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. 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 won first place in the 2013 Ohio Associated Pressed Broadcast Awards Contest for Best Investigative Reporting after investigating blatant violations of Ohios smoking ban in area bars and restaurants. 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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 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. I connect with people at home by bringing them the days news on TV and interacting with them online and in person. Erika is an impact player! 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We need to educate coaches to keep head trauma out of the game. All rights reserved. By: Katie Ussin She underwent emergency open heart surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. According to the CDC's most recent numbers, aortic dissections kill nearly 10,000 Americans a year. 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. On Wednesday night, he was inducted into the first class of the Youngstown Press Clubs Hall of Fame. Jeff Russo. Watch the video for her message to Rich Morgan. Once a student of the game, NFL games were mostly background noise because he didnt know who was playing. * To subscribe, you must consent to Futures privacy policy. Theres a lot of denial.. Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. 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. 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.". I am a proven newsroom leader whos fiercely competitive, loyal, committed to hard work and striving for change in an ever-evolving industry. 21 News weekend anchor and reporter, Caroline Collins, is recovering from heart complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Jeff Russo. Boney says its amazing to be in the first hall of fame class. She also spent a semester in London studying journalism and communication. After consideration, they selected Boney as one of the three people inducted. Former 21 News Anchor Bob Black will be inducted into The Youngstown Press Club's Hall of Fame. 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 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. I also have a regional Edward R. Murrowaward for investigative reporting, among many others listed on my resume. "The problem with high blood pressure is it doesn't feel like anything and you feel fine," said Dr. Mick. Keely joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in March of 2021 as a reporter, focusing primarily on Ottawa County. Find out more about them, like where they're from and what they like to do when not on TV. Sign up below. Anchors. WebWKBN established a weekday morning program in 1992. WebFirst News anchors. 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: (WKBN) 27 First News is saying farewell to morning anchor Dan Martin, who is leaving the station after almost 13 years. 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. Basically, she blew out the biggest blood vessel in the body. There are great anchors but you have been off the charts! He declined any kind of medicine because it didnt help the pain. Check out a highlight of some of those stories in the video below. He had been in the process of retirement,turning over the 6 and 11 p.m. news to Robb Schmidt, when he became ill. It was the disease that did that.. Hindsight is 20/20 and Susan said all the signs were there. No, the 76-year-old widow said. He struggled physically with his balance and was paranoid. Also receiving the first-ever Youngstown Press Club First Amendment Award is The Vindicator Printing Company. We need to educate young athletes that this is a risk that they are undertaking. By: Katie Ussin He would have done it again in a heartbeat, she said. 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. 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. There, she connected with the disability community and was very involved in Special Olympics and being an advocate for special needs families. 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. 13 On Your Side Forecast: Fog Thursday; Snowstorm Friday, Another Snow Storm Headed for West Michigan Friday. In fall 2015, Boney jumped to the anchor desk at WKBN. 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. Broadcasting+Cable is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Former 21 News Anchor Bob Black will be inducted into The Youngstown Press Club's Hall of Fame. But, Susan was a 58-year-old woman who was the picture of health -- or so she thought. 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. 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. 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. 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. WebWKBN established a weekday morning program in 1992. NY 10036. That I did what people wanted me to do and asked me to do without complaining about it, Boney said. I still think theres a very cavalier attitude toward CTE. We need to do more managing of athletes by monitoring them better. (WKBN) 27 First News is saying farewell to morning anchor Dan Martin, who is leaving the station after almost 13 years. She was caring for her ailing husband and working nonstop. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. "Typically, the most common thing people would feel would be a severe chest pain," she said. 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. Cross joined CBS in 1971, becoming the first Black network sports show anchor. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Every day for the past three years, Ive started my mornings with Dan just like people at home, Chelsea said. After a rebranding occurred in 2008, the title changed to First News on Fox. I understand how importantsocial media and digital content are to the future of our business. 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. RATINGS & AWARDS: I helped WKBN 27 First News climb to #1 in my time anchoring 5, 6, 10 & 11PM and we won an Emmy for best evening newscast in 2016. 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. A former Youngstown news anchor asked all the right questions except for when it came to her own health. Irv Cross, of course, was not alone in misery among his former NFL brethren. Keely joins us from Youngstown, Ohio where she worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for more than two and a half years. Cross said her husband never experienced regret over his football career. 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. Former WKBN Anchor Lauren Wood offers best wishes to Rich Morgan. She doesn't want you to make the same mistake. 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. A former Youngstown news anchor asked all the right questions except for when it came to her own health. Watch the video for her message to Rich Morgan. He left the network in 1994, and later served as athletic director at Idaho State and Macalester College in Minnesota. He was named an anchor in 1974. By: Katie Ussin Susan now takes blood pressure medication and is working to lower the stress in her life as well. She is a quality person with exceptional work ethic and personal ethics. He said Duke misses everyone and his spotlight on the news. 'Outer Banks' Season 3 Expands Debut Audience By 55% Over Season 2 -- Netflix Weekly Rankings for Feb. 20-26, Paramount Reportedly Turned Down David Nevins' $3 Billion Offer for Showtime. She doesn't want you to make the same mistake. The station aired a tribute Sunday night (June 12), and has aired daily segments saluting him. The nominating committee received a number of recommendations, mainly from their peers. What were those lights in the sky across West Michigan Wednesday night? Also inducted Wednesday night were former WKBN anchor Bob Black and the Business Journals Ralph Zerbonia. Tom Holden, 67, news anchor at WKBN-TV Youngstown, Ohio, for over 30 years, died June 11 at Northside Hospital in Youngstown of complications from a blood infection. 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) After five years of working as a meteorologist and evening anchor, this is Alexis Walters last week here at WKBN 27 First News. He was afraid someone would ask him a question, Cross said, and he wouldnt know the answer.. She feels like she got a second chance at life. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. 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. 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. Comscore Loss Widens to $3.8 Million in Q4, Vizio Swings To Profit As Platform Plus Revenues Grow, Peak Pogues? You don't feel anything bad with hypertension, but what you end up feeling are the effects downstream.". -Former General Manager, Your dedication to the community has been amazing! Anawards ceremony will take place Wednesday, September 29, 2021. In December 2017, Susan suffered an aortic dissection. Doctor Mick said to know your numbers and get regular checkups. One of 15 children from Hammond, Indiana, Cross starred in football and track and field at Northwestern. 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. Its been so fun getting a chance during this quarantine session to play music with you as well, and all the other guys will echo the same thing, but were so proud of you and everything that youve done. When I come in, I know hes been working hard and is ready to go. Keely graduated from Denison University where she was on the varsity swim team and majored in Communication. Keely joins us from Youngstown, Ohio where she worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for more than two and a half years. Major road reconstruction project scheduled for Business Interstate 196 from Zeeland to Holland next year, Major road reconstruction project planned from Zeeland to Holland. The disease can be diagnosed only after death. Igrew my fan base to become themost-followed journalist on Facebook at our station, covering CBS, ABC & FOX affiliates in our market. Tom Holden, 67, news anchor at WKBN-TV Youngstown, Ohio, for over 30 years, died June 11 at Northside Hospital in Youngstown of complications from a blood infection. I solo anchored 27 First News at 5 the day police shot and captured wanted fugitive Luis Cruz Ramos last spring. He had been in the process of retirement,turning over the 6 and 11 p.m. news to Robb Schmidt, when he became ill. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebFirst News anchors. "Listen to that little voice in the back of your head that says something's not right.". 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. WebSee all of the 7 News reporters, anchors and meteorologists. He has covered news, sports and weather and even anchored for WYTV. Keely joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in March of 2021 as a reporter, focusing primarily on Ottawa County. 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. WebSee all of the 7 News reporters, anchors and meteorologists. WebSee all of the 7 News reporters, anchors and meteorologists. So, she was excited to hear of West Michigan's Grandville - feeling right at home. She doesn't want you to make the same mistake. Former WKBN Anchor Lauren Wood offers best wishes to Rich Morgan. Jeff Russo. He just wanted me to be there.. She had erratic blood pressure. He was told about being inducted last year but due to the pandemic, the ceremony was pushed back to Wednesday night. 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. After whetting his appetite for broadcast news with radio news at WBBW Youngstown, Holden joined WKBN-TV in 1972 as a reporter. Example video title will go here for this video. I am a proven newsroom leader whos fiercely competitive, loyal, committed to hard work and striving for change in an ever-evolving industry. New York, He had been in the process of retirement,turning over the 6 and 11 p.m. news to Robb Schmidt, when he became ill. But that wasnt who he was at the end. 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. Toward the end, Cross said, he saw things that werent there.. In fact, Liz Cross said she and her husband were both in denial about the cause of the breakdowns in his health until about five years before his death. NEW! "That's why they call it the silent killer. 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. 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. People at home, Chelsea said same question in 2003 or 2004, probably... 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