Example video title will go here for this video. You don't feel anything bad with hypertension, but what you end up feeling are the effects downstream.". Former 21 News Anchor Bob Black will be inducted into The Youngstown Press Club's Hall of Fame. Anchors. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. WebMy name is ERIKA THOMAS and I am an award-winning television news anchor, reporter & producer with more than a decade of experience, including anchoring three hours of local coverage every weeknight. Ive been a member of a TV station, an employee of a TV station that pretty much did whatever I needed to do to get the job done, Boney said. She is a difference-maker in the newsroom, a leader others look up to. He was the nicest, kindest, most helpful, wonderful man I ever met, Cross said. Dr. Ann McKee, a professor of neurology and pathology at Boston University, said she was not surprised Irv Cross brain reached stage 4 given the length of his overall football career (the study counted 17 years) and his age. After whetting his appetite for broadcast news with radio news at WBBW Youngstown, Holden joined WKBN-TV in 1972 as a reporter. Former 21 News Anchor Laura Steele passes away Members of the WFMJ family are saddened to report that former news anchor Laura Steele has passed away. Eric Burns is the host of Fox News Watch, which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and Sundays at 1:30 a.m. ET/10:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 a.m. ET/3:30 a.m. PT, and 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. Duke got quite the following on TV and social media for simply taking a bath like no one was watching. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. Former WKBN Anchor Lauren Wood offers best wishes to Rich Morgan. By: Katie Ussin But he didnt think kids should play football., As for diagnosed concussions, Cross said her husband told her he did suffer from several during his playing career but did not keep count. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The Press Club established the Hall of Fame and awards to celebrate members of our local communication, media and advertising community who have had long and distinguished careers.". She doesn't want you to make the same mistake. In addition to Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable, his work has appeared in Radio World, TV Technology, TV Fax, This Week in Consumer Electronics, Variety and the Encyclopedia Britannica. 21 News weekend anchor and reporter, Caroline Collins, is recovering from heart complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. A former Youngstown news anchor asked all the right questions except for when it came to her own health. Sign up below. 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"Listen to that little voice in the back of your head that says something's not right.". "We as women always want to take care of everyone else," she said. I never really considered myself a hall of famer. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) For over four decades, the Mahoning Valley has turned on the TV to see a familiar face. He had been in the process of retirement,turning over the 6 and 11 p.m. news to Robb Schmidt, when he became ill. "At the time of his illness he was still an active important part of the stations daily news operations," said station General Manager David Coy, "so it has really been quite a shock to the station and community". Find out more about them, like where they're from and what they like to do when not on TV. WebTelevision News Reporter and Anchor at WOUB Center for Public.. Full Profile Miriam Hobbs Youngstown, OH Professions & Specialties News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Experience & Education Position: News Reporter at WKBN/WYTV Location: Youngstown, Ohio Area Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: He was drafted in the seventh round by Philadelphia in 1961, was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 and returned to the Eagles in 1969 as a player coach for his final season. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) For over four decades, the Mahoning Valley has turned on the TV to see a familiar face. The station aired a tribute Sunday night (June 12), and has aired daily segments saluting him. New York, The disease can be diagnosed only after death. He was married to Liz for 34 years when he died. 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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Irv Cross was a man of faith and devout fan of football who could no longer in his final years attend Bible study or watch NFL games with friends. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) After five years of working as a meteorologist and evening anchor, this is Alexis Walters last week here at WKBN 27 First News. Liz Cross said she wanted to remember the joy their young grandson brought Irv over his final years and not dwell on how she had to watch the man she loved slip away. He struggled physically with his balance and was paranoid. (WKBN) 27 First News is saying farewell to morning anchor Dan Martin, who is leaving the station after almost 13 years. Anchors. He appreciates all the love and support that you guys have been giving him on Facebook and liking all his pictures, and were going to all be back together in the same place very soon, Dan said. There was a problem. Anchors. Thank you so much for everything, and getting the ratings up! But that wasnt who he was at the end. He would have done it again in a heartbeat, she said. Susan now takes blood pressure medication and is working to lower the stress in her life as well. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Ive not just been a reporter. We need to educate young athletes that this is a risk that they are undertaking. The nominating committee received a number of recommendations, mainly from their peers. Former 21 News Anchor Bob Black will be inducted into The Youngstown Press Club's Hall of Fame. WebMy name is ERIKA THOMAS and I am an award-winning television news anchor, reporter & producer with more than a decade of experience, including anchoring three hours of local coverage every weeknight. By: Katie Ussin But at the end, it was a struggle.. Eric Burns is the host of Fox News Watch, which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and Sundays at 1:30 a.m. ET/10:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 a.m. ET/3:30 a.m. PT, and 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. In fall 2015, Boney jumped to the anchor desk at WKBN. He works so hard at everything hes doing and Ive been impressed with you ever since Craig and I lived with you in college and we met in high school. The paper was owned bythe Brown Family, who also owns WFMJ-TV. Jeff Levkulich - weekday mornings from 5-7 a.m. and noon; Amy Radinovic - weekday mornings from 5-7 a.m. Dave Sess - weeknights at 6, 10 (on WYFX), and 11 p.m. Dan Martin - weekends at 6 and 11 p.m. & weeknight reporter; Teresa Weakley - weeknights at 6, 10 (on WYFX), and 11 p.m. First News weather team I still think theres a very cavalier attitude toward CTE. She doesn't want you to make the same mistake. He declined any kind of medicine because it didnt help the pain. Contributing editor John Eggerton has been an editor and/or writer on media regulation, legislation and policy for over four decades, including covering the FCC, FTC, Congress, the major media trade associations, and the federal courts. With So Many Former Execs Now Working at Altice USA, Might Comcast Buy the Cable Company? YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) For over four decades, the Mahoning Valley has turned on the TV to see a familiar face. I am a proven newsroom leader whos fiercely competitive, loyal, committed to hard work and striving for change in an ever-evolving industry. WebDigital Staff Chelsea Simeon Patty Coller Michael Reiner Joe Gorman Jennifer Rodriguez Brandy Johanntges Sara Pompeo Noelle Haynes C. Aileen Blaine Laurel Stone Anchors * To subscribe, you must consent to Futures privacy policy. Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of CTE, showing the kind of damage that often causes cognitive and behavioral issues in those exposed to repetitive head trauma. But if you were asked the same question in 2003 or 2004, you probably would have. I just went to work every day, did my job, Boney said. No, the 76-year-old widow said. We need to do more managing of athletes by monitoring them better. It is more common in men. Please refresh the page and try again. Dan said Duke has been staying at his best friends apartment during the moving process, which is why he hasnt made a TV appearance in a while. Holden is survived by a sister, three children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Keely graduated from Denison University where she was on the varsity swim team and majored in Communication. We just jived from the start He makes me laugh, he answers my questions, hes become like an older brother to me., One of my favorite things about Dan is his laugh and if youve ever heard it, you know it lights up the entire room, Alex said. Also inducted Wednesday night were former WKBN anchor Bob Black and the Business Journals Ralph Zerbonia. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Irv Cross was a man of faith and devout fan of football who could no longer in his final years attend Bible study or watch NFL games with friends. Trumbull County Commissioners divert dramatics, Local meat seller grapples with questions about derailment, Rep. Johnson introduces East Palestine Tax Relief, Company explains why customers were overbilled thousands, Local county breakdown of new gun licenses issued, Corrections officer charged with accepting bribes, Winter comes to an end: Find out if we broke any, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Erika is an impact player! I mean, you got to look at some of the people that I leaped-frog and all the great journalists and reporters that are in this town over the years and the centuries, Boney said. He was told about being inducted last year but due to the pandemic, the ceremony was pushed back to Wednesday night. When I come in, I know hes been working hard and is ready to go. WFMJ | 101 W. Boardman Street | Youngstown, OH 44503. "I'm here today, alive, to tell you and your viewers, you got to listen," she said. I understand how importantsocial media and digital content are to the future of our business. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Find out more about them, like where they're from and what they like to do when not on TV. Eric Burns is the host of Fox News Watch, which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and Sundays at 1:30 a.m. ET/10:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 a.m. ET/3:30 a.m. PT, and 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. First News anchor Stan Boney has done many different things over his 42 years in Valley broadcasting. Check out a highlight of some of those stories in the video below. He was pretty much in a constant state of depression.. Youre a great guy, youre a great dad, youre a great husband, youre excellent at your job and from our standpoint, youre at least an above-average guitar player, a phenomenal singer and a phenomenal friend. She feels like she got a second chance at life. That I did what people wanted me to do and asked me to do without complaining about it, Boney said. For somebody who had been so active and so able to do everything, and an athlete, not having balance, not having strength, not being able to do any of the things he had done before, it was embarrassing, she said. He also averaged 27.9 yards on kickoff returns and returned punts. He had been in the process of retirement,turning over the 6 and 11 p.m. news to Robb Schmidt, when he became ill. WebDigital Staff Chelsea Simeon Patty Coller Michael Reiner Joe Gorman Jennifer Rodriguez Brandy Johanntges Sara Pompeo Noelle Haynes C. Aileen Blaine Laurel Stone Anchors Her motto is that there are never too many pictures of a cute dog - so always feel free to share yours with her on social media or email. Chris Nowinski, the founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, said he met with Cross in 2018 and it was very clear the former Eagle was suffering. Watch the video for her message to Rich Morgan. WebFirst News anchors. NY 10036. She underwent emergency open heart surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. I also have a regional Edward R. Murrowaward for investigative reporting, among many others listed on my resume. It just received a 2017 Emmynomination for Best Daytime Newscast from NATAS Lower Great Lakes Chapter. Once a student of the game, NFL games were mostly background noise because he didnt know who was playing. Theyre great people and Ive had the privilege of getting to know them through music that weve made together in the area, and I know that well still see each other and well still be playing music and well still get our families together, but I know youll be missed back in Youngstown, said bandmate Brian Adams. Keely joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in March of 2021 as a reporter, focusing primarily on Ottawa County. Its important to highlight cases like Irv Cross because he was able to live a long and successful life where CTE didnt dramatically impair him, he said. After a rebranding occurred in 2008, the title changed to First News on Fox. After a rebranding occurred in 2008, the title changed to First News on Fox. -WKBN Viewer. He was named an anchor in 1974. Thats why Impushing the boundariesand finding innovative ways to engageour fans and keep them coming back for more information, on air and in the palm of their hand. I solo anchored 27 First News at 5 the day police shot and captured wanted fugitive Luis Cruz Ramos last spring. But, Susan was a 58-year-old woman who was the picture of health -- or so she thought. Keely joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in March of 2021 as a reporter, focusing primarily on Ottawa County. Comscore Loss Widens to $3.8 Million in Q4, Vizio Swings To Profit As Platform Plus Revenues Grow, Peak Pogues? PHILADELPHIA (AP) Irv Cross was a man of faith and devout fan of football who could no longer in his final years attend Bible study or watch NFL games with friends. Youre a good friend, a good guy and youre gonna do well in Columbus and I know who Youngstown is going to missyou and Duke, said bandmate Rick Diluciano. "That's why they call it the silent killer. She believes in using the news platform for good and diving deep into the community. So, she was excited to hear of West Michigan's Grandville - feeling right at home. He was afraid someone would ask him a question, Cross said, and he wouldnt know the answer.. Hindsight is 20/20 and Susan said all the signs were there. Dan is also so hard working. She was caring for her ailing husband and working nonstop. She also only later learned of another big red flag: family history. The Vindicator Printing Company operated in Youngstown for 150 years. We need to educate coaches to keep head trauma out of the game. I am a proven newsroom leader whos fiercely competitive, loyal, committed to hard work and striving for change in an ever-evolving industry. Jeff Levkulich - weekday mornings from 5-7 a.m. and noon; Amy Radinovic - weekday mornings from 5-7 a.m. Dave Sess - weeknights at 6, 10 (on WYFX), and 11 p.m. Dan Martin - weekends at 6 and 11 p.m. & weeknight reporter; Teresa Weakley - weeknights at 6, 10 (on WYFX), and 11 p.m. First News weather team YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) After five years of working as a meteorologist and evening anchor, this is Alexis Walters last week here at WKBN 27 First News. Former WKBN Anchor Lauren Wood offers best wishes to Rich Morgan. CLEVELAND (WKBN) Jeff Maynor, who used to be an anchor for WKBN, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 75, according to News 5 in Cleveland. The smarter way to stay on top of broadcasting and cable industry. Cross joined CBS in 1971, becoming the first Black network sports show anchor. On January 23, 2006, WYFX's First News at 10 on Fox 17/62 (produced by WKBN) became the area's only hour-long prime time broadcast on weeknights while remaining thirty minutes on weekends. Irv Cross and his family made the decision to donate his brain to help raise awareness of the long-term consequences of repeated blows to the head. One of the funniest things about the whole Duke situation is, if you know Duke the Cat hes very shy and it takes him a while to warm up to people and groups of people and new people, which is why if he had any idea how many people had seen him or knew about him or were watching him, he would probably run away and hide, Dan continued. He just wanted me to be there.. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Irv Cross, of course, was not alone in misery among his former NFL brethren. She doesn't want you to make the same mistake. The station aired a tribute Sunday night ( June 12 ), and he wouldnt know the..! 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