hey everyone welcome back to the channel today we're diving into the story of Holly Strano the Ohio meteorologist who was recently let go from her position at WKYC after over 22 years of dedicated service strano's departure follows a DUI arrest last Thanksgiving where she was charged with operating a vehicle Under the Influence after crashing her SUV at the time Strano was fleeing from police in kyoga Falls reaching speeds of 70 mph in a 35 mph Zone her blood alcohol level was recorded at 0.244 more than three times the legal limit on Monday morning Strano announced that WKYC terminated her employment in her statement she expressed that the decision reflects a broader issue of stigma surrounding addiction that affects many people Strano shared I have been honest and authentic about my journey and I will continue to do so for me but also for you and everyone who is struggling in silence for fear of this type of conduct by your own employers despite the setback Strano remains focused on her sobriety and health following her guilty plea she faced several penalties including a $375 fine court fees a year-long license suspension and a Six-Day driver Intervention Program Stono expressed deep remorse for the incident and has been reflecting on her journey to recovery just two weeks ago she marked a significant Milestone 9 months of sobriety since the news broke strano's fans have rallied around her many are suggesting that she could transition into a career as a social media influencer or find a new opportunity with another Network supportive messages have flooded in with fans encouraging her to stay positive and continue her journey of healing one fan commented when one door closes another opens you got this your viewers love you thank you for sharing your journey another wrote just know you have an entire community of people who are in recovery and will always be by your side thanks for making watching the weather worthwhile thanks for tuning in and don't forget to like And subscribe for more updates