var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); Keep it Clean. Since WATM-TV's signal is barely viewable in Johnstown, it is simulcast in high definition on WWCP-TV's second digital subchannel (8.2) from a transmitter along US 30/Lincoln Highway, in Ligonier Township, near the Somerset County line. The only way for me to deal with it was to get ahead of it and to take my power back.. Its kind of exciting and scary at the same time, he told viewers. Her ex was sentenced to two years of hard labor and fined $1 million Jamaican dollars, Chisolm says. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com He decided to leave Pennsylvania in October 1995 to further his ambition. Joe loves to be involved with many community events, and during the winter, you can catch him on the ski slopes. Following aggressive over-the-air signal testing over the summer with WWCP, along with a power increase of 186,000 watts visual and 18,600 watts aural, the former WOPC became WWPC-TV, a satellite of WWCP, on October 13, 1986. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) A former western Pennsylvania television weatherman who served a prison term for child molestation after first fleeing to Ukraine has committed suicide in West Virginia. 125125. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) A former western Pennsylvania television weatherman who served a prison term for child molestation after first fleeing to Ukraine has committed suicide in West Virginia. Already struggling for viewership, WOPC moved to the stronger channel 23 in 1981 in an attempt to improve its signal. The FCC granted the request on condition that WWCP build its transmitter in a location that would allow Pittsburgh to get a Grade B signal from the station. Meanwhile, WWCP offered a nightly prime time newscast at 10 p.m. (sixty minutes on weeknights; half-hour on weekends) from its studios in Johnstown. Now, the table has turned and Joe has been teaching Introductory Meteorology courses at Penn State Altoona for over a decade. The shift includes weekend evenings and three weekdays. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; For the next five years, the ABC affiliation in this vast market was split between three stations in neighboring markets: WHTM reaching Altoona, WNEP serving State College, and Pittsburgh's WTAE-TV covering Johnstown.[2]. Responsibilities also include working directly with the news team to build out our coverage and make it meaningful and relatable to our viewers. Attention to journalistic integrity and best practices Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Latest from Mike Doyle Friday Afternoon Weather Forecast, July 30th, 2021 Weather / 2 years ago Thursday Afternoon Weather Forecast, July 29th, 2021 Weather / 2 years ago Wednesday Overnight Weather Forecast, July 28th, Weather / 2 years ago He is scheduled to join. Do you believe you have the telling talent to identify and explain the weather story of the day? View anchors, reporter and more WTAE staff on the News Team page. This is one of the most prestigious honors in the field of Broadcast Meteorology. The NBC affiliate then began to produce WWCP's nightly prime time show and reduced the program to 35 minutes on weeknights while remaining a half-hour on weekends. Prior to moving to Johnstown, Caitlin worked as a Meteorologist at WBNG in Binghamton, NY while finishing up her degree at Millersville University. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. It was the one thing [her ex] was holding over me, to try to publicly shame and embarrass me, she says. On January 6, 1992, WATM and WWCP established their own separate news departments in an attempt to cover their respective areas. But his experiences with the regions weather made him confident to depart from the Accu-Weather text, he said. Update and maintain online presence, including mobile sites and apps var Q = Quotation.length; WATM-TV and WWCP-TV share studios on Lulay Street in the borough of Geistown (with a Johnstown postal address), and also operate advertising sales offices in Altoona (on East Walton Avenue/PA 764) and State College (on West Beaver Avenue/PA 26); master control and some internal operations are based at WJAC-TV's facilities on Old Hickory Lane in Upper Yoder Township (also with a Johnstown postal address). Unsure of what to do next, and feeling alone, Chisolm decided to act. 2 Comments. During that time, he forecasted and broadcasted for radio stations across the nation, he also made critical forecasts for television stations across the country. Time to Nominate Your Favorites, He Fell in Love With This Mexican War Streets Home While Grabbing a Coffee, This Craftsman-Style Cutie in Regent Square Got a Modern Makeover, The First Round Is Just the Starting Point for the Steelers, Franco Harris Statue Takes Off to New Location at Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburghs St. Patricks Day Parade Returns Bigger than Ever, Party Like It's 1898: The Pittsburgh Zoo and Kennywood Celebrate 125-Year Birthdays, Maestra: Meet Four Pittsburgh Conductors Who Seek Gender Equity, Cocktails & Dreams: 9 Boozy Bars That Opened During the Pandemic, How This Duo is Turning Old Buildings in Pittsburgh Into New Foodie Experiences, Our Pittsburgher of the Year: Rich Fitzgerald. WWCP-TV airs The National Desk during WATM-TV's network commitments with ABC for Good Morning America. So, in October 1995 he made a decision to leave Pennsylvania to pursue his goal. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" I know his voice will always live in my heart. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 24. Joe received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. In March 2017, he put the images on a third-party website that also included harassing memes and false information, then directed people to it. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. WATM-TV (channel 23) is a television station licensed to Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as the ABC affiliate for the JohnstownAltoonaState College market. // Do not change anything below this line 1,044 talking about this. Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" Joe is married to Mara and has two daughters, Kristen and Rebecca. - Greta Van Susteren" Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 29th May 1979. Strong leadership and teamwork are a must. Kantz leaving WTAJ after 11 memorable years Edinboro grad to take role with ABC affiliate in Providence, R.I. Local News Apr 13, 2021 Walt Frank wfrank@altoonamirror.com K.C. Former WTAJ Weatherman Tom Casey has passed away. Separate from her court battle, she also used a Takedown Notice to get the website, which remained online for months, off the internet. Nina Pineda currently is a consumer reporter and anchors WABCs 7 On Your Side, where she helps solve consumer problems. Pleasant native and a graduate of Connellsville High School and Point Park University. While station is not saying why they parted ways with their Weatherman of 17 years, his fianc Nancy Nagrant took to Facebook to address viewers. Caitlin Westerholm joined WJAC in March 2021 as the Weekend Meteorologist. and Ph.D. In 2008, Joe also earned a Television Seal of Approval for the National Weather Association, completing a sweep of all possible certifications for television meteorologists . Use of this site is subject to certain Terms and Conditions. On November 15, 2021, WATM-TV began airing Sinclair's The National Desk in place of the WJAC-produced early morning and late night newscasts, making them the first "Big Three" Sinclair station to air the program. According to his Twitter bio, he is writing a book on the power of prayer and baseball. After retiring in 2011, the Sheraden native moved to southern California with her physician husband, Dr. Paul Nemiroff, who was battling Myelodysplasia Syndrome, a blood cancer, and could no longer handle Pittsburgh winters. He also is on the Professional Development committee of the National Weather Association and is now serving a second round on the AMS board of broadcast meteorology. Joe Murgo - WTAJ Chief Meteorologist 10 hrs Extremely sad news. | Contact the Webmaster. Our meteorologists work in a multi-platform environment and contribute daily to our digital platforms, including social media, our weather app, and website. In 1976 I moved to television by joining WTAJ TV in Altoona. You have permission to edit this article. The Murgo family also fosters dogs from the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. Read More . Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" Its a monthly membership (you can cancel any time) and gives you advantages like: Not sure whether you will use the extra features? Joe most recently worked at WUSA-TV, the CBS affiliate in The Nations Capital before returning to WTAJ to head up the weather department. Winds light and variable.. A clear sky. Altoona, PA. 2023 ShowbizJobs All Rights Reserved. He is a certified ski instructor and enjoys teaching others the joy of the sport. [citation needed], Not to be confused with fellow ABC affiliate, Last edited on 18 February 2023, at 22:34, shared services and joint sales agreements, transition from analog to digital broadcasts, https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=WATM, "Altoona Mirror Newspaper Archives, Aug 31, 1985, p. 32", Application For Consent To Assignment Of Broadcast Station Construction Permit Or License, "Re: Request for Dismissal of Assignment Application", "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds", http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_332113055.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WATM-TV&oldid=1140192172, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 22:34. * Heather Tesch. The projects website also contains resources for victims. I was always interested in weather, Joe says, but the blizzard of 1978 is a fond memory, and the severe weather in Oklahoma helped me decide to become a meteorologist.Joe received a BS Degree in Meteorology from Penn State in 1990. At the end of 2016, WATM began airing WJAC-produced newscasts under the WATM News Centre branding (the British-style spelling of "Centre" is a pun on the station serving Centre County, which contains State College). Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; The department doesnt release details of suicides. Strong news and weather writing and editing skills And neither do we. It only provided Grade B coverage of Johnstown and State College, and most viewers in this vast market could only watch it on cable. We'd love to hear eyewitness It is owned by Palm Television, L.P., which maintains a local marketing agreement (LMA) with Cunningham Broadcasting, owner of Johnstown-licensed Fox affiliate WWCP-TV (channel 8), for the provision of certain services. Low near 35F. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== When former chief meteorologist Jeff Verzela was laid up from an injury, Bowman returned for several weeks to fill the void and then retired again! Said Lucas Richard: 9, 2021 - 11:00 AM. WTAJ has a opening for a full-time Meteorologist to join our award-winning weather team. Please send comments or suggestions on accessibility to meteodept@meteo.psu.edu. It was seriously undermined in 1982 when Johnstown and Altoona/State College were collapsed into a single market. * Hillary Andrews. After years of making Friday night high school football games fun with his quirky Fedko Zone, the former sports director and anchor for WPXI who also hosted the Fedko Fone Zone, a local sports call-in show on PCNC semi-retired from broadcasting in 2010 to spend more time with family. In their petition, WWCP's owners cited lower programming costs in the JohnstownAltoonaState College market. In some cases, cyber sexual harassment is a misdemeanor, she says. How A University Of Pittsburgh Junior Is Helping Families Pay Their Medical Bills, How St. Patricks Day is Celebrated Year-Round At Cork Harbour Pub In Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh Pizza Debate: The Aiellos Vs. Mineos Rivalry Expands to the Suburbs, Who's The Best of the 'Burgh in 2023? This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Sorry! Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; FTVLive FIRST told you that WJAC (Johnstown,PA) Weatherman Jim Burton was bounced from the station. Nexstar Media Group is Americas largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Invalid password or account does not exist. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. As a result, it wilted away with less than one percent of the market share a year later. He has won numerous other awards inside and outside of the broadcast field. Work. Audiences look to a meteorologist who goes beyond informing of the highs and lows while delivering compelling and creative weather content across multiple platforms. He pleaded no contest in 2004, but fled to Ukraine before he could be sentenced. Kantz is moving on. But when he found out about the opening for Chief Meteorologist at WTAJ, it didn't take much thought to return. Low near 35F. Previously, Joe was a Board Member at Pints for Pets and also held p ositions at Penn State University, American Meteorological Society, Wtov, AccuWeather. * Anna Marie. A longtime Weather Channel meteorologist who died after crashing a Volkswagen into a parking garage Sunday at Midtown's Colony Square Mall committed suicide, the Fulton County . The newscast, still known as Fox 8 News at 10, now originates from a secondary set at WJAC's facility on Old Hickory Lane in Upper Yoder Township (with a Johnstown postal address). Valid driver's license with a good driving record He was 54. From 2011 to 2016, John Fedko served as president of Vincentian Academy, a Catholic high school in the North Hills. Be Proactive. On January 5, 2021, Horseshoe Curve agreed again to sell WWCP-TV and the LMA with WATM-TV to Cunningham, this time for $2.85 million. person will not be tolerated. Steve Richard, former longtime WJAC-TV weatherman, died Sunday at his Somerset home. Copyright 2016, The Pennsylvania State University | Privacy and Legal Statements The right person wants to be an active and visible member of the community, excited to report from the field and be live whenever possible. He stayed at WVSC about six months before moving to WJAC in 1973 at the age of 19, first working for WJAC radio and then, WJAC-TV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: He subsequently established his role as the stations weatherman. He was a very private person and didnt see his work any different than anyone else holding down an eight-hour job, Lucas Richard said. showQuotation(); 30 meteorologists behind his forecasts. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" If this wonderful opportunity sounds like it describes what you're looking for and what you're capable of delivering to our community, then we invite you to apply today! The digital conversion significantly improved WATM's coverage in the market. Mike is excited to be back in his home state and closer to his family and friends. The Fayette County, W.Va. sheriffs department tells the (Johnstown) Tribune-Democrat that 47-year-old James Patrick Holcomb killed himself there on Aug. 23. It was hampered by a very weak signal. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. "My dad and I WATM aired local news every night at 11 p.m. from its headquarters in State College. March 2022 - July 10, 2022. And believable was what Mr. Richard was. Cold air will turn much colder by the end of the, Chillier air presses in on Tuesday with arctic cold, A bit of snow in places through the overnight followed, Snow showers will give us a coating in spots through, Tranquil today but a wintry mix develops Sunday, A calmer start to the weekend followed by a wintry, Strong winds will usher in colder air for the end, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Contact // ====================================== WATM-TV's transmitter is located on Lookout Road, in Logan Township, along the Cambria County line. He once said in an interview with The Tribune-Democrat that the weather in this region is one of the most difficult parts of the country to forecast. Some proficiency and working knowledge of multimedia/video tools and applications and basic Internet technologies such as HTML, RSS, FTP is beneficial The station's signal was all but unviewable in the western portion of the enlarged market. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play A morning and noon anchor on WPXI until 1998, Della Crews joined New 12 New Jersey, based in Edison, in 2000. But Mr. Richard was best known as a WJAC-TV weatherman.