Multimedia journalist Gary Abrahamsen
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Email: abrahamsen@newsnet5.com
Birthplace: Euclid, Ohio.
Education: Lakeland College.
Current Position/Job Duties: Multimedia Journalist/Photographer.
Previous Work Experience: Photographer at WNWO-TV in Toledo, and photographer at KJAC-TV in Beaumont, Texas.
Joined NewsChannel5: 1988
Awards/Honors: Three Emmy Awards and multiple Emmy nominations.
News Philosophy: Be fair and honest. Tell great stories.
Role Model(s): Parents.
Favorite Sports Team(s): All Cleveland teams.
Favorite Music: I love music from the 1970s and 80s.
Favorite Movies: We mostly watch G-rated movies at home with the kids.
Favorite Foods: Love all kinds of foods.
Family: Wife and two daughters.
Pet: Dog, named Bailey, who loves to chew on shoes.
Hobbies & Interests: Photography and yard work.
Something most people don't know about me: I am a man of many trades. I can fix almost anything.
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: The people.
You're most likely to see me around town at: Home Depot.
On the weekends I love to: Spend time with my family, camping, and skiing.
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