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Dr. File discussing the highly contagious Delta Variant and how much it's contributing to the increase in local cases.

Bobby D - Hey Bobby!

Akron Public Schools preparing for the new school year with a mask mandate for all students, staff, and visitors.

The Indians have announced they're changing to The Guardians officially at the end of this season. Hear how they came to that decision from Curtis Danburg, Vice President of Communications for the Indians.

John Barker - Ohio Restaurant Association

The All-American Soap Box Derby is back this week, and the Akron Marathon returns next month. Akron, like many other towns large and small, is slowly but surely returning to normal.

Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly Thursday visit to talk about a slew of things related to the reopening of events across the city. Horrigan talked about how staple events such as the derby bring us closer to some sort of normalcy, even if he is hesitant on calling it that with the threat of the Delta variant out there.

On the topic of the variant and COVID-19, Horrigan says he continues working with health officials in the area and following along with the latest data on the Delta spread, which has been occurring mainly with unvaccinated individuals. Coming off 2020, where every city was affected by the pandemic, the mayor looked at infrastructure and finances at the halfway point in 2021.

Butch Reynolds

After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the All-American Soap Box Derby is back at Derby Downs. Racers from all around the country will compete in the events, though it is restricted to JUST the United States for this year due to travel concerns.

Mark Gerberich is the CEO of the All-American Soap Box Derby, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to preview the schedule, from Wednesday's trials to the main event on Saturday. Mark was joined on the phone by Erin Donovan, a Philadelphia native and two-time derby winner, and she talked about her history of racing and her experiences taking home the trophy.

As employers begin to head back into their workplaces, whether it is full-time or in a hybrid situation, it is best for some to get a refresher course on proper workplace etiquette.

Nancy Holland is a member of Akron City Council, but she is also a labor attorney by trade. She joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the various forms and degrees of harassment around the workplace, from making a crude joke or comment to physical touching. Nancy offers recommendations on how to behave in social settings once again to avoid a potential strenuous situation.

The Delta variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in America, as well as much of the world. The pandemic is still raging on, but mainly for the unvaccinated.

Donna Skoda is the commissioner of the Summit County Health Department, and she joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the dangers of this variant. Skoda strongly encourages everyone who has not received their vaccines to do so, and assures that the three vaccines available put up a great fight against the variant.

Skoda also addressed the concerns over some getting the virus and showing symptoms even after being double-jabbed. She also mentioned the efficacy long-term of the vaccine and if a booster will be needed at some point.