Geoff Fox, the well-known TV meteorologist who was rehired by WTNH News 8 in June, has had his service there terminated after only about two months on the air. In addition, Garett is skilled in developing and framing messages for public and media consumption. My wife Katie and I are looking forward to a new adventure and we're excited to see where life takes us," Arnone added. She is a married woman. News 8 Exclusive: Victims of former Waterbury mayor, When does daylight saving time start in Connecticut. Music endlessly runs through my head and I hum to my self all the time. The parking lot of a marina is flooded during high tide, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Branford, Conn., as Tropical Storm Henri affects the Atlantic coast. Prior to going to Connecticut, Ashley worked for WAVY based in Hampton Roads, Virginia which is News 8s sister station. He's starting his own weather website. She was also the voice behind the weekly Connecticut Real Estate newsletter by CT Insider. Dont let anyone dampen your spirit. Fox spent 27 years with Channel 8 while living in the New Haven area. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Northeast, California dig out from snowstorms flanking US, Crashes and closures mark CT snowstorm, with 5 to 7 inches in most towns, Storms ravage US from coast-to-coast; CT state officers closed, Stay warm and look great in these white puffer jackets, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In 2002, Ashley joined the State University of New York at Albany. I always strived to win over my critics and in many cases, I did.. [citation needed], In the summer of 2017, an agreement was made between the management of WTNH-TV and Fox for him to return briefly to the News8 airwaves for a seven-week fill-in period, to forecast the weeknight newscasts which would be broadcast from his home studio in California. Spring & Summer at Mt. At the end of the temporary employment period, Fox made it very clear to WTNH-TV management that he was very interested in a permanent full-time position. From October 2007 to February 2011, he was working as a Chief Meteorologist for WTIC-TV in Hartford Connecticut. Grow left WUSA in 2015.[3]. Connecticut's loss will be South Carolina's gain as popular meteorologist Kevin Arnone, who recently left WTNH-TV, has accepted a job as a weather forecaster for the number one television station in South Carolina. I sang in a choir for many years as a kid. Ashley won an honorable mention due to her photo of lenticular clouds in 2008. Meteorologist Ryan Munn joined Storm Team 8 in August, 2021 as a Freelance Meteorologist. Garett Argianas is an American Broadcast Meteorologist at Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network. Im feeling the feels along with you. He is a master communicator with two decades of media experience as a proven broadcast meteorologist. After the Henri coverage, I had a lot of support, but sadly, its the troll comments that stick out. She was born and raised by her father and mother in Massachusetts, United States. She as well worked for several months in New York City as a weather producer. Nonetheless, Argianas is secretive about his marital status. However, Garett is a private person and has managed to keep information about his parents and siblings away from the limelight. , When it comes to Tropical Storm Henri or any storm Cole said that meteorologists have nothing to gain by hyping things up., At the end of the day, were doing the best job possible to provide the most accurate and at times life-saving information to the public, she said. Goldstein joined WTNH as a meteorologist in 1986, becoming a local celebrity and eventually WTNH's chief meteorologist. While regular viewers are loathe to see him go, they wish him well at his new job. Fox made the announcement Monday on his Facebook page. I can't keep up with it but It puts the biggest smile on my face knowing I've left a positive impact on so many people just doing something that I love!," said Arnone. In the same years, she won as the Favorite Meteorologist in the Reader Raves poll voted in by The Republican/Masslive.com. Money Wisdom: Should I Retire in Connecticut? There had been rumors for weeks that she was leaving the station but she had declined to comment. He was born and raised in Shelton in Connecticut. What inspired you to work in news/weather? Her wealth is mainly from her journalism career. He was born in Shelton, Connecticut, United States. According to his Facebook page, the 30-year veteran, most recently with Fox61 News, will join WTNH-TV, Channel 8, on Oct. 2 . . The wedding was held on September 15, 2016. Ashley Baylor is an American meteorologist. Though, management did extend an offer to Fox for the opportunity to stay on the air with WTNH-TV for a part-time position, he declined. So when he saw Franks tweet about the venomous comments she received, he offered words of encouragement to a fellow Connecticut meteorologist. Erica Grow was born and raised in Bethlehem in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Ashley is around 37 years old. Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, Cannabis activists want more CT criminal cases dropped, expunged, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis. Damage caused by Tropical Storm Henri to a home on Old Plainfield Road in Canterbury as observed Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. Ashely joined the stations weather team in January 2019. The Certified meteorologist is currently working as a Meteorologist for WTNH-TV in Hartford, Connecticut. South Norwalk during Tropical Storm Henri on Aug. 22, 2021. My skin has grown thicker over the years, despite the rise of social media and the easy ability to type a comment and click send, she said. Cole said she tries to focus on the kind comments she gets. Erika is extremely happy to be a part of the diverse ABC 4 News family and loves being a part of the Good Morning Utah team with Sarah, Brian, Jerad and the entire morning production crew. In 2012, Grow earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society. Heavy rains and surf from the remnants of Tropical Storm Henri at Gulf Beach in Milford, Conn. on Monday, August 23, 2021. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. [3] It is a bittersweet goodbye, because I love CT so much and am honored to forecast for you. On Friday (Sept. 8) they made an offer for a part-time job. Cole said she makes a point of supporting her fellow female meteorologists, especially now that many more of them are on TV. Ashley and her husband exchanged their wedding vows in front of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Ashley and her husband exchanged their wedding vows in front of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Ashley Baylor / Contributed Photo. haha. We will review this and update you when we collect detailed information. While he said he and the station "won't be making any further comment" on the matter, state meteorologists offered additional words of support for their fellow forecaster and for those looking to get into the field. Fred is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and Television Seals of Approval. I remember sitting at the restaurant in The Study hotel in New Havensitting next to coworkerslooking out the window, and watching a bike tied to a pole literally disappear with snow falling at 6 inches per hour. A lifelong Connecticut resident, Nicole has a degree in Communications from Fairfield University. Her husband celebrates his birthday on March 21, every year. In the brief video, Campagna thanked viewers, the station and his co-workers for the experience of working at News 8, and said that as for his future, he is "working on a few things." Ashely joined the stations weather team in January 2019. The beach is closed the day after Tropical Storm Henri hit Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. Arnone, who grew up in Orange, was a graduate of Amity High School and studied meteorology at Western Connecticut State University, recently left WTNH-TV. I hope to face that fear and start singing lessons soon. ), but let's try to keep it positive on [sic] and move forward. Eversource said its crews will focus on the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Henri earlier this week. But as he said on Facebook, we offered him an opportunity to stay with Channel 8 and he declined., Connors concluded: We are grateful for all Geoff did for WTNH this summer and we wish him nothing but the best in the future.. [9], On August 19, 2015, Fox announced that he would be working as the on-air meteorologist for "News Channel Nebraskas first station in Norfolk", with more stations on the way. I remember feeling crushed and even second guessed myself at times, but I just kept showing up and doing the best job I could, she said. The hurricane occurred in September 1989 across the northeastern Caribbean as well as the Southeastern United States. She received a warm welcome from another 22News alum named Laura Hutchinson. https://t.co/aZPV4yWkuT. In my career, I experienced many doubters and critics, he wrote in a Facebook message. Over at WTNH, there is one less weather reporter. Id like to take a month and head over there. On Saturday morning, things looked bad for Connecticut. Campagna is a native of native of Bristol, RI, and in addition to News 8, he has also worked at WLNE in Providence and WFXT in Boston. Early life and education [ edit] Erica Grow was born and raised in Bethlehem in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy. Obituary: Carolyn H. (Marcovich) Contardi, 74, Of Orange, Amity Regional HS Advances for Nat'l Academic Decathlon Competition, All Amity Region 5 Public Schools Closed On Tuesday Due To Snow, Local Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Orange Area. You cant go after all of them, and often, theyre looking for a fight youll drive yourself insane, she said. Published March 21, 2017 Updated on March 22, 2017 at 10:08 am Justin Goldstein, a 34-year-old former WTNH meteorologist, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, months after police arrested him. Fred Campagna, a senior meteorologist at WTNH-TV since 2015, was recently let go from the station, he announced in a video over the weekend on his Facebook and Twitter pages (see below). True viewers and fans will be supportive and back you when someone gets out of line. A year earlier I expected to die. Of leaving Connecticut weather forecasting, he said: "I had a great 4 years at WTNH and can't thank my managers and coworkers enough for the great experience and opportunity. However, On Jan 21, 2019, she left the organization so as she could join Storm Team 8 of WTNH/WCTX in New Haven, Connecticut. Grett has an estimated net worth of $ 5 million. I can't keep up with it but It puts the biggest smile on my face knowing I've left a positive impact on so many people just doing something that I love!," said Arnone. He is a man of above-average stature. Water rushes into a parking lot storm drain on River Street in downtown Milford during heavy rains from Tropical Storm Henri on Monday, August 23, 2021. At first he was told by management that he would be able to complete the contract he had with the station before the end of his tenure but that did not happen. Meteorologist for WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Ashley Baylor | New Haven CT As far as starting the weather website, Arnone explained: "I love to forecast weather, I love Connecticut and no matter where my career takes me I want to make sure I can still be apart and make an impact on the viewers that helped me get my career started. The Certified meteorologist is currently working as a Meteorologist for WTNH-TV in Hartford, Connecticut. He then worked for WTIC (FOX CT, Channel 61) for 19 months but lost that job because of inappropriate use of social media, which then became public. As far as Rachel is concerned, we have MANY very good, very dedicated meteorologists in Connecticut, he said via Facebook. I am lucky to have a career I love. Ashley earns an average salary of $71,441 per year. Who is your favorite musician/ band and/or best concert you ever been to? He can be seen on air during the 5 pm to 6 pm news and the 11 pm news, having joined the station in October 2017. 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There are several forecasts available to public these days, Baylorsaid, which further complicates weather forecasting and its perceived accuracy by the public. Also, Garett is also the current Broadcast meteorologist for Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network since February 2018. She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WTNH ( ABC Affiliate). 3,428 talking about this. Previously he worked as an Expert Weather Consultant for Weather Consulting Services LLC in Connecticut. Missed my cousins wedding. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS I don't like having to talk people off a ledge because they're scared of something they saw on so-and-so's page.. She now is the meteorologist for WPIX (Channel 11) in New York City. 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And it was a sign my life had turned around. For my latest forecast, check out my new weather website > https://www.exactweathernow.com. Ashley Baylor is an American meteorologist. She said it sounded like an 18 wheeler truck. Frontier Communications trucks repair a damaged line the day after Tropical Storm Henri hit Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. I actually originally wanted to be an astronaut but settled on weather when I realized it might be tough to get into outer space. Will the drought impact fall foliage in CT? Im pathetic, dumb, sensationalist. He is currently living and working in Hartford, Connecticut. Ashley is an active member of the National Weather Association. Alyssa Taglia August 23, 1993. [2] He received a certificate in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University[3] and holds a broadcast seal from the American Meteorological Society.[4]. Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Brooklyn Tech 40th Reunion I'm Tempted", "WTNH shuts the door on Geoff Fox's return; Popular weatherman told contract issue a distraction-", "Geoff Fox Likes Other Life `Inside Space', "WTNH (NEWS 8) to boot Geoff Fox off air", "Meteorologist Geoff Fox fired from Fox CT for 'inappropriate conduct'-", "Geoff Fox fallout: Nothing private online; no laws protect jobs in wake of scandals". It sounds gross but it tastes like some of the best Thai noodles youll ever eat (and its pretty cheap too). Sam grew up watching the meteorologists on News 8 and always wondered what it would be like to be in their shoes. Southington: Adventure Awaits! When I first started out at WFSB in 2003, I was the only female meteorologist in the market. I LOVE CT!!!! When asked for comment, WTNH News Director Keith Connors said in an email that the station is building the best weather team in Connecticut and has hired Joe Furey to be a part of that. Favorite memory / story from working at News 8? I heard rave reviews from @StormFurey but it was nice to see for myself. Im on day 8 of work. High tide brought the waters of Long Island Sound onto a short stretch of Fairfield Beach Rd., in Fairfield, Conn. Aug. 22, 2021. 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He is a veteran journalist who has worked for over two decades thereby accumulating a lot of wealth over the years. He stressed he enjoyed working at Channel 8 again. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [10], WTNH News Director Keith Connors said, "We are grateful for what Geoff did for WTNH during the 2017 summer including filing-in on weeknight newscasts due to temporary schedule shifting, and wish him nothing but the best in the future. He began his professional career in August 2001 working as Public Address Announcer Little League World Series at Little League International In Williamsport, Pennsylvania Area. Shortly after, in 2011, she was hired to forecast, produce and anchor weather segments for WTNH-TV News 8 in New Haven, Connecticut, where she was also active in the community visiting schools with the News 8 "Mobile Weather Lab" vehicle. Now Im getting venomous messages insulting my intelligence and my appearance. Campagna was quick to try to steer the conversation back into a positive direction. I love singing, and I have a very good voice but since my voice dropped (thanks puberty), I have sung for almost nobody in my adult life. A native of Foster, Rhode Island and Killingly, Connecticut, Simmons is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University and a member of the American Meteorological Society. The year after Hurricane Hugo made landfall there, Ashley moved to Charleston, South Carolin. Since 2004, he has worked as a weather consultant and forensic meteorologist and provided professional guidance on weather reports to attorneys. I am a big country music fan, and Ive seen Zac Brown Band a handful of times now. I think that memory is one Ill never forget. NEW HAVEN >> Geoff Fox, the well-known TV meteorologist who was rehired by WTNH News 8 in June, has had his service there terminated after only about two months on the air. [7][8] Fox lost nearly 2000 of his followers on Facebook following the scandal. Ive been to some of the best places beforeParis, Rome, England, and Israel. Utility trucks are staged to deal with any damage from Tropical Storm Henri at Gulf Beach in Milford, Conn. on Monday, August 23, 2021. I had a wonderful time. In 1992, still in Charleston, Hurricane Andrew occurred in southern Florida. ", As to how the website will pay the bills, Arnone answered: "My eventual plan is to make it a very affordable subscription base. Henri doused the area with rain but left minimal damage as the hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall. He will be going to WISTV in Columbia, S.C. In 2007, Grow became a weather anchor for WPVI-TV's 6ABC Action News on Saturday and Sunday mornings in Philadelphia. Listen, but do not react immediately once you send, it's out there for eternity, he said. Toss in some chicken, cook it up until there is some color and a lot of extra sauce. Cole said she makes a point of supporting her fellow female meteorologists, especially now that many more of them are on TV. 1 talking about this. Its funny, many meteorologists have a story that starter their love for weather. (Keep up with CT events and news by subscribing to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.). And Im sad.. Therefore there is no doubt he is earning a decent salary. Theyre great entertainers, and amazing singers. Martin joined WTNH News 8 in 2012, becoming chief meteorologist in October of 2012. A blonde that wont stop talking.. Good thing I can eat pizza, so clearlywait for itits gotta be Pepes Pizza. Chief meteorologist Erika Martin announced. Frank's "challenging" week sounded familiar to fellow meteorologists and television journalists across Connecticut. When she left the team, Ashley tweeted Everyone here has been super friendly and sweet. He is one of a very. I dont even realize Im doing it most of the time. He forecasts for News Channel Nebraska from his home studio weather center. I dont remember if I recall that memory, or if they always told me the story but it put a bug in my ear that created a passion for meteorology that will last a lifetime. I was a food network baby (helped give me a chubby phase from 12-18 years old). A local boy through and through, Sams weather interest began at a very young age, when the tornado that went through Hamden on July 10, 1989 narrowly missed his house! Currently engaged. "I don't know where my career will take me next, but I'm excited to find out and start a long lasting career at another station doing what I love, forecasting weather!". Scott is an award winner in the New Haven Advocate, the Hartford Advocate, and New . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He is currently working as a meteorologist for WTNH-TV since August 2017. I cant even tell you the number of times someone has said [or] written, Meteorologist the only job you get paid to be wrong, she said. It saves money on having to call a plumber I guess! While Im thrilled to return to New England and work with a fabulous weather team at Channel 8, I will miss the friends I made in Virginia.. Field said he advises up-and-coming forecasters to pause before answering any naysayers. Not only do they post their own forecasts, but often, I see them go with the worst-case scenarios to get the page views. Ashley bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015, however, she returned to New England in 2019. She left Midland to join the crew of WHP-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as a meteorologist and reporter. Born and raised. Tropical StormHenri didn't turn out to be as damaging to Connecticut as predicted. Ashley Baylor is a meteorologist for New Haven-Conn.-based TV station WTNH. Meteorologist had hoped to return to News 8 full time. On social . If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Before that, he spent eight years working as a meteorologist at WTNH-TV ABC 8 in New Haven. Later Fox developed an Internet-based company for designing and building websites. "FOX61/CW20 doesnt tolerate this type of online behavior and fully supports Rachel and all of the journalists who work to serve the greater good of our communities.". [6] His departure received national media attention due to the loyalty of WTNH viewers in addition to his long spanned career with the station. This is the second time theyve pulled away the ball.. To be able to do what I love, in the place I love, near the people I love, is truly a dream come true! In addition, he worked as a Meteorologist for WVIT-TV as well as News 12 Connecticut as a Weekday Evening Meteorologist. As Tropical Storm Henri passed farther to the east, most of coastal Fairfield County experienced an ordinary rainy day on Sunday. Zack Duhaime is joining Hartford, Ct., ABC affiliate WTNH as a meteorologist. But for every negative comment, there seems to be a hundred good ones, so I try and focus on that instead.. In September 2015, Grow became the new weekend evening meteorologist for flagship NBC station WNBC in New York City. Geoff Fox - Meteorologist for News Channel Nebraska. The wedding took place on September 15, 2016. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. 683 talking about this. I personally see it as less of competition, and more of a camaraderie women supporting women, especially in the STEM field. Meteorologist Ashley Baylor joined Storm Team 8 in January 2019. I guess I can build a house at this point, which is pretty cool! And more importantly, should tuition go toward supporting bars around the XL Center? The couple looks after a daughter called Morgan. Well CT, this is itMy very last forecast for News 8!!! He compared his situation to Charles Schulz long-running Peanuts comic strip gag in which Lucy pulls away the football from Charlie Brown at the last second as he runs up to kick it, leaving him flying through the air in anguish. 14 arrested at Connecticut capitol building during, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He established Connecticut's only meteorology bachelor's degree, and began to run WestConn's weather center, which supplied forecasting information to 20 local radio and television stations. The night of February 8th, 2013 is probably one of the most memorable ones. Enter to win a $75 Big Y gift card! I was really happy to have that opportunity and I wish it had continued., On his Facebook posting, Fox wrote: Being back on Channel 8 was a fantasy come true. I started back on News 8 as chemotherapy ended. Fox maintained, I was blindsided by this decision. Today, I love that there is at least one, if not two female meteorologists at every station, she said. Arnone said he's been overwhelmed by the positive comments he's received on social media since he broke the news two weeks of his departure of WTNH-TV. "The viewers have been amazing and I'd like to thank each and everyone of them for the support and well wishes. He enjoys creating weather maps in his spare time for various regions locally and worldwide as well as building websites. However, Ashley has not shared any information about her parents and siblings. She became part of the Storm Team 8 in January 2019. Follow me for CT weather info and on twitter:. Arnone, on his Facebook page Tuesday morning, made the following announcement: "Good morning everyone! Western Connecticut State University Bachelor's degreeMeteorology 2015 - 2018 Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success Asnuntuck Community College Associate's. As a kid, he was always fascinated by snowstorms. But you are AMAZING at what you do. Erica Alicia Grow-Cei (born March 15, 1980) is an American meteorologist and television reporter for WPIX Channel 11 in New York City . Connecticut 8 Day Forecast Connecticut Weather Radar Today's Forecast Closings & Delays Enter Your Closings and Delays Weather Alerts Current Conditions Watch Now TUNE IN: News 8 Newscasts Send. He is still working there. Fox made the announcement Monday on his Facebook page. He hopes to make an announcement about that in the near future. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. For 27 years of his career he was at the television station WTNH in New Haven, Connecticut, where he started in 1984 and was senior meteorologist until 2011, and later with WTIC-TV in Hartford, Connecticut, where he was the weeknight 5:00 and 11:00p.m. meteorologist, reported science and technology stories for the 4:00p.m. newscast and was host for a garden segment titled "Geoff's Garden". 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