January 26, 1978
The Blizzard of ‘78
6:00 PM Newscast
The worst winter storm in Ohio history struck before dawn on Thursday, January 26, 1978. With little advanced warning, The Blizzard of ’78 ferociously hammered northwest Ohio Thursday and into Friday. Transportation, business, industry, and schools were closed statewide for two days, with the normal pace of society not returning to the area for five days or more.
In this rare view into the WTOL 11 Vault, we’re able to see the entire 6 o’clock newscast from Thursday, January 26, 1978… exactly as it originally aired… and with the original commercial breaks! Watch as Jeff Heitz, Joe Ashton, Judy Crouse, Randy Little, Mel Martin, Jim Proctor and John Pawlak worked… alongside the station’s dedicated staff of engineers and producers… to keep us informed during the terrible weather conditions that affected the entire viewing area.