04/23/2024

Prolific, Respected News 5 Investigator Joe Pagonakis to Retire

For 40 years, Northeast Ohioans have relied on him for honest news

For decades, Northeast Ohio TV news viewers have tuned in to watch investigator Joe Pagonakis give voice to the voiceless, hold the powerful accountable, and tell the types of stories that only someone with his Rolodex and legendary work ethic can tell. On April 29, Pagonakis will sign off from ABC 5 for the final time, ending a storied 48-year career in television, with 40 years on the air reporting in local communities.

"My sincere thanks and gratitude to Northeast Ohio viewers for turning to News 5 and trusting me to tell their stories for more than three decades," Pagonakis said. "It has been such an honor and a blessing to have the opportunity to try and help others in need in my hometown for all these years."

As a reporter, Pagonakis is known for his ability to put a spotlight on the issues Clevelanders face by telling the stories of the people affected. He converses just as easily with those who walk the halls of power as he does with everyday citizens willing to come forward and speak up because they refuse to live under unacceptable circumstances.

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