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.

Wednesday, 01 November 2023 18:48

Wrasslin' Wednesday

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This Saturday is going to be an interesting one...  As the WWE takes Crown Jewel to Saudi Arabia for a 1pm start.   There is a lot of alignment that could play out at this one. Seth Rollins defends his World Heavyweight Championship vs. Drew McIntyre.  You can be there will be some interference with this one.  Seth Rollin's will return for Monday Night Rollins Title in hand. Rhea Ripley defends her Women's World Championship in the…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 04:42

Looking To Save

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Remember Tree of Lights is coming up quick.  There are plenty of ways to donate and support our military members and their families this time of year.    Chase Mathew will be play a WQMX Tree Of Lights Charity Concert on November 9th a $25 full band show tickets at DustyA.com. Oh Annual Tree of Lights is coming the 1st Saturday in December.  There will be plenty of information coming for the fun, festivities and…
Monday, 30 October 2023 22:58

Leaves, Leaves, Leaves

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Leaves, Leaves, Leaves: Fall Tour!  Akron's Leave Removal Program is underway.  Signs will be posted in each ward prior to pickup.  Within 2 days of pick up rake leaves within 2 feet of the curb.  Adverse weather conditons may prohibit removal.  Click Here for more Info...
Friday, 27 October 2023 16:06

Trick or Treating

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Halloween is Tuesday... But some Trick-Or-Treating Schedules happen this weekend.  (Check your local municipalities for official times!) Summit County Akron — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Barberton — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Bath Township — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29. Boston Heights — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Boston Township — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Clinton — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.Copley Township — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29.Coventry Township — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Cuyahoga Falls — 6-8 p.m.…
Thursday, 26 October 2023 14:29

Wrasslin' Thursday

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This Saturday is going to be an interesting one...  As the WWE takes Crown Jewel to Saudi Arabia for a 1pm start. (Thank goodness Ohio State plays at Night.) There is a lot of alignment that could play out at this one. Seth Rollins defends his World Heavyweight Championship vs. Drew McIntyre.  You can be there will be some interference with this one.  Seth Rollin's will return for Monday Night Rollins Title in hand. Rhea Ripley…
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:24

They aren't leaving Broadway Alone...

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Country as a genre is one you learn from the past... That is why Lainey Wilson's Watermelon Moonshine might remind of you Strawberry Wine.  Cole Swindell took a tried and true #1 in Heads Carolina and put his spin on it.  Luke Combs took Fast Car and turned it into Gold a 2nd time.   What do you they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Mimickery is the most sincere showing of flattery.  With…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 18:56

Don't Miss It!

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Every Weekday at 5!  Tune in and head out of work with your 'Drive at 5' from National Design Mart on 94.9 WQMX! Get home or whereever you are goin safely with All Your Country and plenty of chances to win tickets and prizes capped off with Ben's Trends to get you all caught up with latest and greatest in country news. And the final weekday of the month, It's "Floor To Ceiling" where if…
Monday, 23 October 2023 13:47

Croc Country

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Well today is National Croc's Day!    If you are a little country and live the Croc's Lifestyle.   Well Croc Boots are out now... The new kicks unveiled earlier this month, but were released today! They are not cheap.    Click Here For Croc Boots...
Friday, 20 October 2023 19:08

Haunted Houses and More...

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Carnival of Horrors... Chippewa Lake Slaughterhouse... Forest of Screams Cedar Point Halloweekends Bloodview Haunted House Nickajack Farms Ruffner's Farm More Fun in Downtown Akron This Weekend with Fall Fest.        
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 16:00

Best Movies NEVER!!!

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On many occasions I've said that there are way better movie critics at this station than I! I have watched the movie about a killer tire on Netflix called Rubber.  Basically, I see weird movies I have to at least check out the trailer. Like the... "The Winnie The Pooh" Horror Movie.  Or should I say Horr-ible Movie... This popped up and made me laugh out loud, when I saw it on the screen on…
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