Anchors/Reporters

ANCHORS/REPORTERS

19 Action News Host/Reporter

HARRY BOOMER

Harry, who attended Northern Virginia College in Alexandria, Va., has called Greater Cleveland home for more than a decade. He has nearly 20 years of news experience, for a total of 30-plus years in broadcasting. More>>

19 Action News Anchor (Noon)\Reporter

CATHERINE BOSLEY

Catherine comes to us from WKBN-TV in Youngstown, Ohio, where she started as the crime reporter and back-up anchor, and then worked her way up to morning show co-anchor and noon show anchor. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

BLAKE CHENAULT



Blake started his on-air television career in 1989 at KMST-TV, located in Monterey, CA. From there, he traveled all over the country, anchoring and reporting at KGET in Bakersfield, CA, KSHB in Kansas City, WCIV in Charleston, SC, WHOI in Peoria, IL, KXAS in Dallas and WWJ/WXYZ in Detroit. During his 17-year reporting career, he's made a name for himself as a crime reporter, state capital reporter and environmental reporter.
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Reporter

Dan DeRoos

For Dan DeRoos, the Midwest is home.  Dan grew up in Iowa and earned his degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The University of Iowa. More>>

19 Action News Anchor (4PM,6PM & 11PM)

DENISE DUFALA

An Emmy Award-winning reporter, her experience includes such historic assignments as President Clinton's inauguration in Washington D.C., the Pope's visit to St. Louis and the Attack on America. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

BRIAN DUFFY

Brian came to 19 Action News from WJET-TV, an ABC affiliate in Erie, Pa., where he was sports director for five years. Being in close proximity to Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh, Erie presented a unique situation for Brian, enabling him to cover Indians, Browns, Cavs, Pirates, Penguins, Bills and Sabres games live. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

ED GALLEK

Ed is a graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, summa cum laude, with a degree in Telecommunications and Journalism. He holds numerous awards for outstanding overall journalism and for his investigative work in North Carolina. Ed is active in his church. More>>

19 Action News Meteorologist (Morning Rush, Noon)

JASON HANDMAN

Jason Handman, 19 Action News weekday meteorologist, joined WOIO/WUAB in October 2009.  He came to Cleveland from AccuWeather, where Jason presented weather for Bloomberg Television and local affiliates across the country. More>>

19 Action News Meteorologist

Jenn Harcher

Jenn Harcher joined the 19 Action News Storm Team in December 2007. A true Snow Belt native she grew up Chardon and spent many years experiencing the power of lake effect.  More>>

19 Action News Anchor (Morning, 4:30PM, 5:30PM)

PAUL JONCICH



Paul brings a wealth of experience to WOIO's anchor desk. He's covered the big stories: presidential and papal visits, earthquakes and forest fires. When it comes to news, Paul enjoys a front row seat.  Paul has won Emmy awards for his enterprise and general news reporting and has been honored by the Associated Press for sports and investigative reporting.
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19 Action News Anchor (Morning, Noon)/Reporter

LYNNA LAI

Lynna brings to the job 14 years of broadcasting experience in major markets across the country. Her aggressive career pursuits began as a reporter at WMBD-TV in Peoria, Ill., which was quickly followed by a stint at KGW-TV in Portland, Ore. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

DAWN KENDRICK

Dawn graduated with a Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Missouri Columbia, and has 14-years experience reporting news. Her first stop was the CBS affiliate in Lafayette, Indiana More>>

19 Action News Investigative Reporter

CARL MONDAY

If you would like to contact Carl Monday, send an email to carlmonday@19actionnews.com. More>>

19 Action News Meteorologist (Morning & Noon)

JON LOUFMAN

Jon is no stranger to Cleveland weather or to forecasting it.  He has been anchoring the weather here in his hometown for more than fifteen years. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

SHANNON O'BRIEN

Shannon O'Brien is among the newest members of the 19 Action News team, joining as a general assignment reporter on September 27, 2004. She comes to Cleveland from WHNS-TV, the Fox affiliate in Greenville, SC, where she was a reporter for the Ten O'clock News.

Before she got the itch to work in news, Shannon first worked in the broadcasting business behind the camera. 
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19 Action News Reporter

PAUL ORLOUSKY

For more than a quarter century Cleveland television news reporter Paul Orlousky has informed Northeast Ohio viewers of the latest in breaking news, investigative, and feature reports.  Paul brought his award-winning expertise to 19 Action News in June of 1997.  For nearly a decade now 19 Action News viewers have enjoyed his confrontational approach aimed at getting to the truth.  More>>

Reporter

JEN PICCIANO

A Cleveland native and life long Browns, Indians and Cavs fan...Jen Picciano is happy to be back in her hometown. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

Myrt Price

Myrt Price joined the 19 Action News team back in October of 2007, and since then he's loved every minute of the wild adventures, he experiences every time he shows up for work. More>>

19 Action News Anchor (5PM, 5:30PM,10PM)/Reporter

SHARON REED

Sharon Reed is a talented anchor and strong reporter known for her crisp storytelling, many exclusives and engaging live reports. From breaking news, to politics, sports and of course, entertainment - she enjoys delivering it all!  More>>

19 Action News Anchor (4:30PM)

DANIELLE SERINO

Danielle Serino joins 19 Action News as an anchor and investigative consumer reporter.  Coming to 19 Action News from FOX Chicago and having worked at stations across the country, Danielle is, without a doubt, a veteran journalist. More>>

19 Action News Chief Meteorologist (4PM, 5PM, 6PM, 10PM & 11PM)

JEFF TANCHAK

His passion is lake-effect snow. His mission -- to turn the challenge of northeast Ohio's ever-changing weather into a forecast Clevelanders can handle. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Tanchak blew into town in January of 2003, and Cleveland's weather instantly got even more unpredictable! More>>

19 Action News Investigative Reporter

SCOTT TAYLOR



Scott Taylor is an Investigative Reporter for 19 Action News with 21 years of broadcast television news experience.

He leads the 19 Action News Shame On You Team and the 19 Action News Dirty Dining Team. 
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Weekend Anchor

Tiffani Tucker

Tiffani Tucker joined the 19 Action News Team as an anchor in October 2007. She comes with years of experience from news stations across the country. Tiffani got her start in Southern More>>

19 Action News Anchor (4PM, 5PM, 6PM, 10PM & 11PM)

DAVID WITTMAN

Cleveland born and bred, David returned to his hometown to anchor 19 Action News. He's a 37-year broadcast veteran, but if you ask him, he'll tell you that he's always been in the "news" business. For years, he delivered the Cleveland Press on Essex, Lee and Westminster in Cleveland Heights. In fact, his old paper route was passed down from two older brothers. More>>

19 Action News Reporter

DENISE ZARRELLA

Denise Zarrella brings a wide range of news experience to the 19 Action News team. After her work as an associate producer for CNN and an Emmy Award-winning reporter for TBS's "Interact America," she turned her attention to local news. More>>

Weekday Sports Director/Anchor (6, 10 & 11p)

TONY ZARRELLA

A sports anchor for big cities like Miami, Pittsburgh and Denver, Tony covered Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, the Olympics, and Heavyweight title fights. More>>

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