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.
In the last week, Goodyear has been on the minds of many due to a boycott called by President Trump. But today, Ray Horner delves into Goodyear’s past. Ray sat down with Victor Fleischer, the author of the book The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: A Photographic History, 1898-1951. It…
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Friday, 21 August 2020 08:52
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-21-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Facebook trying to help, not hinder this year's Presidential election, new technology to help courts conduct remote trials, free IT training in Akron, and scream-free roller coasters, in Japan! This week's featured guest, is Harvard Business Professor, Stefan Thomke, explaining how technology is helping businesses better serve their customers,…
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Friday, 21 August 2020 08:47
Rep. Ryan Slams Trump Over Goodyear Boycott, Praises DNC Ticket
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A rally was held near the Goodyear facility to support the tire company following a boycott called by President Trump. A number of workers and politicians gathered after the president urged citizens not to buy from Goodyear due to a memo banning employees from displaying political slogans or “Blue Lives…
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Thursday, 20 August 2020 14:37
Tech @ The DNC: This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-Bonus Edition-8-20-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Like most other big live events this year, the Democratic National Convention had to be shifted online because of the pandemic. But, that doesn't mean we still didn't see a great show. In fact, the mix of live and recorded segments featuring speakers and delegates from all over the country…
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The Democratic National Convention is being held in Milwaukee, but the speeches, from former to possibly future First Ladies to former presidents, are being done virtually. Dr. John Green is the former interim president of the University of Akron, and though he is retired from that position, he maintains a…
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After nearly three decades with Akron Public Schools, including a dozen as superintendent, David James will ride off into the sunset. James gave his first interview since he announced his retirement on the Ray Horner Morning Show. When asked about his decision to retire, James mentions his parents are in…
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Like many cities across the United States, Akron is experiencing a spike in gun violence and crime in 2020. According to recent statistics, the homicide rate in Akron is up 50%, and the amount of murders in 2020 has already matched that of 2019 (33). The mayor of Akron, Dan…
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Tuesday, 18 August 2020 07:10
David James Shares What a Virtual Classroom Looks Like
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School years across the country will be quite different to start, and Akron Public Schools is no exception. But what does it mean for a classroom to go totally virtual. David James, superintendent of Akron Public School, explained what a virtual classroom will look like on the Ray Horner Morning…
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Monday, 17 August 2020 07:43
Mayor Don Walters Talks Pandemic Impact on Retail, Blossom Music Center
Written by Tony Mazur
Cities both large and small have been affected in some or many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But how have those medium-sized towns, the large suburbs, handled matters? Cuyahoga Falls mayor Don Walters called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to give an update on his city, which is…
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 13:01
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-Cybersecurity Bonus Edition-8-13-20 Featured
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Israel says it foiled a cyber attack by a shadowy group that the US has linked to North Korea. I talked to CBS News National Security Consultant and Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland about what they were targeting, and how that could affect us here in the US.
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Thursday, 13 August 2020 12:37
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-14-20 Featured
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This Week, why President Trump is talking about banning the social media app TikTok, how that relates to national security, and what that might mean for all of us-- even if we don't use that particular app. This week's program features a report from CNET Editor At Large, Ian Sherr, and a conversation with Paul…
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Tuesday, 11 August 2020 08:54
Akron Public Schools Delays School, Athletic Year
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Summit County Public Health suggested schools in the area would be best to begin their scholastic years virtually. Akron Public Schools has obliged, as the first day for teachers will be August 24th, and the students will start up between September 9th and 14th. Patrick Bravo heads up the school…
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When August typically rolls around, the fall sports start getting underway as far as practices and scrimmages go. But 2020 is not a typical year, especially in the fall, and we could have a season without contact and perhaps even non-contact sports. First up is Tim Stried, the senior director…
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This week, Jeanne Destro talked to a couple of writers with military backgrounds doing creative and inspirational work. Shannon Huffman Polson was the youngest woman to summit Denali, the highest peak in North America, back when she was in college, and then she became the first woman to pilot an Apache attack…
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