A “Memorial Jam” in honor of the late John Ziada, known as “Johnny Z” is scheduled for Sunday, June 19 from noon to 6 at the West Haven Italian-American Club, 85 Chase Lane. Tickets are $40 per person. Featured performers are the Johnny Z … [Read more...] about Johnny Z jam slated for Sunday
17 WHHS students complete program
For five Saturdays in April and May, 17 West Haven High School students participated in the CICSTART program sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Connecticut’s Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. CICSTART is a … [Read more...] about 17 WHHS students complete program
‘Healthy Minds, Bodies’ focus of program
Four teachers and 44 third and fourth graders from Alma E. Pagels Elementary School are participating in an inter-district program called, “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.” Students at Pagels are joined by their peers at Bradley School (Derby) and … [Read more...] about ‘Healthy Minds, Bodies’ focus of program
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing as I have a huge gripe with our mayor we have running our city. How dare she postpone the Fireworks to Labor Day weekend again!! When the carnival at the church was postponed, reasons were due to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist What is a Father? Father’s Day originated as local celebration in 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge supported the establishment of a national Father’s Day. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Alum bankrolls UNH athletics upgrade
University of New Haven President Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., announced last week that the institution has received a $3 million commitment from Jeffery P. Hazell ’83, ’10 Hon. that will serve as the lead gift for the renovation of the university’s … [Read more...] about Alum bankrolls UNH athletics upgrade
Gagliardi pitches Jays to 10-8 win
Anthony Gagliardi pitched five innings and had nine strikeouts as the Blue Jays defeated the Orioles by a score of 10-8. Colin Watson had 2 hits and 2 RBIs and Logan Pascarella had a hit and 2 RBIs and brothers, Emmanual and Elijah Williams, each had … [Read more...] about Gagliardi pitches Jays to 10-8 win
Youth lax team ends its season
The West Haven Lacrosse 5/6 team wrapped up its season with a split of games in a jamboree in Milford. The Blue Devils trailed Milford, 2-0, with three minutes to play and exploded for three goals in the win. Anthony Dimeglio, AJ Farrell … [Read more...] about Youth lax team ends its season
Youth Soccer ends its spring season
It was a great final weekend of the season for the West Haven Youth Soccer League last weekend. Milano & Wanat lost on the final day of the season to the very skilled Elite Soccer Camp Tsunamis, with the Tsunamis picking up the 5-1 … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer ends its spring season
Westies’ hopes dashed in CIAC tourney losses
In the hour-long drive it took the West Haven baseball team to travel to Manchester to open the Class LL state tournament, Gianni Gambardella and his senior teammates had plenty of time to think. The obvious thought was the game could be their last … [Read more...] about Westies’ hopes dashed in CIAC tourney losses