YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) For over four decades, the Mahoning Valley has turned on the TV to see a familiar face. Besides his news and weather career, Boney also hosted events like Academic Challenge and the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon. Check out a highlight of some of those stories in the video below. After a rebranding occurred in 2008, the title changed to First News on Fox. 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. I connect with people at home by bringing them the days news on TV and interacting with them online and in person. WebDigital Staff Chelsea Simeon Patty Coller Michael Reiner Joe Gorman Jennifer Rodriguez Brandy Johanntges Sara Pompeo Noelle Haynes C. Aileen Blaine Laurel Stone Anchors Comscore Loss Widens to $3.8 Million in Q4, Vizio Swings To Profit As Platform Plus Revenues Grow, Peak Pogues? After consideration, they selected Boney as one of the three people inducted. 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. A former Youngstown news anchor asked all the right questions except for when it came to her own health. Also receiving the first-ever Youngstown Press Club First Amendment Award is The Vindicator Printing Company. I never really considered myself a hall of famer. He was pretty much in a constant state of depression.. 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: In December 2017, Susan suffered an aortic dissection. "The problem with high blood pressure is it doesn't feel like anything and you feel fine," said Dr. Mick. Find out more about them, like where they're from and what they like to do when not on TV. Naked News Anchor is on a mission Catherine Bosley rebuilds her life after public humiliation in 2003 Bob Dyer bdyer@thebeaconjournal.com 0:02 1:38 You may not immediately recognize the name Catherine Bosley. I understand how importantsocial media and digital content are to the future of our business. Susan now takes blood pressure medication and is working to lower the stress in her life as well. He was just a wonderful man, she said, and this disease changed his life. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL. But that wasnt who he was at the end. Cross said her husband, who was diagnosed with mild cognitive dementia in 2018, often sat in a chair and grimaced from headaches that werent going away. I still think theres a very cavalier attitude toward CTE. Former WKBN Anchor Lauren Wood offers best wishes to Rich Morgan. His bandmates also wanted to share a few words. He suffered so many head injuries in his rookie season that his Eagles teammates called him Paper Head., Irv told his wife that after a blow to his head that almost caused him to swallow his tongue, doctors said if he suffered another concussion he would die., And so did he stop playing? 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. By: Katie Ussin He was named an anchor in 1974. Former 21 News Anchor Bob Black will be inducted into The Youngstown Press Club's Hall of Fame. Jeff Russo. Erika is an impact player! There, she connected with the disability community and was very involved in Special Olympics and being an advocate for special needs families. Anawards ceremony will take place Wednesday, September 29, 2021. First News anchor Stan Boney has done many different things over his 42 years in Valley broadcasting. 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. NY 10036. It was created to honor those who have staunchly defended the freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, said Earnheardt in a press release. She underwent emergency open heart surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. I do think theres more education about the risks of football and I do think theres more awareness of concussion management but I still think were way, way behind where we should be, McKee said. Watch the video for her message to Rich Morgan. She is a quality person with exceptional work ethic and personal ethics. Keely joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in March of 2021 as a reporter, focusing primarily on Ottawa County. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) For over four decades, the Mahoning Valley has turned on the TV to see a familiar face. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). He left the network in 1994, and later served as athletic director at Idaho State and Macalester College in Minnesota. On Wednesday night, he was inducted into the first class of the Youngstown Press Clubs Hall of Fame. I hope one thing that people think of me is a good employee. 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. Keely grew up just outside of Columbus, Ohio (yes, you heard that right, we've got a Buckeye fan on our hands) in a small town called Granville. WFMJ | 101 W. Boardman Street | Youngstown, OH 44503. The inaugural class includesBob Black, who passed away in 2017, Stan Boney of WKBN, and Ralph Zerbonia of the Youngstown Publishing Company and Youngstown Business Journal. Keely joins us from Youngstown, Ohio where she worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for more than two and a half years. The degenerative brain disease that festered inside the former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback had triggered depression, mood swings and the type of memory loss that forced him into isolation. 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 "It'll definitely get your attention.". (WKBN) 27 First News is saying farewell to morning anchor Dan Martin, who is leaving the station after almost 13 years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Naked News Anchor is on a mission Catherine Bosley rebuilds her life after public humiliation in 2003 Bob Dyer bdyer@thebeaconjournal.com 0:02 1:38 You may not immediately recognize the name Catherine Bosley. 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. 21 News weekend anchor and reporter, Caroline Collins, is recovering from heart complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Also inducted Wednesday night were former WKBN anchor Bob Black and the Business Journals Ralph Zerbonia. "Typically, the most common thing people would feel would be a severe chest pain," she said. 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. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Jeff Russo. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. by: Chelsea Spears, Connor Kick, Alex George, During his 13 years with the station, Dan has told many stories. 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. (WKBN) 27 First News is saying farewell to morning anchor Dan Martin, who is leaving the station after almost 13 years. We need to educate coaches to keep head trauma out of the game. WebWKBN established a weekday morning program in 1992. Please refresh the page and try again. Theres a lot of denial.. I am a proven newsroom leader whos fiercely competitive, loyal, committed to hard work and striving for change in an ever-evolving industry. Find out more about them, like where they're from and what they like to do when not on TV. Keely joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in March of 2021 as a reporter, focusing primarily on Ottawa County. 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. "Twenty to 30 percent of the people who have an aortic dissection don't even make it to the hospital," said Doctor Stephanie Mick, Cleveland Clinic heart surgeon. If you think about it, this is a great little media hub, but we produce a lot of great news and for some people, theyve been doing it, as you can tell from tonight, for decades, said Adam Earnheardt, executive director of the Youngstown Press Club. Really looking forward to seeing what you do next and continuing to play our socially distanced covers and maybe even some original songs over the internet. He had been in the process of retirement,turning over the 6 and 11 p.m. news to Robb Schmidt, when he became ill. Keely Lovern can't wait to explore all that West Michigan has to offer! She also only later learned of another big red flag: family history. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "Listen to that little voice in the back of your head that says something's not right.". WebSee all of the 7 News reporters, anchors and meteorologists. WebSee all of the 7 News reporters, anchors and meteorologists. I just went to work every day, did my job, Boney said. 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Keely joins us from Youngstown, Ohio where she worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for more than two and a half years. Boney says its amazing to be in the first hall of fame class. Morning anchor Chelsea Spears and meteorologist Alex George spent some time digging up old video clips, taking a trip down memory lane for Dans farewell. 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. 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. "We as women always want to take care of everyone else," she said. We need to do more managing of athletes by monitoring them better. 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