(Keep up with CT events and news by subscribing to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.). UPDATE 12/12/12, 5:13 p.m.: Zoel Kennedy's interview on Wednesday with Dr. Phil reveals who posted the sexts to the public and whether she knew who Geoff Fox was during their exchange. 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. Alyssa Taglia August 23, 1993. Western Connecticut State University Bachelor's degreeMeteorology 2015 - 2018 Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success Asnuntuck Community College Associate's. Garett is fairly tall and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (approx. It saves money on having to call a plumber I guess! Then I learned they had hired Joe Furey. Furey formerly worked for WTIC (FOX CT, Channel 61). 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.. 2,827 talking about this. Ashley bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015, however, she returned to New England in 2019. Persevere, and stay excellent., After CT meteorologist gets post-Henri insults, others say theyre no stranger to harsh words. In the same years, she won as the Favorite Meteorologist in the Reader Raves poll voted in by The Republican/Masslive.com. She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WTNH ( ABC Affiliate). 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. Ashley Baylor is an American meteorologist. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy. 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. 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. "While so many appreciated her dedication, as is typical with social media, she also received hurtful and hateful comments," he wrote. A lifelong Connecticut resident, Nicole has a degree in Communications from Fairfield University. Meteorologist Melissa Cole works for Rocky Hill, Conn.-based WFSB. Nonetheless, Argianas is secretive about his marital status. He made a statement saying that the offer "wasn't a good fit" but that he was thankful for being given the "brief" opportunity to return to the airwaves at WTNH and to show his gratitude for all the support from the viewers throughout the years, as well as the personal level support during his bout with pancreatic cancer. Whats something you dont know about me? Ashley joined WTNH-TV, Channel 8, in New Haven, Connecticut in January 2019. 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. Sam grew up watching the meteorologists on News 8 and always wondered what it would be like to be in their shoes. In a follow-up interview Tuesday morning, Arnone told Patch a bit more about his new venture - and reflected on his years at WTNH. He's starting. She attended Liberty High School in Bethlehem. Cei is president of the New York City Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, where he serves in the position of digital content and visibility.[5]. When she left the team, Ashley tweeted Everyone here has been super friendly and sweet. She is a married woman. Meteorologist Ryan Munn joined Storm Team 8 in August, 2021 as a Freelance Meteorologist. Currently, he is working in Hartford, Connecticut. ', 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. I was born in Hamden, aka the town next to New Haven, but we didnt really go into New Haven much. Her husband celebrates his birthday on March 21, every year. I was a food network baby (helped give me a chubby phase from 12-18 years old). haha. Sadly, with computer models becoming easily available, all these armchair (social) MEDIAorologists have come on to the scene in recent years with their OWN public forecasts even though they don't have a degree or certification, she said in an email. https://t.co/aZPV4yWkuT. I think my favorite dish to make is something I invented (if I didnt inventit, just lie and tell me I did). I also have a motorcycle and love riding across the state. 287 talking about this. In 1995, in addition to working for WTNH, he began hosting the program Inside Space, a program on Syfy (SciFi Channel at the time). We will review this and update you when we collect detailed information. She now is the meteorologist for WPIX (Channel 11) in New York City. On January 10, Mike Masciadrelli begins at the sister station in New Haven, Connecticut, WTNH. I sang in a choir for many years as a kid. He was also the chief meteorologist at WOAY-TV in Oak Hill, WV. [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. Cole said she makes a point of supporting her fellow female meteorologists, especially now that many more of them are on TV. After graduating from Penn State, Grow became a meteorologist and weather producer for KMID-TV in Midland and Odessa, Texas, writing and producing the "Weather Wise" segment. I take it out every chance I can get. Former WWLP 22 News meteorologist Ashley Baylor, who bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015, has returned . Music endlessly runs through my head and I hum to my self all the time. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. He is a master communicator with two decades of media experience as a proven broadcast meteorologist. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS When asked during a phone interview Tuesday how he is doing on that front, he said, All my treatment is over. [5], In early 2011, after 27 years at WTNH, Fox was told that his contract would not be renewed and he then proceeded to depart from the station. It is a bittersweet goodbye, because I love CT so much and am honored to forecast for you. He stressed he enjoyed working at Channel 8 again. Erica Alicia Grow-Cei (born March 15, 1980) is an American meteorologist and television reporter for WPIX Channel 11 in New York City. He is a Shelton native. I think back to all of the storms over the years Ive been working at the station, and its truly amazing. My wife Katie and I are looking forward to a new adventure and we're excited to see where life takes us," Arnone added. My parents told me the story of how everything happened. Zack Duhaime is joining Hartford, Ct., ABC affiliate WTNH as a 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. Its funny, many meteorologists have a story that starter their love for weather. Fred is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and Television Seals of Approval. Ashley has an estimated net worth of $993,446. Before coming to News 8, Sam interned at WVIT in Connecticut. Your email address will not be published. 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. [2] He received a certificate in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University[3] and holds a broadcast seal from the American Meteorological Society.[4]. I did a great job for them this summer, and the response in social media shows that.. WhenAshleyBaylor saw Frank's tweet, she said she contacted Frank to offer support. About six months into the job, some of those emailers actually reached back out to apologize for their remarks.. I am a big country music fan, and Ive seen Zac Brown Band a handful of times now. He is currently living and working in Hartford, Connecticut. [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. Geoff Fox's hope to return to News 8 full time ends in disappointment. She was born in Massachusetts, United States of America. A tree fell in Canterbury, Conn. and remained hanging above the road during Tropical Storm Henri. 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. Therefore there is no doubt he is earning a decent salary. In addition, he worked as a Meteorologist for WVIT-TV as well as News 12 Connecticut as a Weekday Evening Meteorologist. In his spare time, Sam enjoys traveling, DIY projects, carpentry, and loves cars (and weather of course). However, we are reviewing this section and we will update it as soon as possible. He is one of a very. Good time! 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. 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). 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. In 1992, still in Charleston, Hurricane Andrew occurred in southern Florida. Erika Martin. She as well worked for several months in New York City as a weather producer. Cole said she tries to focus on the kind comments she gets. "I have some news to share with you, and it's probably going to come as a bit of a surprise, but News 8 has decided to move in a different direction as far as their weather team is concerned," said Campagna. 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. Residents hope to exonerate CT witch trial victims, Grant hopes to train more CT nurses, social workers, 14 arrested at Conn. capitol during protest, Exclusive: Victims of former Waterbury mayor open, NFL coach Brian Flores discrimination case going, PGA Tour moves toward elite field with no cuts for, Kevin Durant set for Suns debut in return from knee, Kane trade reinforces hard reality of Blackhawks, New MLB rules get mixed fan reaction after first, Fuchs Financial: The How to Retire Blueprint. I'm also in the works of adding a private section for business owners such as construction/plows/landscape etc. Ive been to some of the best places beforeParis, Rome, England, and Israel. Argianas is around 44 years old. ", As to how the website will pay the bills, Arnone answered: "My eventual plan is to make it a very affordable subscription base. In my career, I experienced many doubters and critics, he wrote in a Facebook message. I heard rave reviews from @StormFurey but it was nice to see for myself. When I was a little kid, a huge tornado touched down in Hamden. Arnone, on his Facebook page Tuesday morning, made the following announcement: "Good morning everyone! 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. The couple has been blessed with a daughter called Morgan. Meteorologists are constant targets for criticism across the country, according to Baylor, and while she noted that shes been very lucky with the feedback shes received from viewers, shes no stranger to being on the receiving end of critical comments. I havent really gone to many places to eat there but I have been to some of the hot spots. 1.7 m). [2] She became active in education initiatives in Philadelphia area schools, and represented 6ABC at community events such as the Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia Auto Show, and the 6ABC Holiday Food Drive. From October 2007 to February 2011, he was working as a Chief Meteorologist for WTIC-TV in Hartford Connecticut. There is no available information about his marital status. Fred has more than 20 years experience as an on-air meteorologist in the Boston (WFXT), Harford-New Haven (WTNH), and Providence-New Bedford (WLNE) markets. Our forecasts evolved as the storm track evolved throughout the next 24 hours.. Anyone want to email my bosses to see if I can get that time off? Chief meteorologist Erika Martin announced Friday on her Facebook page that she is leaving the New Haven-based station. Additionally, Ashley is a big Patriots fan. Arnone has worked at the Columbia, S.C. NBC affiliate since 2018. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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). Favorite memory / story from working at News 8? In addition, following a rigorous exam and peer review, Argianas wrote a daily weather column in The Hartford Courant which has been awarded the prestigious designation of certified broadcast meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society. 14 arrested at Connecticut capitol building during, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. in Operational Meteorology and Weathercasting. Check the full bio for relationship details. 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. She left Midland to join the crew of WHP-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as a meteorologist and reporter. It was for less than I made when I first arrived in 1984. Field said he advises up-and-coming forecasters to pause before answering any naysayers. Fox spent 27 years with Channel 8 while living in the New Haven area. She said it sounded like an 18 wheeler truck. We hoped Geoff would be a part of our team, Connors said. And it was a sign my life had turned around. Ever since. And now I seem to be great., Fox added, Im feeling really great. But then, alluding to losing his WTNH job, he said, Im very disappointed. He is still working there. A blonde that wont stop talking.. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. But for every negative comment, there seems to be a hundred good ones, so I try and focus on that instead.. $75 for 75th! 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. [3] [7], In April 2011 he was then hired by Fox affiliate WTIC-TV, where he forecasted for the 5:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. weather segments, as well as science reports weeknights at 4:00 P.M.[7] He was dismissed from the station after 19 months, for what the station identified as "inappropriate conduct". Ashley won an honorable mention due to her photo of lenticular clouds in 2008. 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. He is a man of above-average stature. [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. 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". Frank's "challenging" week sounded familiar to fellow meteorologists and television journalists across Connecticut. As of 2023, she is around 30 years old. 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. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. Ashley is around 37 years old. I worked construction in high school, and did maintenance work for 8 years when I was younger. Eversource said its crews will focus on the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Henri earlier this week. 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