Ray Horner Show

It was announced that the University of Akron will cut three athletic programs in cross country, women’s tennis, and men’s golf. Could there be more cuts down the pike? UA athletic director Larry Williams discussed how difficult these cuts were, and how they are handling the existing programs.

It’s Pulitzer Prize season, so Bob Ethington from the Akron-Summit County Public Library shared his book recommendations for this week.

Cities have had to get creative to keep a social distance while also building their economy back up. Barberton mayor Bill Judge talked about how the Magic City has pulled their minds together.

Beginning this week until May 31st, Ohio is reopening factions of their economy, from patio and indoor restaurants to public pools and gyms. Ohio Lt. governor Jon Husted joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Friday to answer several questions some may have with these reopenings. Among those are the possibility of a spike in COVID-19 cases when public gathering places reopen. Husted also talked about the farming industry which has also taken a hit, as well as chance that younger Ohioans could pass the virus onto others, even if they are asymptomatic.

:17 - With springtime activities being canceled, as well as the Lock 3 events, how will the city of Akron look come this summer? Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the show to talk about what can open while following the governor’s guidelines, including outdoor areas for adult beverage consumption, and he discussed the public health policies they’re maintaining going forward.

13:06 - Secretary of State Frank LaRose called into the program to recap Ohio’s late April primaries and talked about the process of counting the ballots.

20:23 - Talks and negotiations are ongoing with Major League Baseball on getting back on the field. But could we see a season without fans, or if fans want to check out a game, should they have the luxury of braving the virus?

With springtime activities being canceled, as well as the Lock 3 events, how will the city of Akron look come this summer? Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the show to talk about what can open while following the governor’s guidelines, including outdoor areas for adult beverage consumption, and he discussed the public health policies they’re maintaining going forward.

:17 - Restaurant patios are reopening May 15th, and a week later, indoor seating will be available. But just how many people are clamoring for a meal inside a restaurant during a pandemic?

5:07 - Not only have folks died of the Coronavirus these last 2-3 months, but there have also been “deaths of despair,” i.e. drug and alcohol abuse. Jerry Craig is with the ADM Board, and he assured the listeners that virtual support groups are around for those having a tough time during the lockdown.

10:46 - Speaking of tough times during the lockdown, airports have seen a drastic drop in traffic, including Akron-Canton Airport, which saw their numbers fall 90%. But how will airports and especially airlines maintain safety for their passengers via social distancing guidelines?

18:25 - Lisa Dalpiaz from the Akron-Canton Airport joined the show to go over their safety protocols going forward.

Not only have folks died of the Coronavirus these last 2-3 months, but there have also been “deaths of despair,” i.e. drug and alcohol abuse. Jerry Craig is with the ADM Board, and he assured the listeners that virtual support groups are around for those having a tough time during the lockdown.

Lisa Dalpiaz from the Akron-Canton Airport joined the show to go over their safety protocols going forward.

:17 - Arguably the hardest hit industry during this pandemic has been the restaurants and bars. John Barker is the president of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and he talked about the soft reopening of some restaurants on May 15th and the 21st, and he discussed the difficulty the entire industry has dealt with.

7:04 - How does this current pandemic compare to the one in 1918, and how does it contrast? Dr. Tara Smith from Kent State University looked at these outbreaks especially the current one, if we’ll live with this Coronavirus forever, and the complexity of the virus.

13:25 - The adjustments across the country from small businesses to education continue, and that’s no different from what’s happening in Ohio. State representative from the 38th district, Bill Roemer, discussed how Ohio is being creative in these avenues.

19:08 - Food banks across the country are seeing their visitations up and inventory low. Raven Gayheart from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank called in to talk about how busy they’ve been trying to feed the needs of the community.