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, 25 September 2020 08:50
Rep. Tim Ryan Looks At 'Voltage Valley,' Additional Stimulus
Written by Tony Mazur
The Mahoning Valley has long been a hub for car manufacturing, and though the area has seen some hard times of late, could it be experiencing a resurgence? Congressman Tim Ryan thinks so, as mentioned on the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about “Voltage Valley,” which is the area…
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Friday, 25 September 2020 06:28
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-9-25-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week, it's all about technology that can both protect, and harness the power of one of our area's most valuable natural resources: Lake Erie. Our featured guests are Ohio Lake Erie Commission Executive Director Joy Mulinex, on new technology to protect the lake from harmful algal blooms, and…
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Friday, 25 September 2020 05:45
Student Athletes of the Week: Kailey Hobart and Stephen Mangira - Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Written by Tony Mazur
Today, we head up Route 8 to Stow-Munroe Falls High School and meet two Bulldogs. Kailey Hobart is a sophomore at Stow, and she is already a star on the soccer team as well as the classroom. She holds a 3.9 GPA. Stephen Mangira is a tight end and outside…
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Thursday, 24 September 2020 08:25
Joe Vassalotti Discusses Spectator Guidelines, Fall Sports
Written by Tony Mazur
Last Friday’s game between East and Firestone at Ellet High School was suspended at halftime due to a shooting in the stands. Mayor Dan Horrigan suggested that maybe Akron Public Schools should proceed with no fans in the stands. However, spectators can still attend games, though with limited capacity and…
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 08:51
University of Akron Microbiologist Discusses Aerosolized Transmission of COVID-19
Written by Tony Mazur
Over the weekend, information was put out by the CDC on the spread of COVID-19 through the air, which confused some in the medical and science community, as well as the general public. This information was walked back a little. Dr. Hazel Barton is a microbiologist at the University of…
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020 08:33
Bob DiBiasio on the Indians' Postseason Push, MLB Playoff Bracket
Written by Tony Mazur
The Major League Baseball playoffs are set to being next week, with the Cleveland Indians being a part of it in some capacity. If you’re confused about the playoff bracket, you’re not the only one. Tribe VP Bob DiBiasio made some sense of the playoff structure on the Ray Horner…
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Monday, 21 September 2020 08:46
Summa Health Dietician Shares Advice on High Obesity Rates
Written by Tony Mazur
A variety of factors have led up to higher obesity rates, thus, for some, causing afflictions such as diabetes. This does not bode well for many Americans, because diabetes patients are highly susceptible to COVID-19. Alyssia Diamond is a registered dietician at Summa Health, and she discussed the increase in…
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Friday, 18 September 2020 07:14
Akron Mayor Weighs In On Local Businesses, High School Football Shooting
Written by Tony Mazur
Each week throughout the pandemic Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joins the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss a slew of topics that have landed on his desk. Among those topics has been the side effect to the virus, which is the state of small and local businesses. Horrigan feels the…
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Friday, 18 September 2020 06:22
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-9-18-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
More hackers targeting the election, Amazon hiring 100 thousand new employees, new low cost tech job training from Google, and ways to make it easier for kids to take classes from home. This week's featured guest is Tyler Hudak, who is an Incident Response Practice Lead at Information Security Consulting…
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Friday, 18 September 2020 06:30
Student Athletes of the Week: Sarah Plucinski and Nick Carlucci - Barberton High School
Written by Tony Mazur
Today, we head to the Magic City to meet our Student Athletes of the Week, stars in the world of tennis and soccer at Barberton High School. Sarah Plucinski is a senior, yet is competing in her first year of tennis, recording her first win just this week. Prior to…
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Thursday, 17 September 2020 08:50
Sherrod Brown Talks Safe School Reopenings, Additional Stimulus
Written by Tony Mazur
Many lockdowns and restrictions have entered their sixth full month during the pandemic, and plenty of questions have centered on the safe return of students and schools and the timeframe of an effective vaccine. US Senator Sherrod Brown called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss a slew of…
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Wednesday, 16 September 2020 08:17
Dr. Thomas File Explains What He Has Learned About COVID-19
Written by Tony Mazur
As each day passes, more information is being learning about COVID-19, and that goes for the common novice to infectious disease experts. One of those disease experts is Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File, who also heads up the Infectious Disease Society. Dr. File spoke on the Ray Horner Morning Show…
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Tuesday, 15 September 2020 08:42
Bob DiBiasio on the Health of Terry Francona, Recent Tribe Struggles
Written by Tony Mazur
The Cleveland Indians dropped six in a row, including getting swept by the Minnesota Twins, but due to the abridged season and expanded playoff bracket, the Tribe remains in the hunt. However, they will have to keep pressing on without their manager, Terry Francona. Bob DiBiasio from the Indians joined…
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Monday, 14 September 2020 08:20
Ohio Farm Bureau on Farmer Adjustments During Pandemic
Written by Tony Mazur
One of the nation’s most essential jobs is the farmer, and the last six months have proven that, no matter the adjustment or obstacle. Ty Higgins is with the Ohio Farm Bureau, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk more about the food distribution and how the…
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