I worked for KTUU-TV in Anchorage, Alaska, as the Anchor and Managing Editor. A guy who did not miss any meals. Weekend Anchor/Reporter at WSAZ in Charleston, WV. What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Friendly. After my story aired he was adopted instead of being euthanized. As a kid my favorite TV show was probably Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, What was your first job? If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it? Being a part of history is one of the best parts of this job. I co-anchor the evening newscasts and report for FOX 45/ABC 22 in Dayton, OH. He was convicted of killing his wife and burying her body on the seventh floor of the Dayton Newspapers Building in downtown Dayton. She spent much of her career in Orlando as the lead reporter on the Casey Anthony case. Join Facebook to connect with Adam Marshall and others you may know. I used to weigh 280-pounds. I already have a bucket list which includes catching a Dayton Dragons game, following a Dayton donut tour, and kayaking in the Miami Valley. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Bob, our daughters, Christina and Maria, and our black Labrador and rescue dog, Missy. I added two more Emmys in recent years for another “Miami Valley Murder Mysteries” and a special half-hour report about problems at the Dayton VA. From 1991 through August of 2009, I anchored News Center 7's evening newscasts with my good friend and colleague, Jim Baldridge. Snow stories. Fireman, How might someone have described you in high school? This means being involved in your community and understanding the context behind issues. During the weekdays you can catch my reports on News Center 7 at Noon, 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00. I think health education and taking care of yourself is so important. What might people be surprised to know about you? I have a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication from Colorado State University, and I also attended the University of Missouri-Columbia as part of a National Student Exchange Program. Blair Miller can be seen weekdays covering news from Washington, D.C. During those years, I won four Emmy Awards. I tell people wherever I go; the best part of the job is meeting people who have grown up watching Channel 7. I'd make something similar to a resume reel. My career at WHIO-TV began in late 1986 when I was hired as a news editor. I spent several years as a general assignment reporter. I was born in Akron and grew up in nearby Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, Ohio. I’m one of the most passionate Cleveland sports fans you’ll ever meet. How might someone have described you in high school? I thought, "What better way to be a part of history than to spend a lifetime watching it happen and telling other people all about it?" You can watch Chief Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs on WHIO-TV at 5-6:30pm and 11pm, Monday through Friday. I was born in Virginia and have moved several times in my life as a member of an Air Force family. We never have enough time to tell all the great stories we uncover. Favorite dream car: A well-equipped news car, Favorite hobby: Wood carving; working Sudoku puzzles, Favorite Miami Valley place: News Center 7 Northern Bureau – Troy, Favorite travel destination: Minster, Ohio. Select the best result to find their … - Be a good story idea generator. I got a rare chance to see history. Social Organizer, What was your first job? Who was my favorite to cover? For the last three years I worked for News Center 7's CBS sister station in the small north central city of Wausau at WSAW-TV. Where were you born? Today was his last time broadcasting here in the Miami Valley He has been a great member of the Daybreak crew covering breaking news and making us smile with stories from his adorable children. If not working, what could someone find you doing on a weekend or time off? There is nothing quite like taking a pre-dawn ride to the Golden Nugget for breakfast, then hitting the country roads in Preble and Darke counties. Delivering papers. What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business: Stick to your dreams no matter how long it takes. Mountain Brook, Alabama, What was your favorite TV show then? That wonderful woman is now my wife. What do you like about your job? What was your first job in television? Be willing to work long hours and be dedicated to your work. Adam Marshall WHIO explains why WHIO is your go-to source for news and... Dayton News App - Live Traffic, Video, and More whionewsapp.com Dayton's most reliable news app for Android and iOS. He was named for his mother's maternal grandfather, Colonel John Quincy, after whom Quincy, … Oh yeah! Letitia is also the proud mother of twins; Jade and Jewel. What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Along the way, I’ve covered just about every story you can imagine. I'm a huge fan of playing and watching all kinds of sports, but football and baseball are probably at the top of my list. I co-anchor News Center 7 Saturday. I would also keep my favorite blooper. Trending Now. Waitress at Four's Company, a locally owned sub shop, What was your first job in television? After more than five years covering sports in the Miami Valley I'm happy to be back in television working at WHIO. John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767, to John and Abigail Adams (née Smith) in a part of Braintree, Massachusetts that is now Quincy. I worked 3 jobs when I got my first job in TV in order to pay the bills. I eventually moved to a full-time news reporter position about ten years ago. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Broadcast News and a Meteorology specialization. - Have an ethical backbone! Sustaining a shoulder injury and at another time, a knee injury, in falls with my camera while shooting a story. A construction worker. At WHIO-TV, he began the "Wastebusters" segment on Channel 7, focusing on waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayers' money throughout the Miami Valley. One of the many hard things you have to do on rare occasions as a reporter is approach the family members of a victim involved in a terrible tragedy. I returned to play another season, but was forced into retirement by my wife. She attended Hofstra University. I’m excited to join and contribute to an excellent team of meteorologists as we work to keep all of you safe. I am excited to be back in the Buckeye State to work at WHIO! But if they were determined I’d tell them to learn to write…that is the key…and also to read a lot, especially reading people with viewpoints that are different than their own. Meeting people, finding out how and why things are not working as they should or working exactly as they should. From oldies, to classic rock to Top 40. Years later I met a young lady in high school. Network, network, network! How might someone have described you in high school? It would be a day spent doing something fun with my family, where we're all laughing and enjoying each other's company…maybe playing at a water park all day, then getting cleaned up and having a nice dinner out somewhere (any dinner's nice that I don’t have to prepare and clean up!). Emergency, What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? I love to exercise, especially running, swimming, and yoga. Yes, before you ask, this included covering Sarah Palin's administration. I graduated from Centerville High School and then went on to attend Ball State University where I graduated with a bachelor's degree. This has helped tremendously in reporting on my adopted hometown. I worked as a news anchor, reporter and host for News 95.7 and AM 1290 WHIO before I made the switch to WHIO-TV and News Center 7 in April of 2011. Uncle Orrie and Nosey the Clown, What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Favorite travel destination: Visiting family in San Diego, CA or Greece. He is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Samantha Manning joined Cox Media Group's Washington D.C. Bureau in October 2019. And remember, if you ever just want to call and chat about anything, I look forward to visiting with you. I would love to keep my story about a little dog named “Petey”. James Brown and I are both sticklers for accuracy and grammar, and while we both like to joke around, we take very seriously our responsibility to our viewers here in the Miami Valley. OrderedDict([('b', 'Q&A')]) OrderedDict([('span', OrderedDict([('@id', 'U71072367784SlL'), ('b', 'Favorite Things')]))]). I look forward to serving the Miami Valley every day. Things moved pretty quickly from there as I was given new opportunities and responsibilities. I ride a Harley Davidson, wear all the leather to go along with it, and I wear a helmet. Blair recently joined the Board of Directors of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a charity for Wendy's that focuses on help foster care find families across the United States and Canada. Understand being in this business can be one of the hardest, but most amazing experiences you’ll ever have. I'm fortunate that another very hardworking newsman succeeded Jim. While I was a student at Miami University, I fell in love with the news business. In 1990, I was thrilled to receive an Emmy for Investigative Reporting, for a three-part series on repeat drunk driving offenders. Feel free to contact me with story ideas! What might people be surprised to know about me? I worked in the WHIO-TV studio as a camera operator in 1997. I worked in radio news for three years, with stints at WING radio in Dayton and WCKY in Cincinnati, before landing a job as a reporter at WHIO-TV in August of 1981. Veterinarian, How might someone have described you in high school? Anything on Disney! I joined WHIO's team in September 2019. My dad was in the Air Force. I consider everyday perfect. I co-hosted the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, which raised money for Dayton Children’s Hospital. What would be a perfect day for you? From the time my father was transferred to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the mid-1960s, my family always watched Channel 7. The news guy. It's a passion that hits close home for Blair, considering he and his husband adopted their three children. Growing up in Akron, I had a chance to experience anything from copious amounts of lake effect snow to searing summers with severe thunderstorms. You can watch my in-depth I-team reports regularly on News Center 7. Joy, sadness, triumph and tragedy. Where did you grow up? During my more than 20 years working in the TV news business, I've always admired WHIO-TV, America's #1 CBS affiliate, as one of the best in the business. A combination of anchoring with Jim Baldridge, and some of my reporting for which I won Emmy awards. My husband and I love traveling, catching up on our backlog of DVR shows, and being fur dads to our three dogs. What might people be surprised to know about you? I saw then just how fortunate I was to have a change of clothes, a toothbrush, and a front yard to mow. Samantha previously worked as a reporter for the Cox station in Orlando (WFTV), and as an investigative reporter for the Cox station in Jacksonville, Florida (WJAX/WFOX). I realized my passion for journalism when I took a broadcast journalism class at Chillicothe High School. Luckily they live close enough to see them for family events on weekends and holidays. They responded and they, along with countless others, helped raise thousands and thousands of dollars to help people who had nothing but the clothes on their backs. Samantha is a New York City native having grown up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. Anchoring morning cut-ins on WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. I then moved to working as a night-time assignment manager for about a year. Make sure you are a passionate news consumer, and understand what is happening in your community and the world. Hope your good at math! I live and die with my Indians, Cavs and Browns. To tell the stories of people that do not feel their voice is heard. Also, I love meeting people the Miami Valley and sharing their stories with our viewers. I joined the WHIO NewsCenter7 team in September 2019 as a dayside reporter, but I am no stranger to CoxMediaGroup! What's on WHIO-TV. When he’s not at work, you’ll most likely find Sean trying cheering on his favorite sports teams (the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots) …trying out a local restaurant… or walking his French Bulldog, Dobby. I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Dayton in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration in electronic media. Jim and his wife, Cindy, have three children. It’s all I’ve wanted to do since. I’ve also received a new double blessing recently, marrying my awesome wife Christine and being privileged to become stepdad to 8-year-old Ashley. That means I have the added experience of doing just about every job a TV newsroom can offer. The report was terrible and I looked terrible but it shows me how far I’ve come. I grew up in the Snow Belt so I can handle the snow, but I’m not a fan of winter weather. From college, I moved to commercial radio in Oxford and Hamilton. Yes, the news is not often very enjoyable. Favorite music: I'm eclectic. And any time with dogs is also a win in my book. I continue to work in that role today, teaming with John Paul and Letitia Perry on Miami Valley’s number one morning newscast. What don't you like about your job? Since we had never retired before, he answered all our questions and explained the value of his on-line auction service, especially noting the thousands of … I'm a local gal who always dreamed of becoming a TV reporter. What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? A monkey, named Whiplash, who rides a dog during rodeos, showed up during my part of the noon newscast. I was also part of the investigative team honored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for exposing how emergency radio failures were putting first responders' lives at risk. She also provided in-depth coverage of the multiple recounts in contested Florida races in the 2018 midterm elections which led to recognition by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists for best political coverage. On a nice day you'll catch Jeff and I on our motorcycles. When I am not anchoring the evening newscasts, I'm chasing my kids, doing lots of coloring with my daughter, throwing the football with my son, and trying to find a free hour or two to ride my Harley Davidson. The flooding took our crew to a small community between Raleigh and the coast. Recovering from my heart attack. I say that with so much humbleness. What is the hardest thing you ever did? During her final year of study there, she joined the staff of the CMU Public Broadcasting Center; with stations serving central and northern parts of the state, as well as parts of the northern-lower peninsula. You'll find me on … After college I got a job at WLIO-TV up in Lima, Ohio where I spent nearly three years covering sports at the station. I’ve always been a news junkie, even at an early age and wanted to be a news anchor then decided that I would blend my weather and anchoring desires and become a broadcast meteorologist. Adam John Marshall (born 4 September 1984), an Australian politician, is the New South Wales Minister for Agriculture and Western New South Wales in … She enjoys traveling, shopping and reading. Favorite Miami Valley Place: Still exploring the area, but always up for recommendations of places to visit. It sidelined me for seven months. I became a news photographer in 1988 and spent several years behind the camera. What was your first job? So News Center 7’s Adam Marshall is in Warren County this morning. I have a long track record of reporting on government waste, holding people in power accountable, giving those that feel they do not have one a voice an outlet and uncovering personal stories behind trends. Knoxville, TN area. This was a 500-year flood for the state. That's when I joined WHIO-TV as a part-time stringer. While in the Queen City, my roommate and I would often hop on the bus for a trip down to Riverfront Stadium to watch the Big Red Machine play! I spent all four of my college years working for the university-owned NBC affiliate KOMU-TV, where I helped start the station's Target 8 consumer/investigative unit, which is still in existence today. What do you not like about your job? Blair has received many honors for his reporting and anchoring including seven Emmy awards. Some of the more memorable events include Republican and Democratic National political conventions, tornadoes in Xenia, Blue Ash, and the Northern Miami Valley, the incredible events and changes brought on by 9/11 and the economic upheaval in Dayton as auto manufacturing jobs slip away and cities and families struggle to adjust. I’ve been blessed to raise two college-aged sons here, 20-year-old Anthony and 18-year-old Nick. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. While there, Letitia was a radio host for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as various programs on the television site of the operation. What do you not like about your job? I was an American Red Cross-certified lifeguard since in high school and college. Find the best way to get in touch with Adam by joining Muck Rack. What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? I covered a number of high-profile trials, including the murder trial of Ted Sinks. In addition to my professional work, I serve on the Boards of Directors for Leadership Troy; the Lehman Catholic High School Foundation; and Riverside of Miami County MR/DD, among others. Held my mom as she went to heaven. Monfort Heights, to be exact. I would keep my first live television report in 2000. I might advise them to try something else first! Before that, I was an Anchor/Reporter for WXII-TV in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. How might have someone described you in high school? That's where I fell in love with television news; telling stories with videotape. Learn the art of persuasion and conversation. Athletic, Outgoing, What was your first job? I attended Robert Morris University where I earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in American history in May 2015. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Each year, the air show's features fascinate all who attend, from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to a jet that can fly backwards. That’s when I fell in love with radio and TV. What would be a perfect day for you? @amarshallWHIO — 3,704 followers, 10,423 tweets, Anchor Don’t ever take your viewers for granted. She’s placed 1st in the Ohio Regional APME Awards for ‘Best Weathercast’ in 2017, and placed 2nd for 2015, 2016 and 2018. WHIO-TV news anchor Natasha Williams is facing a wrongful death civil lawsuit filed by the mother of a Moraine man who was killed in March 2007 in Harrison Twp. In 2006, she was named co-anchor of the 11 p.m. newscast with long-time anchor Jim Baldridge, and later with James Brown. Blair regularly reports from the White House and Capitol, covering President Donald Trump. Ethical standards are key to making sure we do our jobs right daily. It will always be a second home to me. I am an extra proud University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate. Where were you born? That might sound odd, but I've spent the last four years in central Wisconsin working for WAOW. Forecasting for a region greatly influenced by Lake Erie was a wonderful challenge and helped me grow professionally. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Letitia Perry is a product of the public school system. I made the move to Gillette, Wyoming as a reporter just weeks after graduation and have since lived and worked as a reporter in Rapid City, South Dakota and most recently, anchored a morning show in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Be ready to work long and weird hours, holidays and weekends. Thanks to my high school's work study program, I was fortunate to be able to start my TV news career at 16, spending the next two years with WVTM-TV. A news anchor – since I was a little kid. Blair's reporting has taken him to the scene of major news stories including the Boston Marathon Bombings, the Virginia Tech Shootings, and the Super Bowl. What might people be surprised to know about you? There's Alaska. I love helping people get a solution to their problems. Jacqueline enjoys focusing on matters related to aviation and transportation, as well as veterans issues. I enjoy cooking, and my favorite thing to do is relax by the pool with a wonderful book (after swimming my laps, of course!). To no one's surprise I'm also a proud news junkie. Intern at WVTM-TV, What was your first job in television? What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Before settling down in Dayton in 2002, my wife and I lived all over the country. As deputies brought him out of a house, the kid was crying and said he didn't mean to do it. I am a proud step-mom and step-grandmother. I'm humbled to say numerous other stories our team put together were honored by the Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. - Learn best practices for storytelling. I enjoy traveling, trying new foods and hanging out with my husband Tim and English Bulldog named Maggie. I'm constantly on a mission to find healthy food that doesn't taste healthy. What do you like about your job? From there I quickly moved up the ranks and worked as an entertainment reporter for WPXI’s show ‘See and Be Seen’ where I interviewed celebrities like Tyra Banks and covered big events like The Stanley Cup Finals for the Penguins! Create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile and upload a portfolio of your best work. A perfect day for me would be waking up and going to the gym, getting ice cream and binge watching Disney Channel movies! Traffic reporter Adam Marshall left last March after seven years to anchor mornings at Dayton’s WHIO-TV (Channel 7). I am also a Reverend. His goal as a journalist is to find out how a story he’s covering truly impacts the lives of people in our community. I love telling stories and the most memorable things I've done in my time in television can be traced back to people and getting the opportunity to tell their stories. Looking back, April of 1980 was a big moment in my life. What do you like about your job? I was born in Wilmington and lived in Lebanon for part of my childhood. I've been lucky enough to cover some amazing stories in my time in TV when I'm not working I'm likely watching sports, planning my next trip, or enjoying one of my favorite restaurants. We have two fabulous children. As a producer at UD's campus TV station. I've interviewed big names in politics and sports. She also was at the Supreme Court when major rulings came down on the Affordable Care Act, gay marriage, and immigration. It aired on Memorial Day 2016. Production Assistant at WPXI-TV (Cox Media Group station in Pittsburgh). Quiet day at the beach with a good book. More than 20 years later, my journalism journey has taken me on a path from Alabama to Alaska to Ohio, with career stops in Missouri, Kansas, North Carolina and Wisconsin along with way. Blair has also landed numerous exclusive interviews with newsmakers including Presidents and political candidates. In a world where moving up can often mean moving on, I’m proud to say I did it all right here. I am proud to anchor the 4:30 a.m. news each weekday morning in my hometown and then hit the streets to cover news in your neighborhood. I think I’d probably keep the reports that I did at the Dayton Airport on the morning of 9/11. In 2013, I added two more Emmys for two half hour specials that my co-workers and I produced. She currently co-anchors News Center 7 ‘s Daybreak Edition from 5-7 a.m. weekdays and the Noon News on weekdays. If you are looking for a job that is 9 to 5, off week-ends and holidays... don't get into this [news] business! It made me curious at a young age to learn why we see the weather we see. You never know where this job will take you or who you will talk to throughout the day. Prior to KTVA-TV, I worked as a general assignment reporter at KAKE-TV (ABC) in Wichita, Kansas, where among much crime news I covered the infamous BTK serial killer's reemergence and capture. What would be a perfect day for you? The Brady Bunch, What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Since 1983, I've provided full-time coverage for News Center 7 as a "one-man band," which means I not only write and report the news you see each night, but I shoot and edit everything myself! "What about next year?" I had been covering the Miami Valley since 1970 for WPTW AM/FM radio in Piqua, and I was excited to take what I learned in radio news, and go to work for the legendary News Center 7. What might people be surprised to know about you? Please send your story ideas and brunch suggestions my way! It was always my favorite subject in school. What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do? Favorite book: The Five People you meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. I started my career at WLIO in Lima, OH where I climbed to the position of Chief Meteorologist. He has been honored extensively by local fire departments for his coverage of "Boston's Bravest." I have a rare genetic condition that causes my cells to be too small, leading to plaque buildup. How might someone have described you in high school? How might someone have described you in high school? From 1987 through 2014. What might people be surprised to know about you? I'm preparing for life after TV news... helping at a local funeral home. Samantha was a political reporter in Knoxville, Tennessee covering the Tennessee General Assembly prior to her time in Florida. August 28, 2020 Good luck to Adam Marshall WHIO!! Adam Marshall was so helpful and easy to work with when setting up our farm retirement sale. What do you not like about your job? Serving as a pallbearer at my Grandfather’s funeral, a great man that’s still missed by everyone in my family. What is the hardest thing you ever did? I’ll tell you, riding down a country road seeing the sun rise, seeing the green cornfields covered with morning dew, and seeing beautiful farm houses peppering the countryside is priceless. What do you not like about your job? Looking at my life, my greatest accomplishment is my family. in Atmospheric Sciences. Sean came to the Miami Valley in May 2017 after spending three-plus years as a reporter and anchor at WVIR-TV, the NBC affiliate in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. The west side is filled with my immediate family and countless cousins, aunts and uncles. After my sophomore year in college I joined the Ohio Army National Guard and fulfilled a three year contract. Some of my favorite hobbies include fantasy baseball, lifting weights, and collecting coins. The best way I see to do that is working very hard to keep WHIO-TV’s viewers informed of the news in our community and explaining what impact those events will have on our lives. Anytime someone is a victim – especially children – it deeply bothers me. Favorite music: Country, Rock, Pop, Dance, R&B, Rap…I like it all…Really I do! Cincinnati. How might someone have described you in high school? While in DC, Jacqueline has covered some major news stories, including President Obama's second inauguration, the Pope's visit and the Navy Yard mass shooting. McCall Vrydaghs was named Chief Meteorologist of WHIO's Storm Center 7 team of Meteorologists in November 2018. That's the part that keeps me going. What advice would give someone who wants to be a meteorologist? Although the warmer weather was nice, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to join the WHIO team and work closer to home. I worked for my dad's company in high school and college. I used to get in trouble for talking too much in class.. but hey, it worked out for me! What would be a perfect day for you? About five years ago I was asked to fill the role of lead reporter on the station’s expanding morning newscasts. Some of her other achievements include being awarded an EMMY from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 2017 and to have been nominated in 2016 and 2019. Dick Celeste. If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career, what would be on it? Wide World Of Sports, What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? What was your first job in television? While working in the Mountain State, I earned many accolades including Best Investigative Journalist, Best In-Depth Report and was recognized for Best Light Feature by the Associated Press of The Virginias. I also hold commendations from the Ohio New Photographers Association, Queen City Society of Professional Journalists, National Commission Against Drunk Driving, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Ohio House of Representatives. What was your favorite TV show then? I was born in Lima, but grew up in Columbus Grove, OH.