Ray Horner Show

Virtual running clubs have been popping up all over during the pandemic, which includes the Akron area. Verrelle Wyatt from the Akron Marathon and Nicole Gareri-David from the Portage Lakes Running Club promoted their programs.

:17 - If and when students return to schools for the fall, how many changes will need to be made to ensure safety? From the buses to the cafeterias and gyms, to eliminating field trips altogether.

4:40 - With higher education, at least at Malone University, students will have the option to return to the classrooms and learn virtually. Provost Dr. Greg Miller talked about that opportunity for Malone Students come fall semester.

10:03 - For a quick long weekend or summer getaway, the islands on Lake Erie are a good place to get some fresh air. Bryan Edwards from Lake Erie Shores & Islands talked about what’s happening on Put-In-Bay and Kelleys Island for the summer, the social distancing guidelines they’re following, and if Cedar Point will open in 2020.

16:12 - It’s not the normal Memorial Day weekend when it comes to travel, but folks will still want to hit the roads in some capacity. Kevin Thomas from Akron AAA discussed how they will get you from point A to point B safely.

20:33 - And finally, our movie guy Scott Wynn talks about the resurgence of the drive-in movie theater, as we have two in our immediate area (Wadsworth and Barberton).

For a quick long weekend or summer getaway, the islands on Lake Erie are a good place to get some fresh air. Bryan Edwards from Lake Erie Shores & Islands talked about what’s happening on Put-In-Bay and Kelleys Island for the summer, the social distancing guidelines they’re following, and if Cedar Point will open in 2020.

With higher education, at least at Malone University, students will have the option to return to the classrooms and learn virtually. Provost Dr. Greg Miller talked about that opportunity for Malone Students come fall semester.

Bob Ethington from the Akron-Summit County Public Library is back for another round of book recommendations during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.

:17 - It will not be a typical Memorial Day anywhere, from COVID-19 to social distancing. Some will do Zoom meet-ups, while others will celebrate the holiday in person but at a distance with personal and disposable utensils. Donna Skoda is the health commissioner in Summit County, and she shared tips on how to celebrate Memorial Day safely, especially with restaurants and other businesses reopening.

9:29 - Akron, like the rest of Ohio, will see a continued roll-out of indoor restaurants, on top of other businesses and retail. The question is how a town with as many citizens can do this in the safest manner possible. Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to urge the listeners to continue social distancing during this new phase, and how his city keeps adapting as he and his cabinet learns more about the virus. Another topic point was the enforcement of social distancing inside the restaurants and pubs, to which Horrigan feels that most citizens will self-enforce, but has considered outside options to ensure this occurs.

17:09 - On the topic of enforcement of social distancing, this is in the wheelhouse for SACS Consulting & Investigative Services. President Tim Dimoff discussed the policing of these areas, whether it’s by actual law enforcement officials or private companies called in for assistance.

It will not be a typical Memorial Day anywhere, from COVID-19 to social distancing. Some will do Zoom meet-ups, while others will celebrate the holiday in person but at a distance with personal and disposable utensils. Donna Skoda is the health commissioner in Summit County, and she shared tips on how to celebrate Memorial Day safely, especially with restaurants and other businesses reopening.

Akron, like the rest of Ohio, will see a continued roll-out of indoor restaurants, on top of other businesses and retail. The question is how a town with as many citizens can do this in the safest manner possible.

Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to urge the listeners to continue social distancing during this new phase, and how his city keeps adapting as he and his cabinet learns more about the virus.

Another topic point was the enforcement of social distancing inside the restaurants and pubs, to which Horrigan feels that most citizens will self-enforce, but has considered outside options to ensure this occurs.

On the topic of enforcement of social distancing, this is in the wheelhouse for SACS Consulting & Investigative Services. President Tim Dimoff discussed the policing of these areas, whether it’s by actual law enforcement officials or private companies called in for assistance.

Dr. Stacy Willet from the University of Akron talks about preparing for all disasters, not just one at a time.