Ben McKee

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Ben is live, local and Akron's Friendly Voice in the Afternoon from 3-7p on 94.9 WQMX! Listen for your "Throwback Song of The Day" at 3:20, "The Drive At 5" to get you out of work, "Ben's Trends" at 5:30p, "Feel Good Friday's", and you never know what fun contests he'll throw out for your chance to win great prizes.

Ben is a husband, father, lover of all music, the outdoors and sports. Ben has always been drawn to radio which became a passion as he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After stops in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and Corpus Christi, TX where he was a morning show host for a decade. He ultimately landed in The Buckeye State where he continues to keep you company at Rubber City Radio since 2016... In his free time, you will find Ben at concerts, Akron/Cleveland Sporting Event, dropping a line in the water all while trying to keep up with his wife Jessica, son Killian and 2 pups Blue and Moola.

Ben continues to grow in Akron and surrounding areas that he cares so much for, and continues to be a pillar within. Ben has hosted the Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton to benefit The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank and loves helping local organizations and the people within this great community. You can contact Ben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thursday, 21 December 2023 14:28

Holiday Sites!

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This time of year... Kid's seem to be on their best behavior.  It might be the Elves on the Shelves, The Big Guy Checkin his list and Checkin it twice! But if you have to put a little one in time out... You can use this little timer as a reminder.   Click Here!  Plus might not be bad to have around along with this one... Click Here! Merry Christmas To All, Y'all!
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 22:46

Sara Evans In The House-House-House!!

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2 more days to win your Sara Evans Tickets for Packard Music Hall in Warren, February 22nd!!!  You never know who will show up in the afternoons.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Ben McKee (@benmckee09)  
Friday, 15 December 2023 16:15

Tis the Season...

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Tis the season for enrolling to Stark State College.  Classes start January 16th there is still time to enroll for their Akron or Canton Campuses.   The path to success and a Unique & In-Demand Job is at StarkState.edu .  Look how much fun I had with my crash course in Medical Assisting.                 And look how much spirit the staff has for the Holiday's!  I love this idea. …
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 15:41

Bells Will Be Ringin'

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Had fun today throwing on the Santa Shirt, Hat and Glasses for Salvation Army at Acme #1...  Thanks to all who stopped by it was great seeing all your smiling faces!  
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 19:16

Floor It!!!

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There are a few things you can count on... Water is Wet.  Time waits for no one.  And it's 5' O Clock Somewhere!    Well on 94.9 WQMX when the Clock Strikes 5 or the workday ends for some the ride home begins. I like to keep you company on your commute with all of "Your Country" Superstars... Appreciate you lending an ear and thank you to National Design Mart for bringing "The Drive At…
Monday, 11 December 2023 19:17

Crossroads

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Well Chris Janson did a thing...  Wednesday, December 20th look for Janson to play CMT: Crossroads with Brett Michaels of Poison.  
Wednesday, 06 December 2023 15:41

Ben Gets Schooled!!

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            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by 94.9 WQMX (@wqmx)   Want a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend years in school? Train to become a medical assistant through Stark State College in less than a year - 3 semesters to be exact! Medical assistants are the heartbeat of your doctor’s office and many…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 19:01

WWE Tribute to the Troops

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Hardy's "Red" with Morgan Wallen is the Theme Song of WWE Friday Night Smackdown's 'Tribute to the Troops' on Friday Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Hardy is no stranger to the event as he performed at the event during Covid.  Or this guy back in 2018....  Maybe these guys...  Or him...  There are plenty more...  WWE, Troops and Country go hand in hand...
Monday, 04 December 2023 13:53

Matriculating In January!

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This is going to be fun and rewarding.  Stark State College offers over 200 degrees and certificates programs.  Enrollment at Stark State College is open for January in Stark and Summit Counties... I was astonished 3 semesters that includes work force placement...  Start on your path to career success today in Medical Assisting or other Unique & In-Demand Jobs at Stark State College and StarkState.edu.  Spend Less, Earn More, Go Further...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 14:01

Country Wrasslin'

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Well most people who are WWE Fans were excited for Monday Night Raw because of Randy Orton, CM Punk and all these old faces returning in-ring.   In the Front Row sitting ringside sat a familiar country boy... Just so happened he pushed and shoved Dominik Mysterio and helped out Orton on his return...  Guess Randy Orton just "Needed A Favor"!
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