“We will miss him most for his dedication and drive.” “Joe is very intense when it comes to severe weather and keeping people safe,” Dubrow said.

Station general manager Phil Dubrow said WTAJ will miss Murgo, and his work over the years was extremely appreciated. That freedom was one of the main reasons why Murgo decided to leave WTAJ. Murgo’s new position will largely consist of working remotely since Risilience is based in the U.K., but he will have to take a few trips abroad each year - a condition about which he is not complaining. “I’m happy to say I’m available to help the community now,” Murgo said. and working until midnight, Murgo said the wear and tear took its toll, and he’s looking forward to having more discretionary time.

“I’ve made a lot of sacrifices through the years,” Murgo said.Īfter all the days of waking up at 7 a.m. Murgo said he knows this decision will hurt his longtime viewers, but he hopes they will understand why he needs to step away from the set. “If you’re going to try something, this is time,” he said. He always thought he would end his career at WTAJ, but when his workload started to feel overbearing, he opened himself up to the possibility of different horizons. Murgo said his roots are in this area, and he has no plans to leave. Murgo’s kids graduated college in the region and decided to stay local. “I love the area, and I love the community.” “I was looking for a career, not just a stopping place,” Murgo said. Murgo didn’t want to find just another stop on his career path but was looking for a place he could call home for years to come. Despite receiving a job offer in Virginia, Murgo called WTAJ on a whim and had a “great” conversation with then-news director Jim Frank.

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