Articles by Steve Yablonski

The event, held Saturday at Wright’s Landing boat launch, attracted more than 100 “plungers” of all ages. Funds raised by the frosty fundraiser will benefit the Special Olympics.

October 2012 was cloudy and a little wetter than normal. But it was also warmer than average; continuing a streak going back to April of 2011, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service.

UPDATE: Victim identified. State Police are investigating a one-car fatal accident that  occurred early Thursday morning. The crash happened at about 5 a.m. on Johnson Road in  New Haven. The victim was the sole occupant of the vehicle, troopers said.