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Jeff Smith

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Toledo
As seen in: WTOL-TV (Toledo, OH), Kickstarter, 247Sports, WKYC-TV (Cleveland, OH), The National Interest, WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH), KSLA-TV (Shreveport, LA), WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL), Otago Daily Times, Pamplin Media, WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY) and
Journalist | Sports fan | Former teacher | Proud dad | Proud husband | IU & BGSU Grad | Swimmer | Regionally engaged | #journalismmatters

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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. Over the years he's been 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 educati…

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Opinion: Allow farms to harness renewable energy resources

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By Jeff Smith 
| Cleburne Times-Review
About the author: Jeff Smith is the communications director at Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities in Traverse City. React to this story: Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
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Fans Went Wild Over Near-Rainout of Hot Dog Eating Contest

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By Jeff Smith 
| KTAL-TV (Shreveport, LA)
The internet went wild over the famous July 4 event nearly being canceled and the reactions poured in. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has become a staple in July 4 festivities. The contest, however, was set to be canceled due to rain and lightning at Coney Island, as WABC-TV reported. Fortunately, after major outrage from fans across social media and the hope that a turn of events would occur, ESPN revealed that the contest was not canceled and it would start at 2 p.m. ET.
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Independence Day (1996)

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By Jeff Smith , Chad Roberts
Buckle up! Entertainment Weekly's BINGE Podcast is taking you through The Fast & Furious films a quarter mile at a time, with the stars who brought them to life. Hosted by EW Social Media Director Chanelle Johnson and EW Associate Editor Derek Lawrence, the series gives fans an in-depth look at the making of the ride-or-die franchise through exclusive interviews with the whole Fast Family — from director Justin Lin to stars Sung Kang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Dominic Toretto himself, Vin Diesel.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Bureau reporter. Gaylord, Michigan.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Phil Connors.

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