JENNIE RUNEVITCH
WTHR Eyewitness News Weekend Anchor
2008 Greenwood Freedom Festival Grand Marshal
"It's a Grand Old Flag"

Jennie Runevitch anchors the weekend editions of Eyewitness News at 6pm and 11pm. She joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in January of 2006. Prior to coming to WTHR, Jennie was a reporter and 5:30pm anchor at WNDU, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, Indiana.

Prior to her three years in South Bend, Jennie worked as weekend anchor and reporter at WTWO, the NBC station in Terre Haute. She was responsible for a variety of reporting functions including the coverage of the education beat that resulted in the weekly education franchise "Top of the Class." Her career started at WHIZ TV in Zanesville, Ohio, as a main anchor and reporter for the NBC affiliate.

Jennie is a Kent State University graduate with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism.


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ERIC McELHANEY AND JAY ARNOLD
Greenwood Police Department
2007 Greenwood Freedom Festival Grand Marshals
"Celebrating American Icons "

On the evening of February 21, 2007, Office Eric McElhaney made a traffic stop in Greenwood, Indiana. Thinking that something was wrong, he called Officer Jay Arnold for back up. The driver was put in handcuffs and the passenger was asked to exit the vehicle. After a brief argument, the passenger pulled out a stolen handgun and began firing at the two officers. The suspect proceeded to shoot Officer McElhaney several times and shot and disabled Officer Arnold's radio. Both officers fired back, resulting in the suspect's death at the scene. Officer McElhaney is still recovering from his serious injuries, while Officer Arnold has returned to regular duty. These officers handled this incident with outstanding bravery and professionalism, and are true "Hometown Heroes."

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TOM CARNEGIE
Voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
2006 Greenwood Freedom Festival Grand Marshal
"Let Freedom Ring"

An appropriate representative for the 2006 parade theme, “Let Freedom Ring,” Tom Carnegie is the most recognizable name in sports broadcasting in Indiana. His resonant voice has rung throughout the state, broadcasting local sporting events for many years. Mr. Carnegie was the lead broadcaster for the state basketball tournament for decades and is a co-founder of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. A former catcher in the professional Three-I league, Mr. Carnegie is perhaps best known for his many years as the official announcer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.







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ANGELA BUCHMAN
WISH-TV Meteorologist
2005 Greenwood Freedom Festival Grand Marshal
“Stars and Stripes Forever”