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.
Friday, 05 November 2021 09:27
New Laws To Fight Old Problems: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
Written by Tony Mazur
In the Ohio Statehouse, representatives have drafted bills to combat domestic violence and sexual assaults. State rep Tavia Galonski joined the Ray Horner Morning Show, guest-hosted by Jeanne Destro, to talk about these bills. The first of which is called Aisha's Law, named after Aisha Fraser, who was murdered by…
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Thursday, 04 November 2021 14:51
Cruel School: Akron Teachers Fear Violence in Classroom
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Union representing Akron Public School teachers, the Akron Education Association (AEA) passed a vote of "no confidence" in the school administration's leadership and procedures designed to keep them safe from violent incidents involving students. From guns on the premises, to physical assaults, and even fireworks set off in the…
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Thursday, 04 November 2021 10:17
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-5-21: Climate Change & Deforestation Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week, President Biden pledged the US will take action to reduce fossil fuel emissions, in an effort to protect forests worldwide. Forests, which absorb harmful pollution from the atmosphere, are one of the earth's main lines of defense against the devastating effects of climate change. Those include rising temperatures,…
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Friday, 29 October 2021 07:43
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-29-21: Scary Movie Special Effects Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Take a creepy peek behind the theater curtain for Halloween this week, as we look into scary movie special effects! Listen now to our conversation with University of Akron School of Communications Professor, Juan Contreras, and with Jereme Gelske, who is a Visual Effects Coordinator, and Associate Producer at Crafty…
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Tuesday, 26 October 2021 08:26
Student Athletes of the Week: Cameron Tucker & Mason Collier
Written by Tony Mazur
For our Student Athlete of the Week program, we head to the east side and meet two students from Ellet CLC. Cameron Tucker, class of 2022, captain of the Ellet Lady Orangemen soccer team. Cameron excels in the classroom and on soccer field. She is ranked #1 in her senior…
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Tuesday, 26 October 2021 08:14
Local Dietician Gives Tips on Candy, Added Sugars Ahead of Halloween
Written by Tony Mazur
Halloween is this weekend, and that means trick-or-treaters will prowl around the neighborhoods on the hunt for candy. The term "everything is fine in moderation" applies, though too much candy can play a role heading into the winter months with most folks stuck inside and not as active. Danielle Dimengo…
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Monday, 25 October 2021 07:51
Dr. Donald Dumford on Downtrend of Delta Cases, Mixing-and-Matching Vaccines
Written by Tony Mazur
As the colder weather approaches, many have wondered if COVID-19, or specifically the Delta variant, would make matters worse. However, trends of late have shown the opposite, with cases way down from where they were even a month ago. Has it made its way through the communities? Is it due…
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Friday, 22 October 2021 07:08
Student Athletes of the Week: Michele Hofacker & Dylan Wood
Written by Tony Mazur
For our Student Athlete of the Week program, we head to the west side of town and meet two students at Copley-Fairlawn High School. Michele Hofacker is currently the goalkeeper for our girls soccer team. She has registered 10 shutouts this year and if she has one more she will…
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Friday, 22 October 2021 06:49
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-22-21: Gadgetopia! Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Great things come in small packages in Akron, as hometown electronics firm, Tiny Circuits, introduces a new miniature gaming device called the "Thumby", along with a wearable to help kids stay fit, and pursue careers in healthcare. Find out more, with Tiny Circuits Founder and President, Ken Burns.
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 08:57
Dr. Thomas File Shares Advice on COVID-19 Variants, Vaccines As Weather Cools Down
Written by Tony Mazur
As the weather begins its annual cooldown, it will cause more people to head back inside, whether at home or in some form of congregation. Even though there are vaccines and now boosters out there, one can never be too cautious when it comes to COVID-19, according to Dr. Thomas…
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Tuesday, 19 October 2021 08:04
Donna Skoda Discusses Possibility of Mixing and Matching Vaccines
Written by Tony Mazur
When the topic of vaccine boosters was brought up, the first question many asked was if they had Moderna for their first round, do they get a Moderna booster? Or could that individual take a Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson booster with no problem? Donna Skoda is the commissioner of…
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Monday, 18 October 2021 08:40
Summa Health Continues to Deal With Bed, Staff Shortages
Written by Tony Mazur
Much like every health system in the country, Summa Health is managing the trials and tribulations of shortages of ICUs, beds, and even staff. Dr. Cliff Deveny is the president and CEO of Summa Health System, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss these challenges his facilities…
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Friday, 15 October 2021 08:04
Akron-Canton Airport Celebrates 75 Years in Business
Written by Tony Mazur
A small airport on the border of Summit and Stark Counties has grown significantly over the years, and now they are celebrating their 75th anniversary. Ren Camacho is the president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about hitting this milestone.…
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Friday, 15 October 2021 07:39
Student Athletes of the Week: Leah Cheatham & Marquez Rodgers
Written by Tony Mazur
For our Student Athlete of the Week program, we down Copley Road and meet with two seniors at Buchtel CLC. Leah Cheatham is a member of the volleyball team in the fall and the basketball team during the winter months. She is an ambassador and also the Class of 2022…
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