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Asa George replaced on ‘Fox 45 in the Morning’
Economic pressures have forced a familiar face from “Fox 45 in the Morning, ” Dean Ditmer, Fox 45/ ABC 22 general manager, said Wednesday, April 8.
Anchor Asa George has been let go.
George, who helped launch the 4-hour morning show three years ago, was told Friday, April 3, that she was being taken off the air and that her contract would not be renewed.
Ditmer said she decided to leave two months before the contract’s official expiration date.
The decision to replace George, a five-year employee, with Kylie Conway was economic and not entered into lightly, he said.
“This is a sign of the times,” Ditmer said. “ People are asking ‘what’s the story behind the story,’ unfortunately it’s the same story that has been heard before.”
The station, like many business, has been asked to tighten its budget , Ditmer said.
There were a series of staff cuts by the station last year, including Mark Pompilio, a news anchor at WKEF-TV Channel 22/WRGT-TV Fox 45 for 10 years.
Conway, who has previously worked in Toledo, joined Fox 45 earlier this year. She works with Pete Scalia, Rhonda Moore and Mike Terwilleger.
Ditmer said George had been a great asset to the station and community.
“Asa is a wonderful talent and she was a great face for the station,” he said. “I think Asa is going to do great things. I am looking forward to watching her career.”
When contacted Wednesday, April 8, George, who was raised in Houston, said she was saddened that she will no longer work for the station and now must leave the community.
“Dayton has been my home for five years, ” she said. “It has been a wonderful place. Its been a great place to gain experience. I’ve met wonderful people.”
George said she treasures the relationships she has built in Dayton and will miss serving the community.
“It kills me,” she said. “I have invested in this community.”
Despite a tight job market, George is trying to remain positive and is working with agents from New York-based NS Bienstock to find employment.
“It is like they always say, when one door closes another one opens,” George said. “I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the future.”
In the meantime, she plans to do volunteer work at organizations like the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
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By flipper
April 8, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this
Goodbye to her. Asa is not pronounced Asia. Her parents goofed.
By itsme
April 8, 2009 5:32 PM | Link to this
Let me get this straight. First, you let someone go who is a shining spark for our community and replace her with someone
By itsme
April 8, 2009 5:32 PM | Link to this
Let me get this straight. First, you let someone go who is a shining spark for our community and replace her with someone
By truthdetector
April 8, 2009 5:43 PM | Link to this
So, if she’s being replaced, that means they got someone cheaper. Someone with less experience, perhaps? I’m sure that will help ratings. They’ll probably raise ad rates as well. S
By Rudy
April 8, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this
Asa was the hottest thing since sliced bread. Why would they let her go? They should let someone go like Pete or Rhonda. Rhonda giving the traffic is like going to the dentist to get a root canal done. Pete is so queer that he drinks O’Douls at Tanks.
By Barb
April 8, 2009 5:54 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe this. I switched from channel 2 because I didn’t like their replacement and now the same has happened again.
By meme
April 8, 2009 5:57 PM | Link to this
Yes they got somebody cheaper. No “on air” talent with good looks,youth,AND experience would come to such a 2nd rate market such as Dayton.We either get newbies or oldies.On thier way in, or on thier way out. As far as Rhonda, I think she is sooo hot! I love the way she nervously giggles, call me!!!
By meme
April 8, 2009 6:02 PM | Link to this
The new one comes from Toledo? I bet she wasn’t in tv up there. Toledo is alot bigger market than Dayton. Nobody goes from a bigger market to a smaller market without a good reason. Mmmmm…makes one wonder!!
By get your facts straight
April 8, 2009 6:08 PM | Link to this
Dayton is market rank 64, Toledo is 75.
By Anti-establishment
April 8, 2009 6:11 PM | Link to this
BOO!!!!!!!!!!
By Observer
April 8, 2009 6:11 PM | Link to this
I think it is sad - sad that Fox 45 made such a poor decision - Asa was part of the reason I watched their morning news each day - they just lost me as a viewer - hope their choice to fire someone to hire cheap leaves them with reduced viewership and sponsors - then they will get what they chose - cheap broadcast! Shame on you Fox 45 - Asa was one of your BEST!
By Linda
April 8, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this
While we are on the subject of letting news people o…what happened to Antwon Day from channel 7 (whio) he just disappeared…or did I miss that news report
By Tony
April 8, 2009 6:30 PM | Link to this
I just switched from Channel 2 as I do not their replacement for Libby Kirsch. I was watching Channel 22’s morning program because of Asa George. I’m no longer watching morning news and listening to the radio.
By Keeping It Real
April 8, 2009 6:34 PM | Link to this
Speaking of reporters, have you seen the You Tube view of the Reporter Goes Ghetto?? It’s a scream!!! Sounds like he’s talking about Dayton! You don’t need to wach FOX.
By What...
April 8, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this
Asa was beautiful. Fox 45 just lost a viewer.
By Chuck
April 8, 2009 6:49 PM | Link to this
Wow…stupid move. No wonder Fox 45/Channel 22 are third in the market - soon to be surpassed by the PSAs that run on the cable access channels channels.
By resident evil
April 8, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this
They are going to try to save money by replacing a popular anchor with someone cheaper. Possibly causing them to lose viewers which equal money. Bring back Asa!
By Craigister
April 8, 2009 7:06 PM | Link to this
Dumb, Dumb move on Fox 45. Just lost another viewer. Asa was the best morning anchor on TV in Dayton. They should’ve let the other jerk so in the morning not Asa. You will be missed.
By Are you serious?
April 8, 2009 7:08 PM | Link to this
She was the ONLY reason I watched that morning show. If Channel 2 or 7 have any sense, they will grab her asap!!!
By to get ur facts staight
April 8, 2009 7:22 PM | Link to this
According to Wiki that is true,but how reliable is Wiki? Tried FCC site but no luck. Also I assumed that because Toledo is bigger in population ,that it would be (common sense), a bigger market. If I am wrong, my apologies to all my fans. BTW I am from up in that area and Toledo stations are SOOOO much more professional.
By JohnnySparks
April 8, 2009 7:27 PM | Link to this
Maybe the station could make a smarter economic move by replacing/firing the GM quoted in this article. It’s obvious he doesn’t know what the Dayton Community wants, considering his two most notable layoffs.
By rob
April 8, 2009 7:33 PM | Link to this
this sucks we are losing some of my favorite people. Mark pompillo, asa george, and then they put that terrible PAM ELLIOT
By f_morris
April 8, 2009 7:34 PM | Link to this
Asa George was part of my morning routine. A great reporter,contribute to the community,and so beautiful!!! I will miss her.
By Keith
April 8, 2009 7:37 PM | Link to this
I just wonder why they couldn’t offer Asa a cut in pay? Or maybe cut the pay of the entire morning crew? When things change pay her more.
By Brian Beach
April 8, 2009 7:37 PM | Link to this
She will be missed. WRGT flopped.
By Keith
April 8, 2009 7:39 PM | Link to this
Everyone else is getting their pay frozen or cut. What makes them special?
By Mike
April 8, 2009 7:39 PM | Link to this
Not good. Asa is the reason I watch and listen to the news while I’m getting ready for work. I just find her more appealing than any of the other anchors. nother local station.
By Say What
April 8, 2009 8:14 PM | Link to this
Why did they hire Kylie Conway if they needed to tighten the belt? Asa was great. Good luck to her. She’s probably better off and she have a great career away from Dayton.
By AK
April 8, 2009 8:14 PM | Link to this
That really stinks! I really like format of the Fox45 show at 7am. Not really interested in staying a viewer anymore. Really, I feel as though they could have consolidated the guy in the field and Rhonda Moore.
By Henry
April 8, 2009 8:16 PM | Link to this
Asa, the world is yours go make the best of this and don’t look back. Look Mike Turner lost the mayor race and now look at him, he did one better.
By Scoop
April 8, 2009 8:18 PM | Link to this
Further proof too many “bean counters” with no real broadcasting sense are running the media industry!
By so what
April 8, 2009 8:33 PM | Link to this
they just need to get rid of fox 45 news and 22, they do a terrible job anyway
By Brent
April 8, 2009 9:01 PM | Link to this
We’ll miss you Asa! 22/45 is quickly going downhill.
By DaytonDragon
April 8, 2009 9:18 PM | Link to this
I always liked Asa, but when you heard her talk didn’t you immediately think of the Christmas Song “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas” ?? She sounds like the person who sang that! I do wish her all the best and will miss her!!!
By TheScoopyDoop.com
April 8, 2009 9:30 PM | Link to this
This is not good, not good!!!
By Bill
April 8, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe they’re letting someone that talented go.
By Dee
April 8, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this
Maybe they should have started at the top when cutting the fat!
By Jeanne
April 8, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this
Good luck Asa. You deserve better than Fox 45.
By Tom
April 8, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this
When is WHIO going to replace Natsha Williams? She is horriable!
By Jeanne
April 8, 2009 9:39 PM | Link to this
Good luck Asa. You deserve better than Fox 45.
By dan
April 8, 2009 9:42 PM | Link to this
what was the matter was she too white????
By Jason
April 8, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this
Just shut the whole damned news department down on 22/45. Nobody watches anyways and you will save a hell of a lot of money. Run the Three Stooges reruns, more poeople would watchh
By Jason
April 8, 2009 9:49 PM | Link to this
I second the motion to replace Natasha Williams, she is the whole reason I quit Channel 7 in the mornings. She is a total grump. I need happy people to wake up to, I like Pam Elliot on Channel 2.
By JS
April 8, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this
Bummer….. Asa George was the most skilled on air personality that 45 had. Mark was good too. Apparently, the management does not recognize talent.
By PETE
April 8, 2009 10:00 PM | Link to this
Good luck ASA ! I just removed 45 from my receiver program STUPID will not be welcome here.
By uke51
April 8, 2009 10:53 PM | Link to this
I made an exception and watched a “fox channel” because of Asa. She was so caring and real. brightened my mornings(I’m a 50 something female) I should have known Fox had no idea of talent and appeal or was Asa somehow too liberal?
By To meme
April 8, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this
Dayton has a larger metropolitan area than Toledo and is a larger market.
By Sam
April 8, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this
WHY!!!She was an absolute bright spot to that channel and was just stunning to look at. But she actually had a great additude and personality to match her god looks. Good luck to her and I know we’ll see you on a BIG network soon!
By Jill
April 9, 2009 12:01 AM | Link to this
Asa, you will be much better off moving out of the area. Fox 45 is short term now. Best to you.
By Jack
April 9, 2009 1:08 AM | Link to this
WKEF is lucky to have a news department..Within a few years, and the fact that the media is losing a lot of money, there will only be 2 stations doing news in this market.
By Emmit Thornton Beaver
April 9, 2009 1:13 AM | Link to this
Ditmer could be Just like the news director over at WDTN who let July Chen go, look where she is now.
By Linda
April 9, 2009 2:19 AM | Link to this
They just need to let Pat Casey go. He is the pond scum at the station. Asa is better off, as Dayton is a dying city.
By John
April 9, 2009 3:38 AM | Link to this
Asa is too good for that third rate station anyway. I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.
By newsfan
April 9, 2009 4:55 AM | Link to this
Um, did any of you ever actually WATCH Asa reading the news? A child with a first grade reading level could’ve done better. Best of luck to her. She”ll need it.
By max
April 9, 2009 6:59 AM | Link to this
I didn’t watch Asa - but add me to the list that is not liking Pam Elliot on ch2……They should have kept Mandi Sheridan and let her have that slot….
By Greg
April 9, 2009 7:00 AM | Link to this
WOW Dean what a stupid move. You had everything going your way in the ratings, then you replace Mark with Don, and now you replace Asa. Don’t blame anyone else for your fall in the ratings except for yourself.
By barking bulldog
April 9, 2009 7:14 AM | Link to this
Maybe “Hairboy” Mike Hartsock - Dayton’s infamous intellect can take over for ASA - that is if he could remember the difference in am and pm time
By Asa Fan
April 9, 2009 7:39 AM | Link to this
We will miss you, Asa!
By Dano
April 9, 2009 7:57 AM | Link to this
Wow, now I wont watch fox in the morning…she was the only reason i watched the news…way to mess up another good thing!
By Katmandu
April 9, 2009 8:13 AM | Link to this
How much money could the station possibly save by replacing one anchor with another anchor ?? I smell BS! You go ASA! Run out of here while you can girl! Best of Luck to you!
By Julie
April 9, 2009 8:22 AM | Link to this
The news in Dayton is the same everyday, fire, car accident, shooting. Any high school student could do the job.
By Cameron
April 9, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this
Welp, the only reason I watched that channel was for Asa, shes smokin hot. Pretty lame that they would do that.
By RPM
April 9, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this
Welcome to the only thing that matters is the bottom line Fox and Channel 45. I hope everyone making a good living there is getting their resume ready. ready.because
By Anne
April 9, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this
First Mark Pompilio, now Asa George. Very sad, indeed. Good luck, Asa! We will miss you :(
By Ballgame
April 9, 2009 8:50 AM | Link to this
How sad, she was very fine. Saw her out at newcoms a few times and wanted her to do the morning news from my room
By Mr. Asa George
April 9, 2009 8:58 AM | Link to this
ASA, if you want you could become my trophy wife!
By Nadnarb
April 9, 2009 9:06 AM | Link to this
Asa was the only reason I tuned into fox 45 in the mornings. I bet I won’t be tuning in any more.
By Asa Fan
April 9, 2009 9:12 AM | Link to this
Bone head move on the part of Fox. She and the rest of the morning crew were a great way to start the day. They really need to rethink this decision
By Melissa Bruck
April 9, 2009 9:15 AM | Link to this
Wow what a mistake! What about replacing sour puss Rhonda Moore. I’m personally tired of Mike T having to say things to offset her sour puss moods. No more ABC 22 or Fox 45 for us!
By Philip
April 9, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this
Good luck ASA you will be Missed….
By Ben
April 9, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this
Unbeliveable, outside of Megan O’rourke she was my favorite tv reporter. 22/45 has always been second rate, but this is a new low.
By Vonda Shephard
April 9, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this
We like that WB morning show with that Andrya girl and that fat weather guy they are too dang funny. Them other chanels is too borin, have some fun in the morninc
By FIRE flyONtheWALL
April 9, 2009 9:43 AM | Link to this
This is the dumbest move since letting Janet McGill go!People should just blow the 22/45 switchboard out! It worked for Janet.Asa was not only good at her craft, she was a good person. She will be missed.
By Gina
April 9, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this
I was a faithful Fox 45 in the morning news watcher until today. I’m saddened by Asa departure.Sometimes Asa you have to leave other places to be elevated in higher places. Keep your head up there’s something much better waiting for you!!
By Sassy
April 9, 2009 10:01 AM | Link to this
I was just thinking this morning…Asa must be on a long vacation!! Her salary must have been hefty!
By dtwnbuckeye
April 9, 2009 10:04 AM | Link to this
First Mary Costello, whatever happened to her and now Asa George, no more Fox Morning News for me.
By lifeindayton
April 9, 2009 10:08 AM | Link to this
I think Asa is a much better asset to the station then Candice. I quit watching the evening new when they add her to the .ine up.
By Bruce
April 9, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this
Asa, Thank you for your contribution to the community and specifically to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. board mee
By dan
April 9, 2009 10:12 AM | Link to this
I thought asa was A GREAT ASSET TO THE STATION. yOU JUST LOST ONE MORE VIEWER.
By John
April 9, 2009 10:24 AM | Link to this
WOW… Just WOW. they could not have gotten rid of a more genuine and classy person. But hey, that goes right along with i expect from 22/45. She most likely told them she could stand working with that douche bag Pete scallia anymore.
By John
April 9, 2009 10:26 AM | Link to this
WOW… Just WOW. they could not have gotten rid of a more genuine and classy person. But hey, that goes right along with what i’ve come to expect from 22/45. She most likely told them she couldn’t stand working with that douche bag Pete scallia anymore.
By Joe
April 9, 2009 10:33 AM | Link to this
Too bad Fox 45 doesn’t recognize talent when it’s staring them in the face! Good luck Asa, we’ll miss you in Dayton
By Allan
April 9, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this
Stupid move Fox, first your let Mark P go, then replace Nathan Baker with super cheese Pete S and now this? Asia was the best thing you had going for you. Bring Her back! I called the station, the number is 937.263.4500 from their web site. You’ve just lost a viewer!
By Peacemom62
April 9, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this
WOW! I will miss Asa, she was a real asset and very refreshing for Dayton…I agree Pam Elliott ‘s voice on WDTN is horrible !…(annoying)…Good luck, Asa, you deserve better than Dayton !!ssis horible
By TnT716
April 9, 2009 11:10 AM | Link to this
Stupid Move 22! She was your bright hope in the a.m.! Back to the Today show .. nothing to watch before 7:00 a.m. — AGAIN!
By Mike
April 9, 2009 11:10 AM | Link to this
I hope Asa stays in the area. she was really the only reason I ever watched local news. Someone from 2 or 7 should pick her up ASAP. Man, Dayton is going down hill.
By Mike
April 9, 2009 11:27 AM | Link to this
She’s the hottest woman on Dayton TV and now she is gone… Whatever will I do for motivation through my workouts in the morning… lol! I love you Asa…
By Bosch's Poodle
April 9, 2009 11:29 AM | Link to this
It amazes me that this many people watch local news. How many “early morning fires” and “injury accidents” can you watch before your brain completely disintegrates?
By Bye Bye fox 45
April 9, 2009 11:38 AM | Link to this
I will miss the chemistry that the morning show had. Mike, Rhonda and Asa made the mourning for me. I’ll have to agree on the Pete Scalia thing though. He makes me want to turn the channel. When I watch him I feel embarrassed. Its like he tries so hard to be funny but just comes of like an idiot. I don’t know how Asa handled that. Rhonda is my new favorite mourning show personality! you go girl!
By Donnelsville Guy
April 9, 2009 11:43 AM | Link to this
I can get all I need to know each day on the internet in a few minutes without the chit-chat and commercials. Anyone, even Obama, can read a telepropter, right?
By Good for you Asa
April 9, 2009 11:50 AM | Link to this
Wow —> NS Bienstock. I’ve known Asa for awhile and had no idea she was represented by them. They are the #1 Agency you can get and they don’t take on many people. Good for you Asa! You wont be available for long!
By no longer a fox 45 news viewer
April 9, 2009 1:06 PM | Link to this
I knew when Pete was hired, Asa was out. He needs all the attention, Asa would report, Pete would compete, Rhonda doesn’t speak clearly and they let Asa go?
By Thinkaboutit
April 9, 2009 1:09 PM | Link to this
Does anyone wonder how these executives got to where they are??? I mean if their not stealing our money their making bone head decisions!!!GO ASA!! kkkkkkkkkkkis this we have to look forward to
By m
April 9, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this
I agree dumb move by station-she was a good thing for the morning
By m
April 9, 2009 1:29 PM | Link to this
I agree dumb move by station-she was a good thing for the morning
By Bob540
April 9, 2009 1:41 PM | Link to this
I will miss ASA too . . a real beauty with a great smile. I figured she’d be off to a larger market in time. I think it will turn out fine for her, but it’s Dayton’s loss.
By Doug
April 9, 2009 1:50 PM | Link to this
When I read the tease on main page ..I knew Fox got rid of that robot Pete…..WOW….What the Hell were they thinking…
By Observer
April 9, 2009 1:50 PM | Link to this
“New era of news leadership.” Yeah right! 45/22 has been using this tag line for months (years?) now. Maybe that’s how they keep it “new”: fire the good personalities and hire cheap wanna-bes.
By Doug
April 9, 2009 1:56 PM | Link to this
They ought to move the show to 11:00pm..then I will not need sleeping pills anymore…I am done as a viewer
By stay at home mom
April 9, 2009 2:05 PM | Link to this
Asa-men like her Pete-cheesy douche Mike-smart well mustached nice guy Rhonda-wet blanket Seth-smart yummy ice cycle Anne-smiley Bengal
By Gets It
April 9, 2009 2:16 PM | Link to this
Are you all deaf and blind? She has zero personality and needs a serious makeover. I wish her the best, though. Go back to broadcasting school.
By SM
April 9, 2009 2:56 PM | Link to this
WOW-I thought it was a terrible rumor that Asa was let go. Thought when you make $$ cut you do it for the best interest! Bad Move 45/22 - Your whole channel will be next!
By Mark the Mark
April 9, 2009 3:13 PM | Link to this
Who cares. It’s Dayton!
By JK
April 9, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this
I use to enjoy ironing my pants in the morning watching asa talk about Dayton. Now i will go back to taking long jogs in the mornings….
By JimmyR
April 9, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this
I don’t know what to say other than…:(
By Al "Touchdown" Bundy
April 9, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this
Asa, Dayton’s far too dingy and grimy of a city to deserve your amazing talent and unmatchable beauty. Best of luck in the future
By Doc
April 9, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this
What a dumb f’ing move, WGRT. You state it’s because of economic issues. You want to see economic issues? Stand by. If you’ve any brains at all, which, by the looks of it by firing first Mark Pompillio now Asa, you are about to tank.
By Doc
April 9, 2009 4:11 PM | Link to this
This “new and improved” web site wouldn’t allow me to finish my post. Nice DDN… I urge EVERYONE who thinks WGRT F’d up to call them at 263-4500 and tell them how you/we feel. Maybe it will change their obviously feeble minds. As a side note, The “CW” has a 10pm newscast as well. It’s WDTN, but that’s okay. That’s what I’ll be watching now. Afterall, Fox45 repeated their whole 10-1030 broadcast from 1030-1100. How can you report an hours worth of news? You can’t. You just repeat yourself. SCREW WGRT!!! Freaking dumb IDIOTS! “Economic decision” It’s gonna get worse, Einstein…
By down on dayton
April 9, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this
This sucks but maybe we can make the best of it. DROP PETE, have ASA and the new girl anchor the show. Or get rid of Pete and Candice Hunter and have ASA anchor both shows morning and night. Or just get rid of Pete. Ugh, what a poser. Why Asa and not him?!?!? I called the station, you should too.
By Bob
April 9, 2009 4:41 PM | Link to this
FOX 45/ABC 22 management STINKS !! What you did makes NO sense ! You basically terminate one employee and replace her with another employee. Thats
By Karpis
April 9, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this
If she’s that good, one of the other stations will pick her up. If not, then bye-bye
By Katseye
April 9, 2009 7:35 PM | Link to this
good things happen to good people. Asa, you’ll land on your feet. Good luck!
By Linda
April 9, 2009 8:03 PM | Link to this
Lay off Natasha Williams..what about Anton Day…anyone know what happened to him…he lost all that weight and then left..What happened and where is he???
By Brent Payne
April 9, 2009 9:10 PM | Link to this
Asa George was the main reason I tuned in in the morning. Getting rid of Asa with a cheaper and less experience person is like replacing Payton Manning (in his prime) with Ryan Fitzpatrick. Great move, Fox 45. Guess I can go back to listening to the radio.
By you're all nuts
April 10, 2009 2:07 AM | Link to this
Wow, did u all get it wrong. Pete ads personality to the news. Asia had NONE. I like the new girl much bettr.
By Shannon fish
April 10, 2009 6:35 AM | Link to this
WHY,did you keep that moron Pete and run off Asa?? Thats crazy. Asa was the best Ch.22 ever had.
By Reality check
April 10, 2009 7:45 AM | Link to this
Asa was ok; tried to hard to be cutsey. Pete and Kylie actually seem to do better at reporting the news. Thanks to the full news team for hanging in the3re.
By W.P.A.F.B. Envi. Labs
April 10, 2009 8:00 AM | Link to this
There is about 11 of us who sit at breakfast before work and check out Asa’s show every morn,for years.After a week of this new abortion,we are gone.
By Chuck
April 10, 2009 11:01 AM | Link to this
Wow!!! Asa is gone,its not he same,everyone I know thinks so, too. Now Pete is more plastic than usual and Kylie adds little.Its like two monkeys reading.
By Jason Blaize Grant
April 10, 2009 11:16 AM | Link to this
FOX45/22 This is a sad day in Dayton. To take a STAR off like Asa and replace her with a mannequin.this station is indicative of how Dayton itself is dieing.
By Samantha
April 10, 2009 12:24 PM | Link to this
Asa you are the best.You really cared about your job and what you did,it shows.They did you a real favor. This is your chance raise and shine. you were to good for that place anyway. Good Luck…
By alyza
April 10, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this
Asa George leaving? Ask yourself why. How can this really be happining. The Star of the show push out. Will the back stabbing and jealousy ever end. I don’t think so.. take from one that knows..
By news watcher
April 10, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this
It will be great to finally have someone that can speek and hold a good interview.
By Doc
April 10, 2009 2:17 PM | Link to this
HEY WGRT- ARE YOU FREAKING READING ALL THESE POSTS? (probably not..) I hope you station CRASHES! FOOLS!!!
By DRB
April 10, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this
First, Mark Pompillo and now Asa George —- what are they thinking? Bad move, Fox45 - you just lost a viewer
By Are you serious???
April 10, 2009 3:13 PM | Link to this
Somebody help me….Have you seem the morning show with out Asa.Look who we are left with.There is a word,what is it, OH! Yea! SUCKS!!!! Whos idea was that.
By Sammie
April 10, 2009 5:29 PM | Link to this
Will miss Asa, you lost another viewer. Good Luck to Asa
By pathetic
April 10, 2009 6:40 PM | Link to this
Nice to see Asa and her friends posting on here. I for one am glad to see her go. She hardly ever looked happy on the show. I even wrote in a few times to tell them that. She’s a “star?” What show were you people watching? Get over it. She’s gone. Life goes on. Now at least they can have fun on the show. Asa must think she’s better than everyone else. Sorry to tell you - you’re not.
By Asa Who?
April 10, 2009 6:44 PM | Link to this
Some people move on to bigger and better things. Some get out of the business on their own. Some are “helped” out of the business because they can’t realize just how bad they are on their own. Asa? Cares about Dayton? Wake up, kids. Ms. Big Time is moving on up! That agent has done a lot for her “incredible talent” over the past FIVE YEARS, huh? Buh-bye.
By Jeff
April 10, 2009 7:50 PM | Link to this
It appears that someone at 45/22 got there feelings hurt. Classy Personally, I thought that she was the best part of that show. But really who cares, does anyone actually watch that station anyways? Moving on.
By Slimbo
April 11, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this
I will never forget the day that Asa wore that sexy black mini-dress. Her firing is incomprehensible and inexcusable.
By Julie
April 11, 2009 11:21 PM | Link to this
BAD MOVE 22/45 I hope Ch. 2 picks Asa up. Get rid of Pam & bring Asa in.
By Shirley Derr
April 13, 2009 8:19 AM | Link to this
My husband & I miss seeing asia in the morning. She was a fresh face at the beginng of the day and was really interesting at doing her job.
By Teresa
April 13, 2009 10:28 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe you let Asa go! And then replace her with a cheesy chipmunk from Toledo? Asa & Mike are the only reasons I watched the news in the morning. Goodluck Asa L
By WOW
April 13, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this
Why get rid of someone & then turn around and hire someone else who doesn’t have the maturity or experience that Asa had? Kylie doesn’t have the personality & tries to hard! Good Luck Asa.
By We lose....
April 13, 2009 3:04 PM | Link to this
I see what you mean, its not the same, its totally bad. I tried to give it(the show)a chance. without Asa its not working for us. Bye, Mike, your the only good one lift. But we got to go, good luck to Asa. We lose…
By Big Slick
April 13, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this
Pete Scalia cannot compare to Asa George. He is rude and unprofessional. His attempt at humor is offensive. No wonder channel 5 gave him the axe and ended up with Valerie Abati. What is wrong with the Management? It seems they want to be the least watched in the dayton market! I am going back to Cbs and Nbc. They have dropped the ball this time. I have also pulled my advertising from two family business’. I hope they all hit the unemployment line at 22 and 45 (Mike Terwilliger excluded).
By Big Slick
April 13, 2009 6:42 PM | Link to this
Oh yea. Pete Scalia is one hell of a liar. On his website he claims to have toured with Ted Nugent and has a picture of himself backstage. I spoke to Ted about a month ago in Louisville KY, and he hadn’t a clue in hell who Pete Scalia was.
By Tracey T
April 14, 2009 8:24 AM | Link to this
Asa~ the community will miss you. I could always count on you to support the events in the Springfield area. BEST WISHES :)
By Lisa
April 14, 2009 8:37 AM | Link to this
Ok they need to fire the person who made that decision or ?theres more to the story.
By joeb
April 14, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this
Wow, what a dumb move. She did a great job and the haters on here who say otherwise don’t have a clue.
By Geoff
April 14, 2009 2:47 PM | Link to this
This is so sad. news people being so petty. Asa was fantastic, she will be fantastic somewhere….. not here. I can’t watch anymore. its not good.
By william r. parkison
April 15, 2009 8:55 AM | Link to this
the news show is not the without asa i fall into a routine now i have to surf other news sources will miss asa
By Mary
April 15, 2009 9:24 AM | Link to this
What a mistake!! Asa brought style and personality to the news. Rhonda Moore only complains about how cold she is! Replace her and let her move further south where she will keep warm. Asa really took an active participation in the community. She will be missed! in the community. Any station
By A Carter-Centerville
April 15, 2009 11:17 AM | Link to this
Big mistake FOX. remember you get what you pay for—never cut out the best talent. If youre not making money hire better salespeople in youre AD department.—dont cut talent like Asa
By Freddie
April 15, 2009 12:21 PM | Link to this
I come back off leave and find out the hard way you broke my favorite news show. What the heck are you thinken. Asa wasn’t the whole show, but, she was a big part of what made interesting and fun. You know thisreally does suck.
By Five Seasons
April 15, 2009 2:21 PM | Link to this
Asa as bad as Fox treated you, be glad your done with them. There is better things in store for you. Now, you have time for more tennis. For a little while at least.
By Annie
April 15, 2009 6:28 PM | Link to this
Oh my goodness. I am heartbroken. This is a travesty and a very poor decision. If you have to get rid of anyone, lose Candace Hunter! Geez!!! Bye bye Fox 45
By Lee
April 16, 2009 7:57 AM | Link to this
Good luck to Asa. I thought you brought class and balance to fox news. I hope you find meaningful activity in the Dayton area.We need you. Thanks.
By lee w.
April 16, 2009 8:00 AM | Link to this
Asa, thanks for bringing balance and quality reporting to the Dayton market. I hope you stay here and find meaningful activity. Thanks, Le
By bevs
April 16, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this
I’m am so surprised that Asa is nolonger going to be on the news in the mornings. Like others have said she was the reason I switched to and made it a point to watch in the am. You should have let Rhonda go. How boring can one person be. I agree she only talks about how cold she is and has a hohum attitude. Pete and Asa had a chemistry that she brought out of him. The new person lacks that. It was nice watching fox 45 but no more it puts me to sleep. Don’t even like the way the cooking segments go - boring
By P. Finch
April 16, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
No wonder your station is third rate…you make third rate decisions. Who do you do the news foyouyourselves
By P. Finch
April 16, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this
No wonder your station is third rate…you make third rate decisions. Who do you do the news for?
By A. morning viewer
April 16, 2009 12:09 PM | Link to this
Bad Move FOX! I loved watching Asa in the morning, she & Robin Meade are the only reasons to watch morning news. Guess I’ll have to go to cable news only. Bad move Fox bad move.
By Slimbo
April 17, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this
I still miss her. There is no reason to watch morning news now. I wish I owned my own TV channel so I could hire her.
By Slick_Willy
April 19, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this
What’s the matter with you people? Asa was my morning wake-up! Personable and Good on the eyes! That gay-wad Pete makes me puke.
By Tony
April 20, 2009 1:40 PM | Link to this
If WDTN would replace their new morning show person with Asa, I would start watching local morning news again.
By cathy
April 21, 2009 9:56 AM | Link to this
I only watched because of Asa. Pete is terrible and Kylie is not much better.
By Heather
April 21, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this
Get rid of Asa? Dumb move! Would have better benefited from getting rid of Rhonda and not rehiring the position. Now the morning news is truly lack luster!
By Victor
April 21, 2009 3:31 PM | Link to this
I missed Asa too. I feel sorry for her. Kylie is not as good as Asa but she looks h*t.
By T Mackenzie
April 23, 2009 7:08 AM | Link to this
I agree about Rhonda-she is so bad. Asa was real and professional. New girl seems just that=a girl. Will be switching news channels.
By Simon Patry
April 23, 2009 9:00 AM | Link to this
Getting rid of Asa was a bad decision. They should have given her the money. I will not be watching Fox anymore. My girlfriend and I were a big fan.
By Ryan (disappointed)
April 24, 2009 8:29 AM | Link to this
Not sure what WKEF-TV ABC 22/FOX45 was thinking in letting Asa George go!!! They replaced her with a host that had already been at the station! Not smart!
By Ryan(disappointed)
April 24, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this
They said it was an economic decision! Something is not right here,kylie was already working at the station before all this.Why couldnt they let her go???
By Ryan(disappointed)
April 24, 2009 9:01 AM | Link to this
It sounds to me that the management or dean ditmer messed up!!people would have liked them to get rid of Rhonda Moore!Now i have to watch cbs/moringshow!
By Ryan(disappointed)
April 24, 2009 9:52 AM | Link to this
I’ve also been looking around at othersites and Lynsey Kurtz,weather is leaving at end of may! Shes asking to be let out of contract!
By Ryan(disappointed)
April 24, 2009 1:20 PM | Link to this
This comment is for Pathetic april 10 th reply Guess you dont know talent when you see it! Your probably a dumbass anyway!!!
By Dayton News Lacks
April 26, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this
Asa was always worth tuning in for. I haven’t watched more than 15 minutes of 22 news since she has left. These GM’s will step over a dollar to save a nickel I guess, how stupid for them but I am positive she will look back and be greatful she left this area.
By Micheal
April 27, 2009 8:09 AM | Link to this
Hey, Asa fans, I hear through the grapevine that Asa is talking to channel 7. Maybe we well be seeing Asa back again. You go girl.
By Jason B
April 28, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this
Asa was great how stupid is channel 45 I’m done with them and so should everyone else ..
By Lisa Applegarth
April 30, 2009 8:03 AM | Link to this
Big mistake. Every morning I get up and look forward to a great group of people to start my day. Asa was one of them. You should have looked further ahead. she was a breath of fresh air. you eill be sorry in the end
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April 30, 2009 8:06 PM | Link to this
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By qz5mx9
May 1, 2009 11:28 PM | Link to this
Asa was the best reporter channel 2 had, I think I will switch to channell 7
By dee
May 2, 2009 10:50 AM | Link to this
i too agree; Asa was a real breath of fresh air in the a.m. hope she lands a much better venue
By tawny
May 4, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this
I only watched your news abc in the am, because of the team, ASA made it work, she & pete & mike were great together. I’m done with abc. Your loss and ours.I will miss you Asa
By tawny
May 4, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe you let Asa go. She was such the best part of the team. I won’t be watching ABC anymore. your loss for letting Asa go.
By Slimbo
May 5, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this
Looks like the firing of Asa is backfiring in a big way. Channel 22/45’s chipmunk replacement is getting nervous, realizing she’s in over her cheeks. And now with Channel 2’s excessive commercials, shrill new lady, and Buch crap, I actually have to tune to Channel 7 for some creepy news. I’ve always feared ever having to have to do that. Oh, Asa!
By Joe Grote
May 15, 2009 9:34 AM | Link to this
Asa George let go? I watched the fox 45 in the Morning just to see her. I was gone for a while and when I came home there was another person in George’s place. I don’t buy the economic explanation. You guys messed up. I’m not watching any Fox 45 programing because of the economy. Yeah right.
By shelly
May 21, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this
it’s kind of funny…i turn on 45 to watch asia and pete then realize that the commercials i had seen leading up to this day with only him in them - really did mean something… i’m pissed! i even emailed 45 and pete to see what happened, but of course no response!!! i really liked her!! i’m a news addict - so i only watch 7 and 45. i had to find out about her on GOOGLE…that’s sad. did they even say goodbye?? i saw they did say goodbye to their newsgirl but she’s “leaving” to do church work. i really wanted to find out if the new girl was pete’s new wife…but i guess she’s not.
By shelly
May 21, 2009 10:54 PM | Link to this
OK….i posted my comments then went back up to read other’s comments….Asa, I HOPE you go to channel 7 and replace that malcum MAYLOX…NOW he makes me puke on t.v.! He’s not bad in person…but he studdors on camera and malcum and rhonda need their own show…. they would just sit there - her humhum and him dadada… give me a break. i loved pete and asa together. i thought they were perfect. the only time i like rhonda is when she tries yoga or something - then she has personality. i liked the fact that asa and pete would laugh and make the news more real. they would laugh when need be and sympethic when talking about someone dying or accidents instead of the channel 7 way - no personality - SMILE when they are talking about an accident or death. malcom does that s**t all the time. he will be reading the prompter about a fire or car crash and be smiling and slipping on his words. i’m on a rant…this just pisses me off that they let her go! I might have to agree and say screw 45/22 and just watch cincinnati news. hate channel 2 all together and i don’t want to see the morning show on 7. errrrrrr
By Joshua
June 4, 2009 12:39 PM | Link to this
I’ve stopped watching 22/45. Conway is just terrible. She she needs serious voice lessons because she’s always yelling, plus her voice is grating and irritating. Scalia isn’t much better. If Ditmer wants to save money, he should at least get some professionals in there. I’m at DTN now, but I’ll miss Terwilleger.
By tc
June 19, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this
i wondered what happened to asa george.used to watch the show from time to time,enjoyed her and mike t. have seen the new girl several times, see nothing wrong with her nothing wrong with her very attractive lady
By Centerville Mom
June 25, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this
I only watched because of Asa, I really don’t care for the rest of the staff…I have switched my AM news! It’s not always about the money, it’s what that person brings to the community! I wish Asa all the best!
By John
July 20, 2009 6:16 AM | Link to this
I just returned from serving in Iraq and my ASA is gone??? I bet someone will get the ax for that decision!!! Please don’t take the other bright spot(mike terrwilgr) off the show.
By K.C
August 24, 2009 8:06 AM | Link to this
It’s just not the same without Asa. Does anyone know where she went to?
By Jenny
November 1, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this
I just realized that I hadn’t seen Asa for a while. I am sorry they let her go. She was a strong supporter of the Humane Association and I enjoyed seeing her and Shawn Roberts from MIX 107.7 at the walks the last 2 years for the Humane Association.
By po'd4shur
December 24, 2009 12:36 AM | Link to this
I thought that Asa was a cute girl and she seemed very nice.I also liked that Mary Costello,who is also no longer there.Give the people who are still there a break,they aren’t the ones who are making these retarted,douchebag decisions.It’s always all about money!Mike Terwilleger seems like a super-nice guy.In my opinion,the king of the local news douchebags is that Boucher at ch.2.I once saw him out and spoke to him and he gave me this look like what was I doing speaking to a superstar like him?He thinks that he’s being funny,but I’d say that the only funny thing about him is that he might be a closet homosexual.What a total douchebag this jerk is.
By Cgabb
March 11, 2010 5:59 AM | Link to this
this had to be the worst move in tv history to let her walk.