MEET THE ABC 6 NEWS TEAM
Adam Slinger: Reporter
Adam Slinger returned home to Central Ohio and joined ABC6 and FOX28 as a reporter in June, 2008.
Originally from Dublin, Slinger previously worked as a reporter at KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City and KBTV-TV in Beaumont, Texas. In Oklahoma, he was the principal political reporter leading up to the primary and general elections of 2006. Slinger also chased severe storms across the Sooner State, in the heart of Tornado Alley. While in Southeast Texas, he reported mainly on the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. Slinger covered that category three storm as it approached the Gulf Coast, made landfall and devastated many communities.
Before becoming a reporter, Slinger worked behind the scenes at the weekend edition of NBC's "Today" and interned at "CBS News Sunday Morning." While at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, he produced and booked exclusive guests for the morning program and assisted in the production of several NBC News Special Reports, including the space shuttle Columbia disaster, Operation: Iraqi Freedom, and the capture of Saddam Hussein.
Slinger has a bachelor's degree from New York University where he studied politics and American history. He also spent several months in London, England studying Middle Eastern politics and the British media.
Slinger currently resides in Columbus with his wife, Jill.
E-mail Adam: aslinger@abc6onyourside.com
Amy Lutz: News Anchor
Amy Lutz is thrilled to be back in Columbus after attending The Ohio State University her freshman year of college. After transferring closer to home, Amy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Amy is a die-hard Steelers, Penguins and yes, Pirates fan. She spent the past 7 years anchoring local news in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North and South Carolinas. In 2008, Amy was voted "Best TV Personality of the Carolinas."
When she's not anchoring the news, Amy enjoys fantasy football, a good Broadway show, figure skating, camping, shopping and playing softball. She also volunteers with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, The American Cancer Society, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
E-mail Amy: alutz@abc6onyourside.com
Andy Dominianni: News Anchor
Andy Dominianni anchors ABC6 THIS MORNING & ABC6 News at Noon and also "Good Day Columbus" on FOX 28.
Although Andy considers "Buckeye Country" home now, his career in television has taken him all over the country and even overseas. He's held anchor positions at WCCB-TV in Charlotte, WCCO-TV Minneapolis and at WWMT-TV in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, Michigan. Andy has a special interest in military and veteran's affairs and has reported from Forts Benning and Stewart in Georgia and Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He also accompanied the Michigan National Guard to Port-Au-Prince Haiti for "Operation Uphold Democracy" and most recently produced special reports for ABC6, accompanying Central Ohio World War 2 veterans to Washington DC for a tour of the war memorials.
Andy graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in psychology. He's a frequent guest speaker and emcee at local charitable events, a member of the Columbus Italian Club and active at St. John the Baptist Catholic church. He enjoys tennis, bocce, biking and Italian cooking. Andy, his wife Erin, along with their two young children, Riley and Will, live in Dublin.
E-mail Andy: adominianni@abc6onyourside.com
Bob Kendrick: News Anchor
Bob Kendrick is the newest member of our anchor team at WSYX / WTTE.
He co-anchors ABC 6 News at 5 and 6 as well as Fox 28 News at 10 and ABC 6 News at 11 with Yolanda Harris. Bob brings with him more than two decades of anchoring and news experience. For the last five years he anchored the news at KUSA in Denver.
He also spent 9 years anchoring at ABC Action News in Tampa Bay Florida. Bob loves to get out from behind the news desk whenever he can. Bob's an award winning storyteller, who loves to shoot and edit video too, often with his own equipment. Bob's had many memorable moments in his 29 year broadcasting career, reporting from big weather stories like major hurricanes, tornadoes
and blizzards, tragedies like the Oklahoma City Bombing, human dramas like Elian Gonzalez and political events including the 2008 Democratic National Convention and the 2000 Florida recount.
Bob's critically acclaimed 'Tampa Bay Treasures' series , profiled little known historical and cultural gems in Florida and won numerous awards. Life and news broadcasting has taken Bob from Northern British Columbia, to Central Florida, to the Colorado Rockies and many fascinating places in between. Now, he's thrilled to be living in Central Ohio and for the opportunity to discover it's treasures and report it's stories.
In his spare time, Bob likes home improvement, reading, collecting music, photography and cooking. He's an avid triathlete, mountain biker and skier (currently in search of mountains). Bob follows international soccer closely. His favorite teams are Arsenal FC and the Columbus Crew.Among his favorite movies include Once, Cinema Paradiso, Out of Africa and 'Apocalypse Now. Bob's musical tastes run through rock, blues and jazz--the older and scratchier the better.
E-mail Bob: bkendrick@abc6onyourside.com
Carol Luper: Reporter
Carol Luper is a reporter with a passion for getting the news and reporting it right. When news is happening, Carol gets the first call. Thats because shes well known in the community for getting the facts and delivering the news in an insightful yet straightforward way. With more than 28 years as a television reporter, Carol has developed mutual respect, trust, and professional relationships with many of the people who make the news in Central Ohio.
Carol says she wants her stories to educate and inform, I try to connect with each viewer to provide a window on someone or something interesting each day.
Carol was the youngest person ever to receive the Columbus Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award. She is a recipient of the Jack ReslerCommunity Service Award.
Carol is active in community service as well. She is a Champion of Children. She has chaired fundraisers for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Columbus Jewish Center. She has volunteered for a number or organizations including The Columbus Museum of Art and The Cornell Club.
Carol loves the Buckeyes and being a journalist! Her greatest love is for her family; husband Fred, three grown children and seven grandchildren. They contribute to her life experience and are a part of the compassion she brings when talking to and about the people whose stories she tells every day.
E-mail Carol: cluper@abc6onyourside.com
Chelby Kosto: Reporter
Chelby Kosto feels right at home in Central Ohio. She grew up just a short trip away in Newark and still has family there.
After graduating with an Electronic Media degree from the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, Chelby started her broadcasting career in Zanesville, where she reported, produced and anchored WHIZ's first ever morning show. Kosto then headed down south to Louisiana and covered the devestating effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
A Buckeye at heart, Chelby came back to Ohio and worked in both the Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Now Chelby is so happy to be home reporting in the Capital city. She of course cheers on the Bucks,the Bearcats, and the Bengals! You'll also find her at a Reds game!
If you have a story idea, Chelby would love to hear from you.
E-mail Chelby: mmkosto@abc6onyourside.com
Chris Koeberl:
Chris Koeberl has joined the WSYX 6 / FOX 28 news team as an investigative reporter. He is coming to
Chris likes to go camping and hiking, loves the outdoors,and respects nature. He enjoys cooking and grilling out with his family.
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"Its our job to hold people accountable, and that's what I strive to do. We are in a unique position to do that, and I look at that as a responsibility."
E-mail Chris: cjkoeberl@abc6onyourside.com
Clay Hall: Sports Director
Clay Hall is the Sports Director for ABC 6 and FOX 28.
With 12 years covering Central Ohio sports, he's been in press boxes from Tuscon to Raleigh, the Meadowlands to Pasadena, covering the beloved Buckeyes on game day and beyond the game for events like the crowning of two Heisman Award winners: Troy Smith and Eddie George.
Every fall, Clays principal duties include Ohio State football. Viewers can see him on the field for pre-game and post-game coverage on the Emmy Award winning The Football Fever on ABC 6. Whether hes in the Horseshoe or on the road, Clay brings fans all the player information and what we can expect to see on the field.
Hall led ABC-6 and FOX-28 to be named Best Sports Operation in Ohio by the Associated Press in 2001. Clay and the sports team won a regional Emmy Award for pre-game coverage of the OSU v Michigan game in 2003.
Clay takes viewers "Beyond the Game" weeknights at 6pm on ABC 6, introducing viewers to athletes and sporting events and special stories of the human spirits triumph over adversity.
Clay is a Central Ohio native; an Upper Arlington High School graduate who used to caddy at the OSU Scarlet Course as a teen. He later won a few bucks from ABC's Brent Musberger in a Buckeye golf outing on the same course.
Even away from work Clay is a sports fan, watching his three sons play and trying to keep up with his loyal black Labrador, Mojo. To this day, his greatest accomplishment remains getting Pat to say "I do" in 1982.
E-mail Clay: clhall@abc6onyourside.com
Dana Turtle: Meteorologist / Anchor
Dana Turtle is a Meteorologist and a weather/science reporter for ABC 6 On Your Side and FOX 28 News.
Dana loves the Buckeye State! From mild fall days to raging blizzards to tornadoes, Dana has lived through nearly every weather element in the Upper Midwest. With that experience, Dana is dedicated to giving Central Ohio viewers an accurate and dependable forecast each and every week.
Dana holds degrees in Mass Media Communication and English Writing from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Dana received his Meteorology training from Mississippi State University.
Dana knows winter weather. He is a native of Stewartville, Minnesota. He began his forecasting career at WDAY-TV in Fargo, North Dakota.
Dana is also a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
E-mail Dana: dturtle@abc6onyourside.com
Dimitrious Stanley: Football Fever Anchor
Dimitrious Stanley can be found on the anchor desk of The Football Fever every football Saturday, alongside Anthony Rothman, with Clay Hall and Rob Harley from the field.
Dimitrious is a former Ohio State Buckeye football player, a 4 year letter winner, 3 time Big Ten Co-Champion and played on the 1997 Rose Bowl Championship team. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Mass Media Communications. He went to the Miami Dolphins NFL franchise in 1997-1998.
Dimitrious is homegrown talent. He graduated from Thomas Worthington High School where he played football, basketball, baseball and track. His dad, Wayne Stanley coached under Earle Bruce at Ohio State in the 80s.
When he's not covering football on television, Dimitrious is a public speaker and personal trainer who is a principle in Snap Fitness in Grandview Heights.
Emily Riemer: Government and Public Policy Reporter
Emily Riemer covers government and public policy for ABC 6 On Your Side. She is also actively covering the elections. She can be seen regularly in Vote '09 coverage on ABC 6 and FOX 28 News at Ten.
Emily's knowledge of state government operations made her the lead television reporter on the investigation into the scandal in the Attorney General's office, regularly uncovering new developments in what led to the resignation of top officials, including the Attorney General.
Emily discovered her passion for TV in high school working on her high school's news show, AHS News. She pursued that love at Ithaca College where she was a reporter, assignment editor and anchor for the award winning NewsWatch 16. Before coming to Columbus, Emily worked at Capital News 9 in Albany, NY. She covered everything from the Statehouse to the local horse racing industry.
Emily received a Masters degree in International Communications from the University of Leeds, England in 2006. She was bitten by the travel bug while living abroad and likes to take trips every chance she gets.
E-mail Emily: eriemer@abc6onyourside.com
Jerry Martz: Chief Meteorologist
Jerry Martz is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 6 and FOX 28 News at Ten.
Jerry is a member and television seal holder of both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association and is a trained Skywarn Observer. He taught introductory meteorology at Penn State University for 5 years.
Jerrys first memories of weather are when he lived in Virginia as a young boy. When bad thunderstorms came, he would empty out his toy box, grab some Cheerios and take shelter! With time, his fear passed and eventually weather became a passion with young Jerry constantly observing the clouds, checking the weather on the computer and keeping his weather radio close by.
Jerry enjoys working with kids and hopes to ignite a passion for science and weather in young people. Every week, he visits elementary schools across Central Ohio with a science lesson and through the Lunchbox Weather program. Jerry is an Eagle Scout who stays involved in the Boy Scouts of America as a Weather merit badge counselor.
This Pittsburgh, PA native is a graduate of Penn State University. Jerry married his best friend. He and his wife have three daughters, one son, and a few assorted pets. Given any opportunity, you will find Jerry outside, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.
E-mail Jerry: jmartz@abc6onyourside.com
Johnny DiLoretto: Weekend Reporter
Johnny DiLoretto is a Reporter on FOX 28 Good Day Columbus.
Johnny and photographer Rodney Middendorf hit the road every morning to show off the sights, the people and the places around Central Ohio. Their reports can be seen weekdays from 7-9am.
When Johnny first got the early wake-up call, he put his love of food and his critic's training from The Ohio State University to work as the restaurant critic.
Johnny has also appeared on FOX 28 News at Ten as a movie critic and entertainment reporter.
Johnny and his wife live in Upper Arlington with their little boy Vincent.
E-mail Johnny: jdiloretto@abc6onyourside.com
Lisa Colbert: Meteorologist
Lisa Colbert is passionate about weather. Growing up in Cleveland, this meteorologist knows that from extreme heat to feet of snow, we see it all in Central Ohio! And when the weather changes, she will be there to track the weather in your neighborhood and help you prepare for the day.
Whether you start your day from 5:00am to 7:00am with ABC 6 This Morning, or with Good Day Columbus on FOX 28, Lisa will greet you with a smile and the information you need to get your family ready for work and school. And she'll be there for your afternoon updated on ABC 6 at Noon.
Lisa graduated from Ohio University with degrees in journalism and meteorology. She got her early forecasting experience in Clarksburg, West Virginia and Portland, Maine. Lisa is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.
When Lisa's not tracking severe weather, morning fog or ice and snow, Lisa spends her time with her husband, Mike, yellow lab, little boy and sisters. She's been involved with the Taste of Gahanna for several years, enjoys speaking to school children and sharing her love of weather, hiking in the Hocking Hills and gardening.
Her favorite things are fall, Christmas, Mexican food, anything salty and every once in a while, a rainy Saturday. And snuggling by the fire on a cold Ohio night!
E-mail Lisa: lcolbert@abc6onyourside.com
Maria Durant: Reporter
Maria Durant is a three time Emmy Award Winning Reporter for ABC 6 and FOX 28 News.
She has also received numerous Associated Press Awards and has been honored with several awards from the Society of Professional Journalists.
She says she's always wanted to be a reporter. When she was a little girl she used to go around the neighborhood interviewing her neighbors. Then she'd send the tape to her grandparents so they could see where they lived. As the daughter of a Military Naval Officer the family moved often... so there were plenty of tapes mailed out.
Maria says she feels very privileged to be able to tell stories and to keep viewers informed about what is happening in their community.
A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science, little did Maria know she would someday become a news story herself.
In October of 2005 Maria was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.But instead of hiding her diagnosis, Maria decided to share her story in hopes of helping others.
Maria is involved with several cancer organizations and wants women to know... especially young Asian American Women that it can happen to them. But that early detection is the key.
Maria is also involved with many other community organizations such as the Asian Festival, The Columbus International Program and The Central Ohio Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Maria came to ABC6 & FOX28 after working in Huntington/Charleston West Virginia.
E-mail Maria: mdurant@abc6onyourside.com
Mary Jedlicka: General Assignment Reporter
After more than a decade traveling around the country and working in various news markets, Mary Jedlicka is happy to call Columbus home. She is a general assignment reporter covering almost anything that goes on in Central Ohio. You can see her reports at 5, 6 10 and 11 during the weekday and on weekends.
Originally from Atlanta, Mary graduated from the University of Georgia --- an SEC football fan but she also roots for the Buckeyes! She got her first reporting job, toting around a camera as a one-man-band in western North Dakota. After reporting in and surviving a number of blizzards, she returned back the South to western North Carolina. There she served as a bureau reporter covering three counties near Asheville, North Carolina.
If you like to run or bike, you may run into Mary along the Olentangy River Trail through campus or on the Heritage Trail in Hilliard. Sometimes, her English bulldog and black lab are with her.
If you run into Mary on the street, stop and say hi. If you have a story idea shot her an e-mail!
E-mail Mary: mjedlicka@abc6onyourside.com
Meghan McCorkell: General Assignment Reporter
Meghan McCorkell is a General Assignment Reporter with ABC 6 news at 5, 6, & 11pm and Fox 28 News at Ten.
If Meghan looks familiar to viewers--- it's no mistake. She was the Washington Newsroom Correspondent for ABC 6 & Fox 28 before calling the Buckeye State home. She covered the latest news from the White House and Capitol Hill for all the Sinclair Broadcast Group affiliates across the country.
Before stepping in front of the camera, Meghan worked behind the scenes as an award-winning producer in the nation's capital. She was honored with an Emmy award for her coverage of President Gerald Ford's funeral while working at WJLA-TV. As a producer at WTTG-TV, Meghan earned an Emmy nomination for her breaking coverage of the London train bombings. Meghan started her career at NewsChannel 8, working her way up from Production Assistant to Producer.
Meghan is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. When she's not digging up stories, you can find her hitting the gym, shopping way too much, checking out the newest restaurants or hopping a plane to the Jersey Shore to visit family.
E-mail Meghan: mmccorkell@abc6onyourside.com
Mike McCarthy: General Assignment Reporter
Mike McCarthy is thrilled to be home in Central Ohio. He joined ABC 6 and Fox 28 as an award-winning General Assignment Reporter in March 2010.
Originally from Marysville, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2007, where he was named Outstanding Graduating Senior in Broadcast News. Mike has spent the past three years working as reporter for WVLT Volunteer TV in Knoxville, TN.
Just a couple weeks after graduating, Mike reported live from the massacre at Virginia Tech University. He also has covered some the most high-profile murder court cases in recent Knoxville history. However, it was his coverage of crops circles in rural Tennessee that caught the attention of CNN.
His work has earned three Regional Emmy Award nominations, as well as multiple honors from the Tennessee Associated Press, including a nomination as Best TV Reporter. Previously, Mike has worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer for WOUB in Athens, Ohio. He also managed the production of the station's in-depth series.
His other broadcast experience includes an internship at NBC's "Today." He is also a former intern at ABC 6 On Your Side.
Mike is an amateur magician, an avid musical theater fan, and movie buff.
He lives in Dublin.
Mike would love to hear from you!
E-mail Mike: mmwmccarthy@abc6onyourside.com
Natalie Taylor: Reporter
Natalie Taylor is glad to be a Buckeye again!
For the past 6 years, the newest reporter for ABC6/FOX28 has been in Atlanta reporting, anchoring & hosting for FOX Sports South & SportSouth. Most recently, she was the sideline & feature reporter for the Atlanta Thrashers, co-hosted & reported for SEC-TV & appeared on the networks national racing show, Around the Track. During her years in Atlanta, she traveled the country hosting SEC, BIG 12, and ACC College Football & Basketball Previews for FOX Sports Net & was a sideline reporter for the SECs Olympic Sports coverage. But now, Natalie is very excited to be covering her favorite college team growing-up -- THE Ohio State Buckeyes!
Before coming to Columbus, Natalie also worked as a sideline & pit-reporter for HDNet the past 3 years. There she covered the UFL in its inaugural season, as well as the network's college football, basketball and NASCAR broadcasts.
Natalies reporting, anchoring and hosting background also includes work for ESPN2, Versus & SPEED. She anchored Turner Interactives NASCAR.com Track Pass & NASCAR 24/7, as well and even reported on Atlantas professional football & baseball teams for 680 the Fan & Comcast Sports Southeast.
While her background is primarily in sports, Natalie is looking forward to working in news and covering all of Columbus along with the Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, Clippers, Crew and all other local sports teams. This Van Wert, Ohio, native reported for FS Ohio as an undergrad at Bowling Green State University & also interned at WNWO in Toledo & FSN Pittsburgh before graduating.
After being away from Ohio since 04, Natalie is looking forward to spending more time with her family, friends in the Buckeye state and exploring Columbus with her beloved black lab, Rookie.
E-mail Natalie: nktaylor@abc6onyourside.com
Rob Harley: Football Fever Anchor
Rob Harley can be seen each week on The Football Fever on ABC 6.
Rob brings viewers closer to the field in pre-game and post-game commentary. His unique experience as a former Buckeye football player, his knowledge of the game and the team led to his weekly feature Harley in the Huddle. Its a special look beyond the game when Rob breaks down actual plays used by the Buckeyes. Just like watching the weekly game films, viewers see how they work and when they dont, why they dont.
Rob was a member of the 2002 National Championship team. He is a three-time letter winner and during his time on the team, the Buckeyes went 50-13, winning two Big Ten Championships and a National Championship in 2002.
Born and raised in Elmhurst, IL, Rob graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Transportation & Logistics from the Fisher College of Business.
Rob has touched many people in the community; including youngsters in football camps for under privileged youths and visiting patients at The Ohio State University James Cancer Center.
Steve Levine: Reporter
Steve Levine caught the news bug as a young child growing up in Cleveland
Heights, when he tagged along with his grandmother and uncle who loved to speed to the scene of breaking news stories they heard on their police scanner.
A graduate of Ohio University, Steve began his career in Zanesville, and also worked in West Virginia, New York state, and Maryland.
Following the September 11th terrorist attacks Steve reported live just blocks from Ground Zero. He also reported live from outside Lucasville Prison during the 1993 inmate riots.
Steve's reporting has led to several international recalls,crooked contractors being sent to prison, and hundreds of thousands of dollars returned to ripped off consumers. His work has also led to changes in state law.
Steve's received The Edward R Murrow Award and numerous Associated Press Awards for investigative reporting, enterprise reporting, spot news, and continuing coverage of an issue. He most recently was honored by the International Association of Fire Fighters, for an investigation on Baltimore's Critical Alert system.
He is active with The National Center For Missing And Exploited Children and the Special Olympics.
Steve lives in Dublin, with his wife Sharon.
E-mail Steve: slevine@abc6onyourside.com
Susan Burton: Health and Medical Reporter
Susan Burton covers Health and Medical Breakthroughs for ABC 6.
Susans roots are in her rich history with FOX 28, in Columbus. Susan began her career as creator and host of the FOX 28 Kids Club. She went on to host a regional show Take 1 and was Executive Producer and Anchor of a weekly local news magazine, This Week.
Susan went to work in Kansas City, for a brief stint. But she returned to Columbus to cover the health and medical needs of Central Ohio. This is information that makes a difference. Im often called upon to help a viewer concerned about an illness or symptoms. Often they are scared and armed with basic information they can be a better health advocate for themselves and their family. It is very gratifying.
Susan spends much of her time researching other peoples aches and pains. I cant diagnose them but I can start them in the right direction toward care or help with a list of questions to ask their medical provider.
Susan has received numerous awards for her work in television and for her commitment to service in the community. The Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society are two organizations to whom she gives her time to help increase awareness.
Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Ohio State University in Mass Communication. She is married with a teenage daughter and a soon-to-be teenage son. She enjoys spending time with her family; shuttling the teenagers, boating and snow skiing.
E-mail Susan: sburton@abc6onyourside.com
Terri Sullivan: News Anchor
Terri Sullivan is a two-time Emmy award winner with a passion for news. Terri thrives on getting news first, fast and accurate. She anchors ABC 6 News at 6 pm and 11 pm and Fox 28 News at 10 pm each weekend. Terri also shows off her talents for asking the tough questions and getting the stories first when she reports during the week.
Terri is dedicated to the Central Ohio community, volunteering at Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, a food pantry serving the Hispanic community in Central Ohio. For more than a decade Terri has co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA telethon, helping to raise more than a million dollars for Central Ohioans battling muscular diseases. She's been honored by Komen Columbus Race For The Cure for "going the extra mile" in the fight against breast cancer. Terri has worked tirelessly for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association, as honorary chairperson for their annual "Swim For Diabetes." She's also been involved with the Homeless Families Foundation and the Central Ohio Radio Reading Service, an audio service for the blind. Terri is a loyal walker for "Elijah's Extreme Team" in the annual Buddy Walk that supports the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio.
Terri is also a big supporter of area schools. She's been honored with the prestigious 2009 "Friend of Education" award for her volunteer work at Hilliard Davidson High School. She's also involved with the Davidson Drama Boosters, which supports the school's award-winning theatre program, and the Bishop Watterson High School Hockey Team.
Terri grew up in Rockland County, just outside New York City, and always raced her sisters to get first crack at the morning paper to find out what was going on. She attended Boston University on a full swimming scholarship, graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
She got her start at WRKL-AM, an award-winning radio news team in New York state. She has worked at NBC News and CNN in New York. At WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois, she was honored with the Silver Dome Award for Superior Broadcast Achievement.
Terri lives in Columbus with her husband, Mike, and their two active children. She enjoys working out, reading, watching crime shows on TV and her dog, Archie. When not at work Terri can usually be found in her car driving to hockey or basketball practice, play practice, voice lessons, golf match, school...wave when you see her drive by!
E-mail Terri: tsullivan@abc6onyourside.com
Tom Bosco: Reporter
Tom Bosco is an award-winning broadcast journalist who has aggressively pursued news for more than 15 years in Ohio. He enjoys developing relationships with and telling the stories of the people of central Ohio.
A proud graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Tom admits to having a soft spot for southeast Ohio and especially enjoys reporting news from that part of the state. "I just love the beauty of southeast Ohio, both the landscape and the wonderful people of the region," he said.
Tom has reported news on radio and television in Toledo, Cincinnati, Dayton and Nelsonville. He won numerous awards throughout his career. Tom was named Best Reporter by the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Association in 2004. He served as OAPB president in 2006. Tom also contributed reports on the priest sexual abuse scandal to the Academy Award-nominated documentary film "Twist of Faith."
"Journalism is the cornerstone of democracy," he said. "Whether it's fighting for the little guy or holding politicians feet to the fire, we do an important job. I strive every day to be tough and demanding, but fair, sensitive and accurate."
Tom got more than a great education at Ohio University. It's also where he met his wife, Gina. Tom likes to read, listen to music (everything from jazz to rock to Frank Sinatra), enjoys cooking on the grill and spending time with his wife and daughter.
E-mail Tom: tbosco@abc6onyourside.com
Walter Allen:
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E-mail Walter : wsallen@abc6onyourside.com
Yolanda Harris: News Anchor
Yolanda Harris anchors the news each week night on ABC 6 and on FOX 28 News at Ten.
Born and raised in Central Ohio, Yolanda considers the opportunity to continue her career in her hometown a privilege.
Yolanda is featured in "Who's Who In Black Columbus" in 2007. She is on the Wall of Fame at Gahanna Lincoln High School, her alma mater. She received an Emmy for Best Entertainment Program in 2005 as host of Pepsi's Gimme The Mike, Columbus!
She joined FOX 28 in 1996 as a reporter. She was a correspondent for "This Week" Newsmagazine on FOX 28 and a host for the FOX 28 Kids Club and Take 1 !
Early in her career, she worked as a reporter and photographer for the former Columbus Call & Post newspaper, a weekly publication focusing on the local African-American community. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Bowling Green State University.
Yolanda gives a great deal of time to the Columbus community. She hosts the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon on ABC 6. She supports Girls, Inc., The Salesian Boys and Girls Club, Easter Seals, The Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation and The Muscular Dystrophy Association, to name a few. Yolanda enjoys mentoring high school and college students interested in the field of broadcast journalism.
Yolanda spends time away from work with her husband and their two dogs, Snoop and Biscuit and spoiling her niece and nephews. Shes an avid reader, loves movies and rides a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
E-mail Yolanda: yharris@abc6onyourside.com
ABC 6 NEWS TEAM
Football Fever
Clay Hall
Dimitrious Stanley
Natalie Taylor
Rob Harley
Reporters
Adam Slinger
Carol Luper
Chelby Kosto
Chris Koeberl
Emily Riemer
Johnny DiLoretto
Maria Durant
Mary Jedlicka
Meghan McCorkell
Mike McCarthy
Steve Levine
Susan Burton
Tom Bosco
Walter Allen
Weather
Dana Turtle
Jerry Martz
Lisa Colbert
Anchors
Amy Lutz
Andy Dominianni
Bob Kendrick
Terri Sullivan
Yolanda Harris