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.
Wednesday, 05 August 2020 12:43
Pandemic On a Plate: How COVID-19 Affects Our Food Supply
Written by Jeanne Destro
The pandemic has had a major impact on the global food supply chain, with expectations that more than a million people worldwide could starve this year because of disruptions that are making it difficult for farmers to get their crops to market. But, here in the US, though there have…
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Wednesday, 05 August 2020 12:29
Pandemic Relief Funds for Summit County Residents
Written by Jeanne Destro
Times are tough for a lot of businesses and individuals in Summit County as a result of layoffs, shutdowns, and health issues related to COVID-19. But, there is some relief funding available through Summit County, though Congress has yet to reach a compromise on a new pandemic aid package that…
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Tuesday, 04 August 2020 13:54
Mass Shootings in America: Dayton, One Year Later
Written by Jeanne Destro
One year ago today (August 4, 2019), 9 people were killed and 17 were wounded, when a gunman armed with an assault rifle opened fire in Dayton’s popular Oregon entertainment district. At the time, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine responded to protesters demands to “do something”, with a pledge to push…
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Friday, 31 July 2020 12:48
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-31-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
Virus protection technology, new car models, and proof the government is tracking UFO’s! Our featured guest this week, is University of Akron Polymer Science doctoral student, Anvay Patil. He's part of a research project on a revolutionary new kind of dye that could be used for everything from counterfeit-proof money, to…
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Friday, 31 July 2020 08:57
Public Health Leaders Prepared For Possible Second Wave
Written by Tony Mazur
Though Summit County is back to the orange category as far as COVID-19 cases, recently downgraded from red, the threat of the virus is still present. Public health leaders in and around Akron are taking the proper precautions to ensure the safety of the citizens through the recent spike and…
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Thursday, 30 July 2020 07:43
Local Superintendents Share Thoughts On School Protocol
Written by Tony Mazur
In the world of sports, entertainment, and leisure, many have proceeded with caution in terms of reopening their establishments, if at all. But the biggest question mark falls under the umbrella of education. It was announced this week that Akron Public Schools will go completely virtual the first nine weeks…
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Tuesday, 28 July 2020 08:23
Bishop Edward Malesic Appointed Bishop of Diocese of Cleveland
Written by Tony Mazur
Plenty of changes have occurred in the last year inside the bishop’s office in the Archdiocese of Cleveland. First, Bishop Richard Lennon passed away in October after a long battle with dementia. Then in January, his successor, Bishop Nelson Perez, was called to serve the Diocese of Philadelphia. Come September…
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Friday, 24 July 2020 09:19
CBS Law Enforcement Expert: What's Really Going On in Portland?
Written by Jeanne Destro
With President Trump talking about sending federal law enforcement officers to other cities including Cleveland, like he has in Portland, Oregon; WAKR Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to CBS News Law Enforcement & Security Analyst, Paul Viollis, about what's really going on, and what that could mean for protests…
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Friday, 24 July 2020 08:51
Broadcaster Tom Hamilton Previews Shortened Indians Season
Written by Tony Mazur
Due to the COVID-19 delay and game time temperatures nearing 80, it certainly does not feel like opening day for baseball. But on July 24th, the Cleveland Indians will be set to start their truncated season against the Kansas City Royals. The long-time voice of the Tribe, Tom Hamilton, made…
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Friday, 24 July 2020 07:13
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-24-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week, how increased screen time and online classes affect children's mental health, Russian hackers trying to steal Coronavirus vaccine information, an inside job Twitter hack, and privacy issues involving Presidential campaign apps. Our featured guest is Akron Children’s Hospital psychologist, Dr. Geoffery Putt, who talks to us about…
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Thursday, 23 July 2020 06:42
Superintendent Says APS Leaning Towards Starting School Year Entirely Virtual
Written by Tony Mazur
A normal school year would set to begin about a month from now. But as everyone knows, this will not be a normal school year. Akron Public Schools superintendent David James provided an update to where the district is as far as face-to-face or virtual learning. Among the many hurdles…
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There's a reason why the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is called "novel". It is new, it is tricky to deal with, and immunity isn't guaranteed; at least, not for very long. Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to Microbiology Professor, Dr. Hazel Barton from the University of Akron, about…
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Monday, 20 July 2020 10:53
Akron-Canton Airport CEO on Masks, COVID-19, and More
Written by Jeanne Destro
Travel is down, COVID-19 numbers are up in Ohio, and around the country. Akron-Canton Airport CEO, Ren Camacho discusses mask requirements, COVID-19 safety precautions, and more, with Morning Show Host, Ray Horner.
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Tough times at the University of Akron, where they're losing millions because of the pandemic, and had to lay off 178 employees this week, including 97 faculty members. Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to University President, Gary Miller, about why they had to make that decision now.
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