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.
Monday, 01 March 2021 08:27
Barberton Mayor Seeking More Federal Monetary Assistance
Written by Tony Mazur
Everyone has been affected by COVID-19 in the last year, from the healthcare perspective to the economy, and has trickled down to each individual. Some towns and business have fared better than others, but the majority have taken a hit. One of those towns has been Barberton, a city that…
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Friday, 26 February 2021 08:25
Ken Babby Excited For Return of RubberDucks Baseball
Written by Tony Mazur
Though it will have limited capacity to start, Canal Park will host Akron RubberDucks baseball this summer. RubberDucks owner Ken Babby joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss his excitement for the return of baseball after what will be a 19-month layoff. Babby says he will continue to work…
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Friday, 26 February 2021 06:46
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-26-21: Global Semiconductor Chip Shortage Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Ohio National Guard, for the first time ever, called in a civilian cybersecurity expert to help them respond to a ransomware attack on a state agency, and President Biden took action to address supply chain issues related to the global semiconductor chip shortage. We'll also hear about new technology…
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Thursday, 25 February 2021 19:02
Student Athletes of the Week: Sarah Masuoka & Josh Hertz - Copley High School
Written by Tony Mazur
For our Student Athlete of the Week program, we head over to near west side of town and go to Copley High School. Sarah Masuoka is a gymnast for the Copley Indians, and she is making yet another appearance at states and the district tournament. In the springtime, when the…
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Thursday, 25 February 2021 07:42
Akron Mayor On Optimistic Over Virus Numbers, Return of Downtown Events
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been seven weeks since the riots on Capitol Hill, and the fallout has been the blame game. Who was at fault for letting it get that out of hand? What are the repercussions? Paul Viollis is a law enforcement analyst with CBS News, and he joined the Ray…
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 08:46
Paul Viollis on Who's At Fault For January 6th Riots
Written by Tony Mazur
It has been seven weeks since the riots on Capitol Hill, and the fallout has been the blame game. Who was at fault for letting it get that out of hand? What are the repercussions? Paul Viollis is a law enforcement analyst with CBS News, and he joined the Ray…
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 08:43
Dr. Demond Scott: Helping the Community is a Calling
Written by Tony Mazur
WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership. Dr. Demond Scott is with AxessPointe Community Health Center, and though he is originally from Alabama, he has now made Akron his home.…
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Tuesday, 23 February 2021 09:27
David James on Return of Students to Classrooms
Written by Tony Mazur
The school board from Akron Public Schools met on Monday night, and it was decided that March 8th will be the day the younger students will return to the classrooms, from pre-kindergarten to second grade. A week later, on the 15th, students in grades three through twelve can return. Akron…
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Tuesday, 23 February 2021 09:26
Al Bragg: Ensuring Diversity, Growing With the Times
Written by Tony Mazur
WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership. Al Bragg was a long time captain in the Akron Fire Department, and he talked about his journey in entering a field that,…
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Monday, 22 February 2021 07:54
Dr. Mark Cassell Looks At United States' Relationship With Iran, China
Written by Tony Mazur
President Joe Biden has been in the White House for a month, and one of his administration's goals has been to alter the perception the world has on the United States. Dr. Mark Cassell is a professor of political science at Kent State University, and he joined the Ray Horner…
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WAKR and the Ray Horner Morning Show are featuring a member of the black community in Akron who have made an impact by their courage and leadership. The name Mike Williams seems pretty common in America, but in Akron, it's anything but. The proud son of the late Judge James…
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Friday, 19 February 2021 15:21
Unemployment Fraud, Identity Theft: Who To Call, Where to Get Help
Written by Jeanne Destro
The State of Ohio has paid more than $330 million dollars in fraudulent unemployment claims since the start of the pandemic. It has been a windfall for hackers and theives, but a real headache for people whose identities have been stolen, especially because the IRS is now asking them to…
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Friday, 19 February 2021 13:56
Akron School Board President With Latest On In-Person Classes
Written by Jeanne Destro
Ohio Governor MIke DeWine criticized School officials in major cities statewide this week, including AKron, for failing to meet his deadline of getting students back to class in person by March 1st. In fact, he made it a condition of getting COVID-19 vaccine for school teachers and other employees, and…
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Friday, 19 February 2021 13:05
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-19-21-Bonus Edition: Bitcoin Hits New High Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Updated 02-22-2021 The digital currency, Bitcoin, which made history last week when its price hit $50,000, continued its meteoric rise over the weekend, eventually hitting $58,354 Sunday. Earlier today, Monday, it fell 4.4%, to $54,941. Jeanne Destro talked about what that might mean for the volatile cryptocurrency's future, and why…
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