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.
Jeannine Marks, Co-Founder of the Akron Marathon, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. Race day is this Saturday, September 28th. Jeannine and Ray discussed how the Marathon began and what to expect this weekend.
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 06:52
September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month
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September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She explained what AFib is, symptoms, warning signs, and more.
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Monday, 23 September 2024 07:51
Business of the Week: Summit County Children Services
Written by Steffany Murdock
Each week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Ray talked with Cassandra Holtzmann, Executive Director of Summit County Children Services.
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Bret Treier helped design the first course for the Akron Marathon. He is the recipient of the Akron Marathon's 2024 Ambassador Award. Treier joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the history of the Akron Marathon and this year's race.
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Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. Jeanne Destro filled in for Ray Horner this week. She and Joe went back to 1976 with All The President's Men.
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Friday, 20 September 2024 08:12
Summit County Welcomes Refugees, Immigrants and New Citizens
Written by Steffany Murdock
Summit County is celebrating Welcoming Week, highlighting the role of immigrants, refugees, and new citizens in building and growing the community. Greta Johnson, Assistant Chief of Staff for Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, joined Jeanne Destro on the Ray Horner Morning Show. She discussed Welcoming Week and the continuing issues in Springfield, Ohio…
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Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday. Jeanne Destro filled in for Ray this week and talked with Dan about back issues, golf balls, and more.
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Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! It's been a special season for the Guardians. Jim discussed the teams' growth, the coaching staff, and more.
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Bases & Balls
Thursday, 19 September 2024 08:07
The Molto Bella Auto Show is This Weekend!
Written by Steffany Murdock
The 11th Annual Molto Bella Auto Show is September 22nd at Hale Farm & Village! Founder Frank Todaro joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the event, supporting great causes, and more.
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Friday, 20 September 2024 04:00
Student Athletes of the Week: Sarah Schueler & Dionte Younger Jr.
Written by Steffany Murdock
The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital.This week's athletes are from Firestone CLC. Sarah Schueler is a multi-sport athlete. She is a 2 year letter winner in Cross Country and a team captain. She's a letter winner for both swimming and…
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The Akron Marathon is right around the corner, September 28th. Laura McElrath is the VP of Operations & Race Director with the Akron Marathon. She joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about this year's race.
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Dr. Debbie Plate, from Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about the importance of hydrating properly and watching your caffeine intake.
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Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they discussed the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation and Award, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and more.
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Reverand Robert 'Bob' Denton passed over the weekend. Leanne Graham, President and CEO of the Victims Assisstance Program, joined the Ray Horner Morning show to talk about Bob Denton's legacy.
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