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Ben McKee

Ben is live, local and Akron’s Friendly Voice in the Afternoon from 3-7p on 94.9 WQMX! Listen for Your Country, “Throwback Song of The Day” at 3:25, “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, sports and the outdoors. 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 Moola and Ruby.
Ben’s favorite thing is talking to you. Hearing a ‘Feel Good Friday’, how your day is going, a concert opinion, or the excitement when you win!  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, Emcees ‘Back in the Saddle Fundraiser’ for Whispering Grace Horses in Massillon and loves helping local organizations and the people within this great community. You can contact Ben at Bmckee@wqmx.com

 

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R.I.P. Queen

Today is a sad day, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 in Scotland… The beloved...

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Chance to Win Your Way To Sara Evans Show!

The Wayne County Fair will have Lonestar on Sunday, September 11th. They will also have Sara Evans on Tuesday,...

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Let’s Seadoo this Short Week!

After a vacation, people say they need another vacation…  I am ready to Seadoo this week!  And it is...

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They Called Us Outlaws

Lot of stars weighing in!  Excited for this one…

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Fantasy Draft?

My Fantasy Football Draft is next week… But I figured, instead of drafting all my homer picks, in a...

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Ben’s 5 and Workin’ on 6!

I keep getting the question what are my favorite songs on WQMX?  I don’t rank’em but it’s basically what...

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National Radio Day

Today is National Radio Day.  Just a day to most but for those lucky enough to engage with you...

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Batting Practice Could’ve Been Better.

Cole Swindell had a great day at the ballpark.  Maybe should have visited the Guardian’s since they are in...

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It’s Out Today!

She defined a generation…An Icon! She was the biggest country star on the planet for a time…  She said...

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Could Luke Combs Be Any Better?

Love this!  When is he going to be on SNL?  For real Lorne Michaels should be dialing right now...

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Ice T joins The Crew at Raising Cane’s

So it is National Iced Tea Day… who would know the product better than Ice T, himself!  Love Raising...

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See Ya Saturday at 3-D Meats!!!

Saturday is going to be another great one at 3-D Meats 14740 Lincoln Way E, Dalton, OH 44618 from...

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That’s FAWN!

As I walked to my car today, I looked over and saw something in the bushes.  I now know...

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Memorial Day Weekend in NEO

  Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who have died while serving the US military....

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Let’s Par-Tree!!!

The city of Akron’s Park Week is May 9th – 15th!  Let’s celebrate our neighborhood and city parks.  Dare...

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                              Last week, my friend Jim let me

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Tomorrow June 21st, has a special meaning for a certain song…  There is a documentary on Neflix “It All Begins With A

As a dad, there is no better day in the world.  You could get me a tie, a beer, a tuxedo t-shirt. 

I do this little thing on my socials… They aren’t perfect.  They aren’t even relevant sometimes…  This one was timely.    

So today, The Cleveland Browns did a thing.  They decided this to be their New Dawg Pound Logo.  There are apparently 8

I usually stick to the old faithful products that I am used to.  I happened upon these the other day and heard

                              This weekend, don’t forget to submit your

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