Leslie Barrett's Last Day
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Leslie Barrett's Last Day
Topic Author: Shannon Houser
Posted: 5:56 PM Jul 31, 2011
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If you have not already heard, WTAP's weekend anchor and weekday reporter, Leslie Barrett will be leaving for a lead anchor position in Youngstown, OH.

In the short two months that I have been at WTAP I have learned a lot from the other reporters, anchors, and producers, and Leslie has always been right there to help me out anytime I have a question.

Her work ethic and dedication to WTAP shows throughout the news room and she is going to be an absolutely irreplaceable member of our team!

She is definitly going to go far, not only because of her talent and journalistic abilities, but also her genuine kindness to others.

I cannot count how many people in the Mid-Ohio Valley have approached me telling me how much Leslie has made an impact on a certain story or out at a community event. She is also going to be missed dearly by our community.

Tonight on WTAP News at 11, Leslie will have her last broadcast for WTAP.

I am so excited to hear all about her accomplishments and I will be sure to keep you all updated on my blog!

 

Best of luck Leslie! You deserve it and CONGRATS! :) 
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  • by Anonymous on Aug 11, 2011 at 11:23 PM
    I grew up in New Castle, PA and graduated from high school with Leslie's mom. I live in Northeast Ohio now and look forward to watching Leslie on our local news channel.
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  • by Todd Baucher Location: WTAP on Aug 7, 2011 at 03:33 PM
    By the way, Leslie joins two other WTAP alumni at her new station...anchor Jennifer Baligush and photographer Arthur Collins.
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  • by Brian Bronski Location: Marietta OH on Aug 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM
    I always enjoyed watching Leslie when she did the news and I had the pleasure of meeting her not once but twice....One time she and I literally bumped into each other when she was doing a story at the mall..I was actually trying to get out of her way and she wasn't looking and bumped into me and knocked me over....She said " I'm so sorry I didnt see you there "...I said " Well now I can actually say Leslie Barret swept me off my feet " Ha Ha....Leslie will be missed but I know Shannon you will do a great job...
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  • by wayne hunter Location: waynes computer world on Aug 1, 2011 at 09:38 AM
    congratulations i was born and spent alot of time in youngstown!! my dad owned the youngstown steel tank company and hunter construction. im gonna miss you but hopefully we will stay in touch!! once again CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
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  • by Lauren Sisler Location: Parkersburg on Aug 1, 2011 at 12:15 AM
    Leslie has been an asset, not only to WTAP, but to those around her. Her smile and kind heart have touched so many, including me. It isn't goodbye Leslie, it is see you later. Good luck and well wishes to you and Eric. The future is bright, embrace it!
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  • by Kate Location: Marietta on Jul 31, 2011 at 11:52 PM
    Best of luck on your new venture! In my opinion, you were a huge asset to WTAP and am sorry to see you go but wish you much success!
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