By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice There’s a new champion. Eighth-grader Daniel Stewart of Harry M. Bailey Middle School won the 44th Annual West Haven Public School District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the West Haven High … [Read more...] about 8th grader wins 44th spelling bee
Couples wed half-century honored by city
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer honored 22 married couples of at least 50 years at the city’s annual Valentine’s Day party Friday. Maple Street residents Walter and Myrna Clinton, who have been married … [Read more...] about Couples wed half-century honored by city
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part II See part 1 | part 3 Bennett Rink, 1980: Maryellen DiBianco spotted the puck speeding toward the goal: Immediately, she leaped into its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City workers take mandatory ethics class
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City employees attended mandatory ethics training led by officials from the Office of State Ethics in the Harriet C. North Community Room at City Hall. Mayor Dorinda Borer required all city … [Read more...] about City workers take mandatory ethics class
New market opens at former Silver’s site
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer cut a blue ribbon with La Antillana Meat & Produce owner Eduard Tejeda and his business partner, Nelson Chalas, to celebrate the grand opening of the Latin American grocery … [Read more...] about New market opens at former Silver’s site
Hidden Gems
Regina Bohn is a West Haven resident who has been sewing as a business for 45 years this month. Offering lessons at her shop on Campbell Ave and through her own show on YouTube, she is also something of an influencer. “Time to Sew with Regina” … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Mite A’s score early, often v. Windsor A
The West Haven Mite A hockey team hosted South Windsor A and the Westies got on the scoreboard early and often with multiple goals by Landon Alling, Maddy Bruder and Austin Picard. Jack Weiss and Brayden Gagliardi also scored, Quinn Uscilla … [Read more...] about Mite A’s score early, often v. Windsor A
Westies blank Greenies, 5-0
In the first meeting between rivals Hamden and West Haven, the Green Dragons controlled play and never let West Haven get going in a Hamden victory. The Westies were looking for a different tune on Saturday. With an old-time rivalry feel, the … [Read more...] about Westies blank Greenies, 5-0
The week in photos – February 8, 2024
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I drive through West Haven every day and I am wondering when the Ward-Heitman museum will reopen and share its memories with the people in this city. Many cities in Connecticut stand with pride in offering ur early … [Read more...] about Gripevine