Erica Murphy

Multimedia Journalist

Toledo, OH

Erica joined the 13 ABC team in the summer of 2020.

She has worked as a reporter, anchor and producer in both TV and radio since 2008.

Some of the stations she's worked for include: WJBK, WKBD, WDET, WWJ, WJR, WCHB, 47 ABC and WTOP.

Erica is originally from southern Ontario, Canada but has spent most of her life in Detroit.

Before joining the 13 ABC team, Erica worked on the Delmarva peninsula as the morning news anchor for 47 ABC.

During the same period, she also worked as a news anchor for WTOP in Washington, D.C.

She has won numerous awards for her commitment to the community as well as her reporting and anchoring.

Erica loves storytelling and is glad to be back in the region.

In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family, dance, sing karaoke and tell off-color jokes.

If you have a news tip for Erica, feel free to email her at: erica.murphy@13abc.com

You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter and instaGram: @ericamurphytv

News

Oregon Police Chief Brandon Begin is sworn in during a ceremony on Monday, Jan. 4.

Begin sworn in as new Oregon police chief

Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

New chief Brandon Begin has been with the Oregon Police Department since 2008.

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Ottawa County is getting shipments of the Moderna vaccine

Vaccinations in Ottawa County

Updated: Jan. 3, 2021 at 8:16 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Ottawa County is getting shipments of the Moderna vaccine

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What are some good ways to invest the $600 stimuls payment?

Smart ways to invest your $600 stimulus payment

Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 8:50 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Toledo-area financial adviser shares some smart ways to invest the $600 stimulus payment.

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Kwanzaa celebration goes virtual for 2020

Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 11:47 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Several Kwanzaa groups are coming together to celebrate the African American holiday virtually this year.

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State Attorney General joins lawsuit against Lucas County Board of Health

Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 9:18 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

State attorney general joins lawsuit against Lucas County Board of Health

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Drive-thru food distribution events

Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 11:33 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

A local non-profit plans to feed thousands through a series of drive-thru food distribution events.

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McLaren St. Luke's made sure its employees had a traditional Christmas dinner.

Christmas dinners for frontline workers

Updated: Dec. 26, 2020 at 9:08 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Organizations are banding together to make sure frontline workers get a hot Christmas dinner.

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Child abuse cases spike during pandemic according to new research

Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 10:07 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Researchers at the University of Toledo say child abuse is on the rise due to the pandemic.

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Mercy College of Ohio graduates new class of frontline workers

Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 6:30 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

About 70 new nursing school graduates have completed a rigorous program at the school, and some already have jobs.

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Isiah Brown, 31, developed a liver condition as a child. He had three transplants but recently...

Local family asks for support to bury young father

Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 11:17 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Isiah Brown developed a liver condition as a child and had three transplants but passed away before another much-needed transplant.

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Monroe activist pushes to remove statue of city’s namesake

Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 7:04 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Some community members want James Monroe statue removed

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An $800,000 federal grant has allowed the Zepf Center, YWCA, and Bethany House to utilize new...

YWCA NWO gets $2M donation

Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 6:56 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

YWCA NWO gets $2M donation

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New women and children’s shelter opening in the New Year

Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 8:44 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

New shelter opening on Phillips Ave.

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Home for the Holidays Pet Fostering Program

Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 12:46 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

pet foster parents needed

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Hanukkah celebrations begin this week

Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 12:25 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Hanukkah begins December 10th.

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The annual drive thru is still happening but it's a little different this year.

Teaming up for kids

Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 12:03 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Teamsters Local 20 and Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault are donating hundreds of toys to the Hope for the Holidays toy drive.

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African American Legacy Project Fundraiser

Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 12:20 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Local non-profit hosting last day of virtual fundraiser.

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The outfield Jumbotron at Fifth Third Field has traded in home runs for homebuilders. Habitat...

Habitat for Humanity raising money for playhouses

Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 12:15 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Local non-profits hold Giving Tuesday fundraisers.

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Schmucker’s: Creating a tasty holiday tradition

Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 3:55 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Local restaurant creates tasty treats for holiday dinners.

Consumer

The Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio.

New Exhibits at Museum

Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 12:10 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

The Toledo Museum of Art is unveiling two new exhibits this week.One exhibit is called Telling Stories: Resilience and Struggle in Contemporary Narrative Drawing.The other exhibit features 31 quilts and is called Radical Tradition: American Quilts and Social Change.

Coping with family drama during holiday celebrations

Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 10:42 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Tools for avoiding and handling family drama during holiday celebrations

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Gatherings will need to adhere to state mandates this year to slow the spread of COVID

New state guidelines for gatherings just ahead of holiday season

Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 8:45 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

New state guidelines for gatherings just ahead of holiday season

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Non-profit, libraries team up to bridge the digital divide

Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 5:08 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Library leaders say they have about 50 units on-site and are hoping to get more organizations on board to donate and help expand the program.

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Black Lives Matter billboard finds new home and funding

Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 10:51 AM EST

By Erica Murphy

Black Lives Matter billboard finds new home and funding thanks to a successful fundrasier.

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Hero pit bulls save family from fire

Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 6:08 PM EST

By Erica Murphy

Family dogs save family from house fire

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Toledo Police welcomes new academy class

Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 2:01 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

This is also the first class since wide-spread protests this summer which lead to some changes in police training.

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Local couple starts up program to help parents raise children

Baby University goes above and beyond for new parents

Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 9:35 AM EDT

By Erica Murphy

A program offered by Mosaic Ministries has been helping people become better parents.

Health

Oregon City Schools begin return to classroom

Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 9:21 AM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Superintendent Hal Gregory said staff is prepared to handle all the challenges of educating kids during a pandemic.

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Mosaic Ministry volunteers help with virtual learning

Faith-based organization offers virtual learning help

Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 12:03 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Faith-based org offers families virtual learning help

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AAA urges drivers to take care of any maintenance issues with cars before the weather turns

Idle cars can lead to surprise issues down the line

Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 6:52 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

AAA wants drivers to use the month of Ocotber to pay extrat attention to their cars before the weather turns.

Health

A livestream of the Meet the Dancers event can be found on Dance Alive's Facebook page, and the...

Dance your way to better health

Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:13 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Dancing has many health benefits. Doctors say its a good way to maintain things like blood pressure and brain health.

Roadtrippin

AAA is offering a service to expedite getting through that TSA screening line.

AAA offering mobile TSA Pre-Check service for travelers

Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 1:23 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

AAA is offering a mobile TSA pre-check screening service at two locations.

Union Members Protest BP Oil Refinery Hirings

Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 1:06 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

UA Local 50 members say BP is putting the health and safety of workers at risk by hiring out-of-state workers. They say the company's cost-cutting measures will also harm the economy.

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Union Members Protest at BP Oil Refinery

Union Members Protest BP Hirings

Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 12:55 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Union members protest at BP Oil Refinery.

Health

COVID-19 Cases Spike

Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Wood County Cases Spiking

Health

Be careful when using heat sources like space heaters. Overuse could cause a condtion called...

Toasted Skin Syndrome: cooler weather increases chance for heat-related skin ailment

Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Toasted Skin Syndrome is a skin rash caused by over-exposure to heat sources like laptops, space heaters, seat warmers, and even cell phones.

Health

Toasted Skin Syndrome

Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

By Erica Murphy

overuse of heat sources can cause disfiguring rash

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Toledo Transmission Plant will get $39 million from General Motors.

General Motors investing millions into two Northwest Ohio auto plants

Updated: Sep. 29, 2020 at 12:26 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Company officials say the investments will help keep at least 240 jobs in place.

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Emergency meals delivered during the pandemic.

Local organization fills the gaps as emergency senior meals program comes to an end

Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 2:20 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

Officials at the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio say they are confident no one who needs food will fall through the cracks.

Human trafficking takes center stage at University of Toledo this week

Updated: Sep. 24, 2020 at 5:34 PM EDT

By Erica Murphy

UT is hosting a three-day virtual conference on the issue.

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State Lawmakers Meet to Look at House Bill 6: Should it Stay in Place or be Tossed Out?

Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 9:55 AM EDT

By Erica Murphy

A specially created Ohio House committee will meet today to hear testimony about House Bill. The session is aimed at helping lawmakers make a decision about whether the controversial legistlation should remain in place or be tossed out.

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