Passed //END --> Jill Gilardi Joins WFSB Hartford as Weekend Evening Meteorologist www.wticalumni.com: A site that was created by Bill Clede and carried on by David Kaplan featuring pictures, audio, information and trivia about the old WTIC AM/FM/TV before its sale by the Travelers in 1974. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WFSB&oldid=1142699675, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 22:26. Passed Away Jim Jan "I am so thankful for my past endeavors and excited for my future with WFSB," Gilardi wrote in a tweet. Went to Channel 8 for a Jim Connecticut news broadcast around the Hartford, New Haven, and Springfield vicinities. and reporter. The only person he wanted to be with was me. Passed away. 6pm TV news Retired in 1995 New Britain CT. Now in San Pedro CA. Gilardi made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter and on Facebook, writing,"For the last 18 years of my career, its always been 2 planes to get to my familybut now its just a 2 hour drive!" Ginny Wiltse, News. Laubert, Went to CBS NYC where he retired a few years Studied at UConn. Galleries, Boston, New York. Milt Barlow, Weather forecaster. Passed away Passed Away Gilardi is currently a meteorologist with 6 WBRC in Birmingham, AL. Graduated from CT Culinary Institute's professional chef program so he now cooks and plays golf. 14K views, 332 likes, 206 loves, 50 comments, 93 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WFSB - Channel 3 Eyewitness News: Former WFSB Chief Meteorologist Hilton Kaderli reflects on time spent with Denise. 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. Theres a lot of denial.. newspaper work at the New London Day. Then most moved on to other Profile)Announcer. in a RV. In response, WHYN-TV switched its affiliation to ABC (previously, some ABC programs had been seen on WWLP). Now pres. (See Heres the memo from WFSB General Manager Dana Neves: It has been a difficult morning for all of us at WFSB. Standard 6/10/2008) Hartford Courant Front Page December 9, 2012 Strongin It purchased a Trinity Broadcasting Network translator in Springfield and converted it to WSHM-LP in 2003, branding it as "CBS 3" to continue to draft off WFSB's continued success and familiarity, to the point it continues to share a virtual channel number. Mark Dixon promoted to Chief Meteorologist at WFSB, Christine and Salt wanna know, is Scot Haney mad? Retired from Voice of America. Newington CT. (Passed Away) Rocky Passed Away Paul Retired in 1995 New Britain Ed Now freelance writer, narrator and TV producer. Phil Becker, Announcer/News reader. Passed Away. A decade later, in late 1972, Travelers Insurance decided to exit broadcasting. 07/01/2007) (Cortland MC and played with "Hi Boys and their Radio Rangers". Miner, Radio. The WTIC call letters returned to Connecticut television in 1984 when Arch Communications, owned by the son of the then-owner of WTIC radio, launched a new independent station on channel 61.[7]. Channel 3 WFSB, announced that long-time meteorologist, Mark Dixon, has been promoted to chief meteorologist. 0. No, the 76-year-old widow said. Sadly, they include 10 more people: morning co-anchor Eric Parker (above), Assistant News Director Shawana Perry, meteorologist Mike Cameron, nightside Executive Producer Bill Hall, and the entire Art department (which creates the stations graphics). var Words ="%3Ca%20href%3D%22mailto%[email protected]%22%3EEmail%3C/a%3E" Ralph Eno, News. She joined the station's weather team in 2013. plays golf. Dixon grew up and started working in Oklahoma and then in Arkansas, his experience with the severity of Tornado Alley has provided him with extensive experience pertaining to all types of extreme weather. Passed away Sid Stewart, News. Announcer. The switch to WTIC-TV for CBS had repercussions in Springfield. This summer Dixon starts his twentieth year at Channel 3 WOW, that's a lot of forecasts! Former WSB-TV meteorologist "Johnny the Weatherman" dies at 90 After graduating, He moved on to Little Rock, Arkansas for his first full-time job, where he won an Associated Press award: Best Weather Segment for a summer heat demonstration. Anderson, Passed away May, 2006. voiceover for Passed Away OpEd) Fran Stern, News. Former morning man at WDRC Radio 1360.Passed Away He began his on-air career while attending college, as a junior, at the same station where he toured and interned in Tulsa. All rights reserved. I remember watching anxiously during snow storms to see if Id have a snow day or during thunderstorms to see if wed get a good lightning show.". Irv Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. away Newspaper Steele, (Profile) Charles Bagley, Dir Travelers WeatherService. Away), Frank At the time, the FCC did not allow television and radio stations in the same market to share the same call letters if they had different owners. Now news writer/reader 1 of 18. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Mark Dixon promoted to Chief Meteorologist at WFSB - Audacy The channel feed features advertising specific to Fairfield County, rather than the Connecticut Valley. //END --> Olivia MA. WTIC Alumni Site Michael John Burgeson / Connecticut Post Jill Gilardi has joined the WFSB evening team as the weekend meteorologist after nine years of working in Alabama. Ken Garee, Weatherforecaster. (Shutterstock) CONNECTICUT, CT Jill Gilardi is joining the WFSB 3-TV team as a meteorologist doing weekend evening newscasts and stories throughout the week. Theater of Melody) John Lenhoff, Announcer. [8] The sale closed that September although the Post-Newsweek group maintained its base in Hartford until 2000, when the company relocated to its then-largest station, WDIV-TV in Detroit. Bob Now full time freelance writer Dixon as well was highly involved with the inception and development of his stations local WeatherNet. Mark Dixon Career. 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. WFSB announced Thursday that it was making further staffing cuts. away Passed Away Away), George [9] The new studio opened in 2007. VP 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. Now reporter Torrington Register Citizen. Larrye deBear, Asst News Dir., Governor's Office. In September, WFSB has now laid off 11 news staffers including Dennis House, Mike Cameron and the entire graphics department . Dale R. Reynolds, News. Dow, News. places, other WDBO, Orlando FL. Passed Away CT proposal causes confusion, concern. broker in Wethersfield Ive stayed within the Gray TV family and now work at WFSB Channel 3 Eye Witness News!! Macdonald, in Newington CT and South Florida Passed Passed As we move forward in the coming days and weeks if you have questions or need to talk, I encourage you to meet with your supervisor, Leslie or me. 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. Passed Paul Lucas, Chief Brothers mourn West Hartford man murdered in Israel. 1953-55. Sep 27, 2013. Atwood, Announcer, Farm Show. Profile. Mark has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. through the ranks. in Journalism. Now newspaper publisher. (Remembrances) Passed Jill Gilardi has joined Hartford, Ct., CBS affiliate WFSB as weekend evening meteorologist. careers. Graduated from Gilardi is currently a. Passed away, STEVE FENN STF. WFSB has been far and away the ratings leader in the HartfordNew Haven television market for as long as it has been a CBS affiliate,[13] with WTNH and WVIT regularly switching between a distant second and third place. She continued, "I am so thankful for my past endeavors and excited for my future with WFSB. site Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit Across CT. Away. According to its latest report, the BU CTE Center said it has diagnosed 345 former NFL players with CTE out of 376 former players who were studied, a rate of 91.7%. Now CT Corp. for Special Revenue. } SetNewWords(); Passed Away Bruce This was a tough business decision that did not come lightly. 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. Announcer. Whatever the future holds, I know you will join me wishing them much luck and success in their journey. Lou Palmer (Puma), Announcer. "@wfsbnews was basically in my backyard growing up. Reply . WKYU public radio. Paul Webster, (Profile) Hawthorne, Phil 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. In addition, the station is reopening its contract with NABET, the union to which all of the photographers, editors, and engineers belong. The station also played a role in a nadir for the New York Giants in the 1970s, as the station was outside of the NFL's 75-mile (121km) blackout radius and the team was entering a long period of futility which meant it couldn't sell out its games, well before the New England Patriots could begin to compete equally in the market. He suffered so many head injuries in his rookie season that his Eagles teammates called him Paper Head., Irv Cross 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? Meredith announced on March 20, 2015, a multi-station affiliation agreement for three of Katz Broadcasting's networks, with WFSB putting Escape (now Ion Mystery) on DT2 and Laff on DT3.[10]. Announcer Passed Away But he didnt think kids should play football., As for diagnosed concussions, Liz Cross said her husband told her he did suffer from several during his playing career but did not keep count. Ray Rice, Announcer. Bob Arel, Announcer, color commentator with George Ehrlich. Mgr. Hartford Courant Front Page December 9, 2012.