Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith Journalist. Family man. Sports fan. Former teacher. Proud dad. Proud husband. Regionally engaged.

08/13/2025

The older I get - the more this bugs me. And if you read papers or stories online - you see it. But there is so much BIAS in what comes our way from the wire sources to which we have access. And it's really a lesson in copy editing before our stories go on air. Let me give you an example... here is a tease that was primed for our newscast before I edited it:

"Grocery prices skyrocketing... and now, one congresswoman says stores are using your personal data to charge you more. How her new bill could change what you pay... next."

I read that - and know IMMEDIATELY that I will get emails about it. Here was my rewrite:

"A congresswoman says grocery stores are using your personal data to charge you more. Why she says her new bill ... if it gets passed ... could change what you pay ... that's next."

I don't care what industry you're in - If you're not using attribution in your writing - you stand to lose.

I may not do it on the golf course - but I try every day to drive it down the middle.

Peace.

08/09/2025

Serious injury in Detroit Lions preseason game ... and
Atlanta Falcons agree to just let the entire 4Q clock run out. Just amazing statement playing out in the preseason.

08/09/2025

This week on WTOL 11 LEADING EDGE...

The University of Toledo

08/09/2025

Greetings,

Republic Services will continue running waste collection routes on Saturday, Aug. 9. Recycling will not be collected, and we are asking customers to bring in their recycling containers. We will resume recycling collection on their next normal service day. Customers should follow regular procedures for bulk trash collection.


Thank you,


Republic Services Media Relations

One more day!! Just one more day to reserve your chance at this year’s St. Jude Children's Research Hospital stjude wo...
08/06/2025

One more day!! Just one more day to reserve your chance at this year’s St. Jude Children's Research Hospital stjude worth $650K in . I was lucky enough to tour the campus in Memphis two years ago - and one thing that really stood out was hearing how researchers never hear the word “no” … and it’s because of campaigns like this. You are part of a region about to raise $2.25M - and for this part of the country - that is truly incredible. This is a mission wtol11toledo WTOL 11 believes in - started by Toledo’s own Danny Thomas who said no child should die in the dawn of life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! kalie_marantette

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08/01/2025

Appointment viewing this weekend. Grab your coffee. Find a spot on the couch. Would love to see you. WTOL 11

Good morning. Here's to the weekend! Thanks to the WTOL 11 weather team.
08/01/2025

Good morning. Here's to the weekend! Thanks to the WTOL 11 weather team.

This was all in one night.
08/01/2025

This was all in one night.

07/25/2025

Do you realize the NFL Hall of Fame game is next week? The Detroit Lions take on the LA Chargers in Canton. With that in mind - I got the chance to speak with one of the directors from the Netflix docu-series Quarterback. Enjoy!!!

GB Packers throw-back leather-looking helmets. Thoughts???
07/24/2025

GB Packers throw-back leather-looking helmets. Thoughts???

Looks like coaches in the MAC think it could be a fun fall in NW Ohio.
07/24/2025

Looks like coaches in the MAC think it could be a fun fall in NW Ohio.

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Jeff Smith has anchored the #1 morning news program in northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan, 13abc Action News Good Morning, since 2001. In addition to being a part of that team, he also hosts and produces In Touch which can be seen on 13abc.com.

Jeff started at WTVG in 1998 after spending two years in northern Michigan at WPBN/WTOM (Traverse City). In addition to his work behind the desk, Jeff has been a producer, reporter, photographer and editor. In September of 2008, Jeff, along with three co-workers from WTVG, spent a week in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. He's an award winner for reporting and has been involved with numerous presidential visits. He traveled with the Coast Guard during an 11-hour trip across a frozen Lake Michigan to deliver fuel oil to a struggling island.

Jeff is originally from the Toledo area. He grew up in Temperance and Sylvania. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School and is an alumnus of Indiana University, Bloomington. Because of his local roots, Jeff makes it a point to give back to the community. He's very involved in activities and programs at his former high school, and is at the beck and call of those who knew him back when, and need help from him today. In 2008, Jeff took his love for journalism and education to his Alma Mater (St. Francis) - and began teaching a journalism class and moderating the production of the school's newspaper.