehicles takes on more urgency, as the War in Ukraine roils oil markets and causes gasoline prices to hit record highs nationwide. Listen now, to hear how the federal government is pushing to expand the nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations, and how Akron's…
Published in
This Week in Tech
Ty Higgins, from the Ohio Farm Bureau, joined Ray to talk about added stress on farmers during wartime. They discuss inflation, increased demand, and more.
Published in
Ray Horner Morning Show