An Ohio meteorologist who was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol after crashing her SUV last Thanksgiving has been fired.
Hollie Strano revealed Monday morning that television station WKYC fired her “after more than 22 years of dedicated work.”
Strano pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor after crashing her car into a utility pole while being pursued by police in Cuyahoga Falls last November.
He reached speeds of 70 mph in a 35 zone, and had a blood alcohol level of 0.244 percent, more than three times the legal limit.
Hollie Strano revealed Monday morning that television station WKYC fired her “after more than 22 years of dedicated work.”
Strano pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor after crashing her car into a utility pole while being pursued by police in Cuyahoga Falls last November.
Speaking about the station’s decision to fire her, Strano said the actions of WKYC and Tegna “demonstrate the stigma surrounding addiction that so many people in our community experience every day.
‘I have been honest and authentic about my journey, and I will continue to do so… For myself, but also for you and for all those who are silently fighting for fear of this kind of conduct from their own employers.
“Thank you for welcoming me into your home for all these years. It has been a once-in-a-lifetime privilege.”
Strano vowed to “continue to prioritize (his) sobriety and health.”
Some have suggested she should shift her career towards social media influence, while others have assured her that a rival network will hire her.
Strano’s fans have rallied to support her after she revealed the news.
After pleading guilty, Strano was fined $375, ordered to pay court fees, had his license suspended for one year and was required to complete a six-day driver intervention program.
She said at the time that she was “deeply sorry for what happened on the night of November 23, 2023.”
‘As tragic as it was and as cliché as it may sound, I think that had to happen to me to put me on this healing journey of sobriety and introspection.’
Just two weeks ago, Strano celebrated a milestone: “nine months sober.”
Strano’s fans were supportive after she revealed the news.
Strano vowed to ‘continue to prioritize (his) sobriety and health’
He reached speeds of 70 mph in a 35 zone and had a blood alcohol level of 0.244 percent, more than three times the legal limit.
Some have suggested she should shift her career towards social media influence, while others have assured her that a rival network will hire her.
A fan told Strano via her Instagram page: “When one door closes, another opens. You can do it. Your viewers love you. Thank you for sharing your journey.”
Another wrote: “Just know that you have a whole community of people who are recovering and will always be there for you. Thank you for making it worth it to keep an eye on the weather forecast.”
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