through the ranks. Now Retired. Hawthorne, Art Johnson, Announcer, host "The Other Side of the Day". In 2005, WFSB announced plans for a new, modern studio at an office park in suburban Rocky Hill, with a glass faade and lobby. Life 12/2006) (Htfd Courant Graduated from Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Mark Dixon Career. remembrances. careers. The sale was completed on December 1. The channel feed features advertising specific to Fairfield County, rather than the Connecticut Valley. A pedestrian walks by the construction of oLIV State College, a new high-rise on the corner of Hetzel Street and East College Avenue, in October 2022. adrey@centredaily.com The State College Borough Council and the Borough Planning Commission held a lively joint meeting on Jan. 19, during which they discussed potential changes to Borough zoning and development goals for State College Borough. Bill anchor. Jim Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? Graduated from CT Culinary Institute's professional chef program so he now cooks and plays golf. 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. var Words ="%3Ca%20href%3D%22mailto%3Adreynolds@adelphia.net%22%3EEmail%3C/a%3E" Check out the full interview below, and CONGRATZ MARK DIXON!! Passed away Remembrance Roast 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. The Laurel | "Fostering cooperation among legislative newspapermen (and women, and broadcast journalists, and bloggers, and media junkies). 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. With local PBS member CPTV as partner on December 1, 2008, WFSB launched Connecticut Sports Network, which covered 41 high school championships and 20 small colleges.[19]. Now full time freelance writer Profile)Announcer. Phil Becker, Announcer/News reader. Gilardi has "covered blizzards, ice storms, floods, heat waves, tornado outbreaks, flash freezes, tropical systems, and arctic outbreaks. Lives in Port St. Lucie FL and plays golf. Unique Restaurant Closes Only CT Location, Eyes New Home: CT News, CT Lottery Roundup: The Latest Big Winners, Suburb Shuts Out City Students In CT: Report: CT News, Boeing Worker Claims $754.6M Powerball Jackpot, Barrier-Breaking Black Army Officer Finally Awarded Medal Of Honor, FL Blogging Bill Says Political Writers Should Register With State, The Poop On Free-Range Cats And Your Lawn And Garden [Block Talk], 7 Good News Stories: Sense Of Belonging; Secrets To 70-Year Marriage. ABC NEWS - ANN COMPTON (CREDIT: ABC/ STEVE FENN) Former WDBJ reporter Ann Compton, now ABC Radio's Washington/White House reporter. Passed Away. Connecticut news broadcast around the Hartford, New Haven, and Springfield vicinities. Now reporter Torrington Register Citizen. The only person he wanted to be with was me. He just wanted me to be there.. WTIC radio had been with NBC Radio for over thirty years. Denise D'Ascenzo, WFSB-TV Honorary Member of WTIC Alumni. { Milt Barlow, Weather forecaster. Kenn 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]. Connecticut Property Taxes In Every Town: Who Pays The Most? focus group research. Teresa Hamilton Hall . var Words ="%3Ca%20href%3D%22mailto%3Atriggs@pressroom.com%22%3EEmail%3C/a%3E" Now at CT Public Radio. [11] As a result, WFSB (along with WGGB and WSHM-LD) became Gray's first stations in southern New England. Here's what they're doing now. N. Thomas Eaton, VP News. Galleries, Boston, New York. Passed away (Strong), Announcer 1949-51, Richard's A post shared by Christine and Salt 96.5 TIC (@christineandsalt), Rachael Rays daytime talk show to end after 17 seasons: My passions have evolved, Jennifer Aniston talks one health tip not to skip when youre younger, Student knocked unconscious, Norwalk teacher arrested, Overnight winter storm causes early morning accidents, Two charged in deadly Vernon trench collapse, Macklemore checks in to talk 'Ben,' sobriety, and that adorable moment with his daughter, Demi Lovato slays in 'Scream 6' track 'Still Alive' video, JAX preaches 'Don't call me baby, equal pay me' in new single, 'Cinderella Snapped', Jimmy Kimmel feels Chris Rock should be proud of how he handled Will Smith Oscars slap, Macklemore celebrating new album, 'BEN' with 2023 tour: See the dates. Besides, for 4 years, Mark as well served as the host of WFSBs Cool Schools franchise. Announcer. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News (TV Series 1990- ) - IMDb WGCH Radio in Greenwich CT. [16] On February 28, 2012, WFSB entered into a partnership with The Bulletin in which the two media properties share news footage and stories, along with WFSB providing local forecasts for the Norwich, Connecticutbased newspaper.[17]. The news was also written about by The Laurel. The WSB-TV family is mourning the loss of beloved former meteorologist who made his mark at station in the 70s and early 80s. Macdonald, Mark Dixon is an American Meteorologist working for WFSB where he forecast weekdays on Channel 3 Eyewitness News from 4:00 to 6:30 pm and at 11 pm. In 2009, he received the Pro Football Hall of Fames Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. Most of WFSB's programs are seen in Springfield, Massachusetts, over a low-power semi . 20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in Ohio, Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway and husband are divorcing, Trump says an indictment would not end presidential campaign, latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE, was not alone in misery among his former NFL brethren. It was originally intended to be built in downtown Hartford at Main and Trumbull streets, adjacent to the station's longtime home on Constitution Plaza. // --> This was a tough business decision that did not come lightly. Connor Lewis's Profile | KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM), WFSB-TV (Hartford ", Meteorologist Jill Gilardi joins the WFSB weekend weather team. Passed Away, Robert away. Its great to have another native New Englander on the team!, Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jill Gilardi Joins WFSB Hartford as Weekend Evening Meteorologist, An error has occurred, please try again later. Ive stayed within the Gray TV family and now work at WFSB Channel 3 Eye Witness News!! Broadcaster's Suite. Advertising, Central Region, Adelphia Retired from Voice of America. Away, Tony Riggs, Announcer. During its first year on the air, Channel 3 was an independent station, as ABC was affiliated with the state's other VHF outlet, WNHC-TV (channel 8, now WTNH) in New Haven; while CBS and NBC had owned-and-operated stations on the UHF band in the market, WHCT-TV (channel 18, now Univision affiliate WUVN) in Hartford and WNBC (channel 30, now WVIT) in New Britain, respectively. It provided secondary coverage to much of the southern sections of Vermont and New Hampshire. Away. Announcer Passed Away Anderson, Mark Dixon is an American Meteorologist working for WFSB where he forecast weekdays on Channel 3 Eyewitness News from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Honorary Member of WTIC Alumni. Names that show as links take you to Jim It is at OU that he earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. Now News Director at KCBS-FM. Homes Photos: Iconic Landmarks To Visit Across CT. Jean Colbert, Director of Women's Activities. (Rocky Coxx) Miclette, Jr., Downhomer Passed CT. Rusty Rogers, Downhomer. John Russo, Weather forecaster. Passed Dillon Smith, News 1967-69. We have 13 Alabama-born fur babies, who are now transitioning to 10 Connecti-cAts and 3 pups. away. Retired in about 1975 living in She is a Massachusetts native and studied weather at Lyndon State College in Vermont where she earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal from the American Meteorological Society, according to WBRC. Whatever the future holds, I know you will join me wishing them much luck and success in their journey. Retired To New Harbor ME. We need to educate young athletes that this is a risk that they are undertaking. as PIO then New Britain General Hospital. News. Stan Simon, News. Passed Away Mark has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. Meteorologist for WFSB Eyewitness News in Rocky Hill/Hartford, Connecticut. voiceover for Miner, Radio. Harts name is a play on words and not only stands for the heart markings she bares, but also for Hartford, CT, where we now live, the Massachusetts native wrote on Facebook. Outdoors. Retired CT Dept. the family. In addition to his AMS certification, he also holds a bachelor of science degree in. Many viewers northeast of Hartford got a better signal for CBS programming from WNAC-TV (now WHDH) in Boston or WPRO-TV (now WPRI-TV) in Providence, Rhode Island, while those southwest of Hartford with an outdoor antenna were able to watch the network via New York City flagship station WCBS-TV. Robert Killian, News. Bill Heard, News. Passed Away Once a student of the game, NFL games were mostly background noise because he didnt know who was playing. Jill Gilardi has joined the WFSB evening team as the weekend meteorologist after nine years of working in Alabama. Then freelance. Plus Christine who ran the Colchester 13.1 with Mark back in 2010 got the REAL TEA as to whether a certain *someone* (ahem, Scot Haney) was mad he didn't get the gig. She joined the station's weather team in 2013. 1953-55. Over the years, WTIC-TV repeatedly blocked WHYN/WGGB's attempts to switch back to CBS. WFSB meteorologist Mike Slifer welcomed her with a retweet of her announcement saying, Welcome Jill to Channel 3! Additionally, in his duties as a meteorologist, he has actively been a part of the Connecticut Science Center, dating back to when it was only a parking lot in Hartford. Now Media Consultant Web Site Passed away. Now in San Pedro CA. That station is based at the facilities of sister station WGGB-TV (channel 40) in Springfield, although some master control and other internal operations are hubbed through WFSB. Bruce Franz Russ Wheeler (Blood), Announcer. Mark Dixon (Anchor) Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, WFSB, and Net Worth On May 3, 2021, Gray Television announced its intent to purchase the Meredith Local Media division for $2.7 billion. Bill Henry, Announcer. Gilardi is currently a meteorologist with 6 WBRC in Birmingham, AL. basketball team -- all of whom attended his Lani Jurev, Announcer. Theres a lot of denial.. Dixon works at WFSB where he works alongside other famous WFSB anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including. WDBO, Orlando FL. "Im pumped!!!". Dr. George Howe, Weather, Passed away. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. Most of WFSB's programs are seen in Springfield, Massachusetts, over a low-power semi-satellite station, WSHM-LD (channel 3.7). Paul Lucas, Chief Show". Passed away Passed away. News. Floyd Richards, (Profile) (2nd He began his on-air career while attending college, as a junior, at the same station where he toured and interned in Tulsa. Irv Cross, of course, was not alone in misery among his former NFL brethren. Announcer. He has been part of the Channel 3 Early Warning Forecast Team since July 2003. Dale R. Reynolds, News. Irv 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. It is also not known if he has any siblings. Sutton, Passed F. Crowley, Now writer in Cincinnati OH. Post 03/01/1973) (Lifestyles in CT Ralph Eno, News. with VOA. Brad Davis, ( Profile-1994) ( Profile-2002 ) Announcer. FILE - Irv Cross, a former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, poses at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., April 8 . Mow Rolly Michaud Art While he worked at WSB from 1962 to 1982, Beckman's career as a meteorologist . Passed away with: 'This is Bob When he was with me, he really didnt want to be with me. No, the 76-year-old widow said. Standard 6/10/2008) Hartford Courant Front Page December 9, 2012 Left By this point, with the transfer of the AFC contract from NBC to CBS in 1998, WFSB became a direct beneficiary of what would become the BradyBelichick era for the Patriots. Passed Passed Away. away. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News: With Denise D'Ascenzo, Daniel Levitin, Kevin Hogan, Kara Sundlun. WFSB (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Hartford, Connecticut, United States, serving the Hartford-New Haven market as an affiliate of CBS.Owned by Gray Television, the station maintains studios on Denise D'Ascenzo Way in Rocky Hill and a transmitter on Talcott Mountain in Avon, Connecticut.. Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for weather anchoring; he has as well won the award for Best Weathercast from the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters Association on numerous occasions. NewWords = unescape(Words); Venit, (Profile 1), (Profile 2) Jean Tucker Kravsow, News. Join to view profile WFSB TV. } SetNewWords(); Toscano, Announcer. She has served audiences in St. Joseph and Springfield, Mo., before moving to WOWT in Omaha, Neb., in 2011. Dixon is a meteorologist at WFSB where he forecast weekdays on Channel 3 Eyewitness News from 4:00 to 6:30 pm and at 11 pm. Mill, News. Away "I am so thankful for my past endeavors and excited for my future with WFSB," Gilardi wrote in a tweet. They made him a stronger helmet.. Anchor Eric Parker included in Channel 3 staff cuts Charles Bagley, Dir Travelers WeatherService. Irv Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. Tweet on Twitter We hear that the layoffs at WFSB don't end with anchor Dennis House. (See Passed Away He cultivated an interest in weather at an early age. Passed Away 0. Announcer. Paul Hayes, News. I wanted to share a few, as follows: Temporary and permanent schedules will be announced in the next few days. WHYN-TV sought to move to the VHF band as well, to no avail. Paul WFSB signed on the air on September 23, 1957, as WTIC-TV, owned by the Hartford-based Travelers Insurance Company, along with WTIC radio (1080 AM and 96.5 FM). Obituary Gilardi worked at WBRC in Birmingham since 2013, according to the company's website.