Curtis Smith, one of the most accurate and believable weather anchors in town, announced his last broadcast will be Friday, April 29th.
News anchor Melissa Long began the exodus from the ABC affiliate announcing her retirement last year, leaving just before Christmas. Then sports anchor Tommy Shoegler exited to take a position with Parkview Sports Medicine in late January.
Now, with Mr. Smith's approaching departure, Quincy Newspapers, (21Alive's new owners) will have replaced well-known, long-term, established TV icons with new and, much less expensive news, sports and weather anchors.
It is interesting to note that Mr. Smith will be joining Mr. Shoegler at a Parkview affiliate, Parkview Health. His title will be Director of Community Outreach.
The Maven has always appreciated Mr. Smith's ability to deliver weather information, free of hype and hyperbole.
Curtis Smith will be missed.
FWMM:
ReplyDeleteI agree. Curtis Smith has been a MAINSTAY on local news, and an active member of the Fort Wayne community.
He (and his personality) will be sadly missed.
WPTA's loss is Parkview's gain, however.
So, he won't be totally out of the picture around here.