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.
Many businesses that have the capability of having their employees work from home have done so since March, but some workplaces either do not have the luxury or prefer their employees to be in the building. What happens if one of those workers contracts COVID-19? And what if an employee…
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 08:29
Student Athletes of the Week: Cameron Tucker & Seth Young - Ellet CLC
Written by Tony Mazur
For our Student Athlete of the Week program, we head to Ellet CLC, where many of the region’s games in the fall took place during the pandemic. Cameron Tucker is a junior on the Lady Orangemen soccer team, and she is also a team captain. She helped lead her team…
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 07:51
Akron Mayor Explains Reasoning Behind Gathering Ordinance
Written by Tony Mazur
Questions and confusion have revolved around Akron’s new ordinance which caps private gatherings at six, and it has spawned praise from some and criticism from others. Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to explain the reasoning behind this measure. Horrigan acknowledges the ordinance may appear extreme…
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Wednesday, 18 November 2020 08:56
New Private Gathering Ordinance in Effect, Though Not Without Criticism
Written by Tony Mazur
On Monday, Akron City Council passed a new measure limiting gatherings to no more than six for the next month. Those who do not comply may be subject to a $250 fine. Margo Sommerville is the president of Akron City Council, and she joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to…
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Tuesday, 17 November 2020 09:32
Donna Skoda Explains Guest Limiting Ordinance in Akron
Written by Tony Mazur
The mayor of Akron and city council agreed on a new ordinance Monday night which will restrict gatherings to no more than six, in order to cut down on the spread of COVID-19. Failure to comply may result in a $250 fine. Donna Skoda is the commissioner of Summit County…
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Friday, 13 November 2020 07:23
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-13-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
How electric vehicles are driving new economic development, new Amazon tech for cars, and Amazon officially opening their new fulfillment center in Akron. Also, a new program aimed at providing Wi-Fi for residents in low income housing, and the University of Akron increasing their their ability to provide cybersecurity education…
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Friday, 13 November 2020 07:32
Summa Health Restricts Visitation During Continued COVID-19 Spread
Written by Tony Mazur
COVID-19 continues to spread through the country, and especially in Ohio’s 88 counties. Though there is the possibility of a light at the end of the tunnel with a vaccine, medical professionals urge everyone to keep their guards up. Dr. Cliff Deveny is the president and CEO of Summa Health…
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Friday, 13 November 2020 07:24
Student Athletes of the Week: Theresa Hagey & Chase Powers - St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
Written by Tony Mazur
Last week, our student athletes came from Archbishop Hoban. We continue the holy war theme and head up Market Street to St. Vincent-St. Mary’s today. Theresa Hagey is a cross country and track runner for the Fighting Irish. With her 3.9 GPA, she is a member of National Honors Society,…
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 07:36
Mayor Horrigan Discusses 'Critical' Two Weeks To Slow Virus Spread
Written by Tony Mazur
Governor Mike DeWine held a primetime address on Wednesday to go over a number of issues during the increased spread of COVID-19. One of those orders happens to be increased mask ordinances in public places where it may not have been as strictly enforced since July. Also, if numbers do…
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Wednesday, 11 November 2020 08:46
Dr. Donald Dumford on the Pfizer Vaccine, COVID-19 Long-Hauler Effects
Written by Tony Mazur
While COVID-19 continues to spread throughout America and many parts of the world, the good news is a vaccine may be on the way in the early portion of 2021. Dr. Donald Dumford is an infectious disease expert with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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Tuesday, 10 November 2020 08:27
Donna Skoda 'Alarmed' By Community Spread of COVID-19, Urges Residents to Keep Their Guards Up
Written by Tony Mazur
News broke on Monday morning from Pfizer about a vaccine approaching, with early data showing a 90% effective rate. But just because a vaccine may be on the horizon, health officials urge citizens to not let their guards down. Donna Skoda is one of those officials, as she is the…
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Once again, the voters in Ohio turned out, whether at the ballot box or absentee, and they chose to keep Tim Ryan as their congressman. Rep. Ryan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about his re-election, and what is on his plate going forward. First, Ryan thanked the…
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Friday, 06 November 2020 10:01
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-6-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Why politics are making people "Fexit" Facebook, and what hospitals can do to protect against cyberattacks during the pandemic. Our special guests this week are Dr. Alexa Fox, who is a Social Media Marketing expert and Assistant Professor at the University of Akron and Incident Response Practice Lead, Tyler Hudak, from…
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Friday, 06 November 2020 07:15
Dr. Hazel Barton Shares Thoughts on Coronavirus Effects, Vaccine Hunt
Written by Tony Mazur
Due to the continued fallout from the 2020 presidential race, COVID-19 news has taken a backseat in today’s ever-changing media. On Thursday, Governor Mike DeWine announced there were close to 5,000 new cases reported in the state of Ohio. Dr. Hazel Barton is a microbiologist from the University of Akron,…
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