Ray Horner Show

Ren Camacho - Akron-Canton Airport

Dan Horrigan - Akron Mayor

Bullying has been an issue in schools since in-person learning began, but due to social media, it has been exacerbated.

Dan Rambler is with Akron Public Schools, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about how proactive APS is in trying to head off instances of bullying. Due to social media, bullying is not just a kid getting picked on physically anymore at recess or after school, and Rambler talked about how to offset these instances, especially since much of it is being done away from the classroom.

During the game against the Houston Texans, quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. How bad is this injury? Does Mayfield need surgery? Can he still play with this?

Dr. Aaron Lear is a family medicine doctor at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to educate the listeners on what a labrum is and how it can tear. Dr. Lear talked about how fixing a torn labrum is not to the level of reconstructive shoulder surgery, and how athletes can continue to perform with this affliction.

Mark Williamson - Akron Public Schools

Bob DiBiasio - Cleveland Indians

Nearly two weeks ago, Pfizer announced their rollout for their booster shots, and it is looking like Moderna and Johnson & Johnson will have their full approval and guidance for theirs by the end of the month, as well.

Donna Skoda is the commissioner of the Summit County Health Department, and she answered many questions revolving around these vaccines, from the boosters to the approval for children under 12. Skoda also looked at long-hauler symptoms in semi-recovered COVID-19 patients and how their goal is to prevent the spread, the question of natural immunity, and the hesitancy parents have about getting their kids vaccinated.

The fallout from COVID-19 continues, from the virus itself to the response to it. It has affected both employers and employees in either keeping the doors open due to viral transmission to the staffing shortages.

Ty Higgins is with the Ohio Farm Bureau, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the challenges local farmers have experienced, especially lately. A fairly moist summer, Higgins says the weather has been ideal for growing crops, but the problems stem from the labor force. Higgins says it has been a struggle getting younger folks to work jobs in agriculture.

The State of Ohio is launching its new Vax-2-School college and career scholarship vaccine incentive lottery on Monday. Get the latest from Ohio Department of Health Director, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, in this extended clip from this morning's press conference. For the full conference, follow this link: https://youtu.be/h8VJpTU46K4

COVID-19 has had a major and obvious impact on human beings, but now there are some cases of the virus being found in animals, both domesticated pets and wild zoo animals.

The virus hit home recently, as a pride of lions at the Akron Zoo contracted it from a staff member, according to Dr. Brittany Rizzo, an associate veterinarian at the facility. Dr. Rizzo says the lions experienced some minor symptoms such as sneezing and a decreased appetite, but they are stable at the moment. Out of an abundance of caution, Akron Zoo staff have increased the PPE when around the susceptible animals.

While it is rare for animals to contract COVID-19, it is also not uncommon, according to Dr. Rizzo. She also says there is no known data that animals have transmitted the virus back to humans in zoo settings, so she encourages folks to continue to visit their local zoos.