Hollie Strano terminated from WKYC 9 months after her Thanksgiving OVI arrest
Hollie Strano, a longtime meteorologist at WKYC Channel 3, has been terminated from her position, nine months after her Thanksgiving OVI arrest. Strano had been a familiar face for over 20 years at the station, making this news shocking to many local viewers. The announcement came on Monday morning when Strano herself shared the update on social media, expressing her disappointment.
Strano revealed that the decision to end her employment was made by WKYC and its parent company, Tegna. She mentioned in her post, “I am heartbroken to share that after more than 22 years of dedicated work, WKYC has decided to terminate my employment.” She further added that she believes this action is tied to her public discussion of her recovery journey, highlighting the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery that many in the community face.
The arrest, which occurred during Thanksgiving of last year, marked a difficult chapter in Strano’s personal and professional life. While she has been open about her struggles and the steps she has taken to recover, the decision to part ways with the station appears to have come as a result of her ongoing transparency.
WKYC has yet to comment on the specifics of Strano’s departure, and it is unclear what her next steps will be professionally. Fans of the meteorologist have expressed their support for her on social media, with many emphasizing that her candidness about recovery is something to be admired, not punished.
The incident continues to raise questions about how public figures face challenges in their personal lives, and how their employers respond to them.
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