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.
While downtown Akron is getting renovated, other neighborhoods are seeing facelifts of their own. One of those areas seeing the revitalization is Kenmore. John Buntin, the owner Kenmore Komics and president of the Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the present and future of…
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The first week of May is Law Week with the Akron Bar Association. On Monday to kick off the week, the Ray Horner Morning Show welcomed a slew of attorneys to speak about their expertise. Dean Carro - Akron Bar Association Farhad Sethna - Immigration Linda Ulinski - Estate &…
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Monday, 30 April 2018 14:15
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This week we'll take a look at the new European data privacy law (GDPR), how it will affect US companies , and a local tech firm that can help them save money. We'll also hear about some new rules about what you can post on Facebook, and how Target is…
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The uncertainty on the future of the Akron Racers has been a topic of speculation for months. However, a recent settlement has provided a sliver of clarity for 2019. Joey Arrietta joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to update the listeners on the goings on these last few months. Like…
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It was announced some weeks back at Matthew Wilson, then-president at the University of Akron, was stepping down from his position, and the search continues to fill those big shoes. In the meantime, Dr. John Green, director of the Bliss Institute and professor of political science, has been named as…
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Friday, 20 April 2018 15:08
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This week, we're talking Russian cyberattacks, smart power grids, GPS security, a new class action lawsuit against Facebook, and a music app that can help you get more information and enjoyment from your car radio.
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Friday, 20 April 2018 06:49
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Zane Patterson
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This week's 1590 WAKR male Student Athlete of the Week is Zane Patterson from Woodridge High School. Zane is a three-sport athlete for the Bulldogs, and with it being the spring sports season, he is currently on the baseball team. He is known for his skills on the pitcher's mound,…
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Friday, 20 April 2018 06:33
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Hill
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This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Kaitlyn Hill, a senior softball player from East Community Learning Center. She's been a starting pitcher for the Dragons since freshman year, earning three varsity letters. Her coach Sarah Kramer says Kaitlyn is a leader both on and…
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On Monday, Akron City Council announced the age for the sale of tobacco products have been raised from 18 to 21. Originally proposed by Tamiyka Rose, Akron becomes the tenth city in the state of Ohio to become a “Tobacco 21” town. Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner…
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On Friday, President Trump announced the United States carried out a strike on Syria, coming off the heels of a chemical attack that occurred on its own citizens earlier in the week. So what is next? Was this a one-time message-sending strike, or could this lead to a full-scale war?…
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Monday, 16 April 2018 09:55
1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week: Mackenzie Hance
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Mackenzie Hance of Lake High School is this week's 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week. Mackenzie is a member of the Blue Streaks girls basketball team who just wrapped up their regular season 5-10, and are getting ready to start tournament play Saturday against Louisville. Mackenzie who is…
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Friday, 13 April 2018 09:34
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This week--Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington, worries about Cyberwar, a local biotech startup fighting cancer, cool and creative tech at the Akron Summit county Public library, a new high-tech hearing aid, and a totally free virtual reality experience at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
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Tyler Hays from Copley High School is the 1590 WAKR male Student Athlete of the Week for April 13th-20th. While he may not look like baseball hall of famer Randy Johnson, his tall presence on the mound for the Copley Indians would remind one of the Big Unit. Baseball has…
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Grace Hete is this week's 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week. Grace is a junior at Revere Highs School, and is a member of the girls basketball team. Grace first tried her hand at basketball in the fourth she was encouraged to play by her father and friends due…
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