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You've seen her perform and you've heard her name.  WICU 12 is proud to have Amanda Post on the 12News team.

Amanda has lived in NW Pennsylvania her entire life.  For ten years she taught in the Union City school district.  She taught kindergarten, third grade and sixth grade English.  Amanda enjoyed teaching and loved living in Union City.  "It's a very nice community, and...

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The first thing you should know about Emily is that she is a hometown girl.  She grew up in Erie and her family still lives and works here.

Emily graduated from Mercyhurst Prep High School and attended La Roche College in Pittsburgh.   She majored in Communications Media and Technology and Minored in Professional Writing and History.   She played softball throughout high school...

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Jay Puskar is a hometown boy. He graduated from Seneca High School and Mercyhurst College with a degree in Communications-Electronic Media. He lettered in basketball and track in High School and at college he was "The Voice" of the Lakers.

Jay has a very close family. His parents have been married for 26 years! Jay is the oldest of four kids and he's especially close with his only sister. He a...

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Jill McCormick has worked in the Erie Television market since moving here in 1994.  Jill graduated from Ball State University and began her career in TV after an internship at CNN Headline News in Atlanta.  She worked as a producer at WKJG in her hometown Fort Wayne, IN.  She then made the move to Denver, CO where she was a Producer at KCNC.  That’s when she decided to move in front of t...

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I returned to reporting in 2006 after serving the previous 8 years as WICU 12News Assignment Editor.  Prior to coming to WICU, I worked for 7 years reporting at Erie’s other two network stations.  Why go back on the streets?  I guess I can compare myself to the Detroit Tigers’ Jim Leyland, who returned to managing because he felt he still had something to contribute.  We both got our w...

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John Rupolo joins WICU 12News as a night-side reporter.  John is excited to join the seasoned team of news veterans at 12News.  He began his broadcasting career at the first ever cable news operation in Lowell, Massachusetts in the 1990’s as a one man band. From there, John reported for several network affiliates in Southern New England including covering breaking news at WLNE, the ABC affiliate in...

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Julie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Ohio University and went on to the Ohio Center for Broadcasting to hone her on-air skills.

Julie grew up in near by Conneaut, OH where her family still lives.  She decided on being a broadcast meteorologist because according to Julie, "It is the quickest way to get important information to the public."  Julie loves to...

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"In this industry, each job is a learning experience!" says 12News anchor, Kevin MacDowell. Kevin would know because he's been in the television business for over 20 years.

Kevin grew up in California but his wife is from the Erie area and that is one of the reasons Kevin came here, to be near family and to work for WICU 12. Kevin graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Com...

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Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Kristin comes to WICU 12News from NYC.

While studying for a B.A. in American History at Columbia University, Kristin started working at WCBS in NYC as a Desk Assistant.   She then worked her way up to an Electronic News Coordinator at WCBS and most recently, she was an Associate Producer at News12 Westchester.

In her free time, Kristin e...

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Lisa Adams has been a trusted broadcast news journalist in Erie television for nearly three decades.  She currently produces and anchors WICU12News Weekends.  Lisa joined the staff of WICU 12News in July of 1978 behind the scenes as a director – but within a year began her career in front of the camera.  She has earned PA Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards for enterprise and coop...

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Lisa joined 12News in June 2008 after graduating from Penn State University.  Though she's a product of Pittsburgh, Lisa has spent more than a few family vacations here in Erie while growing up.

She's excited to be back in town to help the rest of the 12News team deliver the stories that mean the most to you. 

Although Lisa's been warned of Erie's snowy weather by her father -- a...

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Mark has been a member of the WICU 12 staff since 1993. A native of Erie, Mark likes the "big city" atmosphere with none of the "big city" headaches. Mark graduated from McDowell High School and went on to major in Communications at Gannon University. While at Gannon, Mark produced all the football and basketball broadcasts for the university station.

Mark chose broadcast journalism...

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Edinboro University

Joined WICU 12News in 1984.

In His Own Words:

I enjoy working outdoors, especially in the garden. I’ve had my own garden for at least 20 years. I also enjoy cooking and listening to a variety of music. But, my biggest thing away from work, is Special Olympics. I’ve been involved in Erie City Special Olympics for 13 years. I put a lot of time in with the k...

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Syracuse University

Joined WICU 12 in 1979

In His Own Words:

My most memorable stories were my trip to China with Former Mayor Lou Tullio, the Toronto visit of Pope John Paul II and the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia.  During my 1985 trip to China, I walked the Great Wall.  Walking the Great Wall of China was the most incredible experience I have had in my more...

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You might say that what is important to Rob Wilson changes with the wind. That's because Rob says "the most important part of his job changes everyday depending on the weather. Some days it's important to teach viewers a little about the weather, other days it's important to make sure they are informed about weather that could affect their lives or endanger their family." One thing that is always importa...

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