Friday, 20 May 2016 09:48
AUDIO: GlenOak Grad To Compete On American Ninja Warrior
Written by Tony Mazur
Believe it or not, boomerang throwing is popular in many other countries, not just Australia. Now, a local product looks to spread the word throughout Northeast Ohio. Before he competes for season 8 of American Ninja Warrior next week in Philadelphia, Logan Broadbent took the time to call into the…
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Could Believeland finally get its happy ending, or will a Cavaliers upset add to the misery? Time will tell. Terry Pluto, best-selling author and columnist at the Plain Dealer, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to chat about the goings on in Cleveland sports, both past and present. First, Pluto…
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Tuesday, 17 May 2016 08:09
Councilman Rich Swirsky Displeased Over New Cell Tower
Written by Tony Mazur
A 10-3 vote in Akron city council approved the construction of a new cell phone tower on the west side of downtown. It was not the most popular decision among those in council, but it passed nonetheless. Councilman Rich Swirsky was very vocal about the approval, and he voiced his…
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Stark State College has been looking for a campus in Akron city limits, and the plans were announced on Thursday by Dr. Para Jones. The campus will be located on E. Market Street, right off Route 8, adjacent to the soon-to-be expanded Summa Health complex. Mayor Dan Horrigan is intrigued…
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Tuesday, 10 May 2016 10:19
AUDIO: Jim Renacci on Opiate Addiction, Nexus Pipeline
Written by Tony Mazur
Congressman Jim Renacci joins the Ray Horner Morning Show on WAKR each month to discuss a slew of topics. One of those happens to be Law Enforcement Week, and a hot point during the week is the protective vests for police officers. Renacci believes the reauthorization of dollars to help…
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Thursday, 05 May 2016 10:18
AUDIO: Ken Rector Steps Aside From Barberton Hoops
Written by Tony Mazur
Few communities have as rich a sports culture as Barberton. Now, there is an opening with some large shoes to fill. On Wednesday, Ken Rector, the long-time head coach of the Magics, announced his retirement from coaching the basketball team. Ken called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss…
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Wednesday, 04 May 2016 08:48
AUDIO: Son of Bing Crosby Talks Life, Golf With Dad
Written by Tony Mazur
At one time, Bing Crosby was as famous as a person can get. From records to radio, to film to television, Bing was and still is considered a national treasure. In fact, “White Christmas” is the biggest-selling single in history. Now, his legacy lives on, and his son is helping…
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Friday, 29 April 2016 09:09
AUDIO: Mark Welfley Shares Tips About Instagram, Snapchat
Written by Tony Mazur
Social media has exploded in the last decade, and though most of those users own a Facebook account, others have found their niche on Instagram and Snapchat. But what exactly are these apps? Mark Welfley from Welfley Technologies in Fairlawn joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about social…
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Wednesday, 27 April 2016 08:39
AUDIO: Jerry Fiume Looks Ahead To Innerbelt Future
Written by Tony Mazur
The vision for the Innerbelt was to free up the traffic on the downtown expressways, and to add commercial real estate around the stretch of freeway. However, none of this came to plan, and in the near future, the road will be torn up. What will be done with the…
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Monday, 25 April 2016 09:49
AUDIO: Gerard Neugebauer Reflects On First 100 Days As Mayor
Written by Tony Mazur
Green, Ohio is one of the few communities in the area to have term limits for their mayors. Because of that, the 100-day milestone is a big one in Green. The new mayor, Gerard Neugebauer, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to recap his first 100 days in the big…
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Thursday, 21 April 2016 09:46
AUDIO: Samuel Adams Founder Quenches Thirst Of Beer Lovers
Written by Tony Mazur
It was not long ago when the beer options at local eateries and pubs were limited. The fortunes of quality beer drinkers everywhere should thank the Boston Beer Company, started by a man from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jim Koch, the co-founder and chairman of Samuel Adams, joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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Wednesday, 20 April 2016 08:41
AUDIO: Dr. Thomas Malone Announces Summa Health Investment
Written by Tony Mazur
A big announcement was made in the local healthcare marketplace. Over the next decade, Summa Health will be investing $350 million into the community and its facilities. Dr. Thomas Malone, president and CEO of Summa Health, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the announcement, which came down…
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Canal Park will be the home of the 2016 Eastern League All-Star Game in July, with the Home Run Derby kicking off the festivities. Until then, the Akron RubberDucks are having a home run derby of their own. Ken Babby, the owner of the RubberDucks, joined the Ray Horner Morning…
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Monday, 11 April 2016 08:35
AUDIO: Mayor Horrigan On City Golf Courses, 2016 Budget
Written by Tony Mazur
Each month, Dan Horrigan, the mayor of Akron, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss a variety of topics and takes your phone calls. Among the topics were the city-owned golf courses, which include GolfTEC and Mud Run. The purpose of these courses were to have teenagers and inner…
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