Ray Horner Show

:17 - Questions continue to arise about a COVID-19 vaccine, the increased testing, reopening the economy safely, and potential second and third waves of the virus. Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File knows a thing or two about infectious diseases, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to answer some of the questions and concerns during the pandemic.

9:17 - This week, President Trump announced a 60-day pause on immigration, which caused some confusion nationwide and beyond. Immigration attorney Farhad Sethna attempted to address these issues, which, being blunt (his words), he’s not pleased with.

16:38 - Chipotle has been fined $25 million over their handling of the E. coli outbreak a few years ago. This story, as well as the meatpacking plant in South Dakota that was hit with the virus were discussed this morning with the panel.

:17 - Heading into the middle of the week, Ray hits the top COVID-19 headlines, which include the call for increased testing, the timetable for vaccines, and the strike force Governor Mike DeWine has created with former governors Dick Celeste and Bob Taft.

5:37 - Congressman Tim Ryan called into the program to touch on a variety of topics, all of which surround the virus. First up was the initial package for small businesses, and Rep. Ryan believes the next package needs more cash. He also talked about social distancing, flattening the curve, agriculture and the food supply in Ohio, and the state tax structure.

14:09 - One of the more essential activities happening now is road work, especially with fewer people on the roads. ODOT’s Justin Chesnic talked about how their department is still essential and how they’re taking the proper safety precautions. He also mentioned a few of the road projects occurring now and in the near future, from Route 303 to Seasons Road in Hudson/Stow, Howe Avenue, and at I-76 and Wooster Road near Barberton.

19:04 - April 28th is finally the day for the Ohio primary, which was originally supposed to be held on March 17th. Secretary of state Frank LaRose talked about the races, from the presidential election to the locals, and when to get those absentee ballots in.

One of the more essential activities happening now is road work, especially with fewer people on the roads. ODOT’s Justin Chesnic talked about how their department is still essential and how they’re taking the proper safety precautions. He also mentioned a few of the road projects occurring now and in the near future, from Route 303 to Seasons Road in Hudson/Stow, Howe Avenue, and at I-76 and Wooster Road near Barberton.

Congressman Tim Ryan called into the program to touch on a variety of topics, all of which surround the virus. First up was the initial package for small businesses, and Rep. Ryan believes the next package needs more cash. He also talked about social distancing, flattening the curve, agriculture and the food supply in Ohio, and the state tax structure.

April 28th is finally the day for the Ohio primary, which was originally supposed to be held on March 17th. Secretary of state Frank LaRose talked about the races, from the presidential election to the locals, and when to get those absentee ballots in.

Questions continue to arise about a COVID-19 vaccine, the increased testing, reopening the economy safely, and potential second and third waves of the virus. Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File knows a thing or two about infectious diseases, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to answer some of the questions and concerns during the pandemic.

This week, President Trump announced a 60-day pause on immigration, which caused some confusion nationwide and beyond. Immigration attorney Farhad Sethna attempted to address these issues, which, being blunt (his words), he’s not pleased with.

:17 - School’s out for summer….school’s out forever? Not quite, but students in Ohio will not physically go to their respective buildings for the rest of the year, and will continue their virtual learning from home.

7:46 - With Ohio schools being closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 scholastic year, how are the students adjusting to the virtual and distance learning? Akron Public Schools superintendent David James joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the rest of this current school year, the process to keep social distancing, and the accommodation of seniors who won’t have a traditional commencement.

15:45 - Each Tuesday morning, Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General joins the program to answer the questions many have had during this COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, many have wondered about emergency room visits and having to judge what injury or ailment is worth putting off and what is ER-worthy. Dr. Plate also talked about coronavirus testing at the hospital.

:17 - Though there could be a light at the end of the reopening the economy tunnel, the “new normal” is still a ways away, and that impact has really hit small businesses both locally and nationally. Summit County executive Illene Shapiro and assistant chief of staff Greta Johnson called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to touch on the recent grants that affected the small businesses, and how local manufacturing can change and adapt going forward.

8:49 - The 2020 year at Kent State University did not go as expected, from the commencement to the 50th anniversary of the shootings on campus. Interim senior VP and provost Dr. Melody Tankersley discussed the continued learning through digital means, as well as how the university will handle the graduation ceremony.

16:39 - The NFL Draft is this week. Did you know that? The league has made a few changes for the draft.

18:00 - Oil and gas prices are extremely low, and airplane tickets are relatively inexpensive, but is there much of a demand for that supply? If you had an opportunity to take a summer trip, would you?

The 2020 year at Kent State University did not go as expected, from the commencement to the 50th anniversary of the shootings on campus. Interim senior VP and provost Dr. Melody Tankersley discussed the continued learning through digital means, as well as how the university will handle the graduation ceremony.