Wednesday, 06 July 2016 10:00
AUDIO: Ravenna Mayor Discuss Possibility Of Military Training Center
Written by Tony Mazur
The city of Ravenna is in the running for a new military training center. Well, that is if there is a running. Frank Seman, the mayor of Ravenna, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss this possible expansion of the Missile Defense Agency. Mayor Seman says there is 22,000…
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The celebration in Akron continues, from the LeBron James party at Lock 3 last week to the Bridgestone Invitational this week. As the mayor said, there is a lot of civic pride going around the area. Dan Horrigan, the mayor of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss…
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He may not be following the Cleveland Cavaliers as close as he used to, but hall of fame broadcaster Joe Tait is happy for them. Even if he only caught just one game last season. The long-time play-by-play man for the now-world champion Cavs joined the Ray Horner Morning Show,…
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Tuesday, 21 June 2016 08:49
Vicki Lawrence Channels “Mama”; Raises CIU Awareness
Written by Tony Mazur
Was it fair to call “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” a one-hit wonder? Maybe the song itself was, but Vicki Lawrence carved out a nice career for herself, through thick and thin. Vicki has accomplished all of this while battling CIU, a disease she did not have…
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Monday, 20 June 2016 10:20
AUDIO: Dru Joyce II Discusses LeBron’s Intensity, Work Ethic
Written by Tony Mazur
It happened. It actually happened. After more than a half-century, a Cleveland sports team took home the title, and it was done in dramatic fashion. The dramatics mostly came from Akron’s own LeBron James. His long-time coach Dru Joyce II joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk in depth…
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They say to write and draw what you love. Illustrator and cartoonist Drew Friedman has made a living out of that mantra. After pouring over copies of MAD Magazine as a youth, Drew had the opportunity to join the MAD team some years later. He talked to Tony Mazur on…
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The passing of George Voinovich, a former mayor, governor, and senator in the state of Ohio, has caused plenty of public figures to step forward with their reflections and condolences. One of those figures is former Akron mayor Don Plusquellic. Though the two came from different political backgrounds, Plusquellic spoke…
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They said time heals all wounds. Sure, The Fumble is still a sore subject with Browns fans everywhere, but it seems many have forgiven the bruising running back from yesteryear. Earnest Byner has a new book out called Everybody Fumbles, and he talked about the arduous writing process on the…
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For decades, the officiating in the NBA has been the subject of scrutiny, mainly due to its alleged ties to gambling. That all came to a head in 2007, when a rogue referee came forward and admitted to calling unfair contests because there was money on the line. That ref…
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Monday, 06 June 2016 10:51
AUDIO: Rep. Jim Renacci On Social Security, Identity Theft
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Congressman Jim Renacci has been very vocal on his warnings about identity theft, and he is taking the appropriate steps to further prevent it from occurring in the Social Security Administration. Rep. Renacci joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss legislation on what documents are deemed necessary and unnecessary…
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The parting of ways with Scott Scarborough was certainly not surprising, but it was not without its concerns. Those concerns are being heard throughout the Akron community, and the local leaders are listening. Mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Thursday, two days after the announcement from…
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It’s been a full year since Don Plusquellic stepped down as the mayor of Akron. After 28 years in office, he left a very large pair of shoes that continue to be difficult to fill. Now, in 2016, a new book about the former mayor in in stores now, penned…
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As the Republican National Convention approaches, Northeast Ohio seems to be mentally and physically preparing itself for the hordes of out-of-towners coming through the area. But how exactly are they getting there? Fred Szabo, the director at Hopkins International Airport, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about CLE’s…
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All eyes will be on Northeast Ohio in the coming months, from the Bridgestone Invitation to the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremonies, to the NBA Finals. But it is the Republican National Convention that has been of most concern. Who is going to provide the power…
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