Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:04 GMT
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:16:51 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:26:15 GMT
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire. TheMore >>
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:14:45 GMT
For the second time in the last three years, and the third time in 11 -- the Cleveland Cavaliers will get the top pick in this years NBA Draft. Cavs fans, along with Cavs broadcasters and legends AustinMore >>
For the second time in the last three years, and the third time in 11 -- the Cleveland Cavaliers will get the top pick in this years NBA Draft.More >>
George Smith anchors the 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. news with Danielle Serino and reports for the 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. He comes to 19 Action News after almost 10 years at ESPN. During his time there he covered four Olympic Games (Athens, Beijing, Vancouver and London), the NFL and many stories on the "news" side of sports.
He began his career as a newspaper reporter at the Los Angeles Times and the Oregonian. Since then, he has worked as a TV news reporter in Portland, Oregon and New York City and has anchored in New Haven, Boston and Houston.
Smith is a graduate of Oberlin College and serves on the board of the Heisman Club which supports Oberlin athletics. He's active in alumni affairs and athletics at Oberlin College. While at Oberlin, he was an All-American in the 100-meter dash his senior year and was elected to Oberlin's athletic Hall of Fame.
He also served as a Trustee at Phillips Academy Andover, his high school.
Smith also attended Columbia University's journalism school.
He has traveled to every state but Alaska. He loves to play basketball and enjoys cooking. He admits he's no Michael Symon.
Smith starts on the anchor desk Monday, January 21.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:39:59 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:09:12 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
George Smith
