Ray Horner Show

Another industry hit hard are the airlines. And not just the airline companies themselves, but the airports both large and small. On the smaller scale, Akron-Canton Airport has taken it on the chin, but they continue to stay creative and meeting guidelines to ensure safety, according to CAK president Ren Camacho.

Every industry in Ohio has been impacted by COVID-19 and the lockdown, but the strain has definitely been put on the farmers. Ty Higgins is with the Ohio Farm Bureau, and he answered questions that many have had on farm production in the state. Higgins discussed the pressure on the processing plants, the meat shortage that is becoming a reality, and the economic hit this is having on farmers everywhere.

:17 - With Ohio’s Stay At Home order extended to May 29th, many families have not been able to see their relatives both young and old, and some individuals have passed away these last two months without visitors. Dr. Toni Bisconti from the University of Akron talked about managing grief and making time for loved ones while keeping their social distance. She urges the listeners to make use of FaceTime and Zoom, or to grab a fold-out chair and have a chat in the driveway.

11:10 - As listeners continue to get educated on COVID-19, from transmission to treatment, it’s important to go over the basics of prevention and social distancing. Enter Dr. Donald Dumford from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General.

17:03 - Since the movie theaters are still closed, Scott Wynn shared his streaming tips and broke down the latest news in entertainment.

20:18 - Costco is a major company who’s issued a mandate for everyone, from employees to customers, to wear masks inside their store. Ray talks about his experience.

As listeners continue to get educated on COVID-19, from transmission to treatment, it’s important to go over the basics of prevention and social distancing. Enter Dr. Donald Dumford from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General.

With Ohio’s Stay At Home order extended to May 29th, many families have not been able to see their relatives both young and old, and some individuals have passed away these last two months without visitors. Dr. Toni Bisconti from the University of Akron talked about managing grief and making time for loved ones while keeping their social distance. She urges the listeners to make use of FaceTime and Zoom, or to grab a fold-out chair and have a chat in the driveway.

:17 - If you’re looking for good news with our economy, Dr. Sucharita Ghosh from the University of Akron will not brighten your day. Dr. Ghosh talked about the economic hit the Coronavirus lockdown has had and if there is a possibility the economy can climb back to respectability this year or in the future.

7:57 - The Bridgestone Senior Players tournament will go on, just not on the date it was supposed to be. Don Padgett, the executive director of the tournament, talked about moving the event back five weeks into August, and how they are communicating with the powers that be to maintain safety and social distancing.

11:54 - Scott Callahan is a recognizable name in the area, especially after his years of coaching basketball at Hoban. He’s also a teacher at Wadsworth High School, and he gave an inside look at what it’s like to teach during this pandemic and not being able to see his students in person.

18:09 - Coronavirus or not, fans just aren’t flocking to Ken State and Akron football games. Could these football programs be on the chopping block?

The Bridgestone Senior Players tournament will go on, just not on the date it was supposed to be. Don Padgett, the executive director of the tournament, talked about moving the event back five weeks into August, and how they are communicating with the powers that be to maintain safety and social distancing.

:17 - The topic that took over much of the press briefings this week in Ohio was the subject of masks. Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. governor Jon Husted clarified that wearing masks is suggested for customers and it’s up to businesses whether to enforce it or not.

5:49 - Each week, Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joins the Ray Horner Morning Show to go over what’s on his plate during the Coronavirus and the lockdown. First up, the mayor talked about some city workers going back to work starting Monday the 4th, then he gives an economic look and if dollars will come into the city.

15:37 - One thing is certain is that the face of education will be changing, from the college level down to pre-schools and daycares. Norton superintendent Dana Addis has also been a teacher and coach, and he looked at education from inside the classroom to the courts and playing fields, and how they will have to adjust and adapt.

Each week, Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joins the Ray Horner Morning Show to go over what’s on his plate during the Coronavirus and the lockdown. First up, the mayor talked about some city workers going back to work starting Monday the 4th, then he gives an economic look and if dollars will come into the city.

If you’re looking for good news with our economy, Dr. Sucharita Ghosh from the University of Akron will not brighten your day. Dr. Ghosh talked about the economic hit the Coronavirus lockdown has had and if there is a possibility the economy can climb back to respectability this year or in the future.