By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Milton C. Cochran, USMCPart I See Part 2 | Part 3 Antoinette “Toni” Cochran awoke suddenly; she sat bolt upright in the darkness and shook her husband: “Bus, Bus, wake up! Something terrible has happened … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Veterans’ groups honor Granfield
During a brief ceremony aboard the Black Mariah, Captain Kathy Granfield was awarded a plaque designating her non-profit program, Veteran Angler Charters, as a Purple Heart Trail member. The award was presented by Major Dan Eddinger, CT … [Read more...] about Veterans’ groups honor Granfield
Around Town
Garden Club plans monthly meeting The West Haven Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, at Ora Mason Library, 260 Benham Hill Road, at noon. Members will bring their lunch and the program will be presenter, Jo-Ann … [Read more...] about Around Town
Hidden Gems
Life tends to get busier in the Fall. One glance at the average household’s calendar will reveal how much we get to be like those squirrels darting around - easily double and triple-booked this time of year. So, it makes good sense that we might look … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Mite B squad back on the ice vs. Darien
The West Haven Mite B team was back in action this weekend. On Saturday, the Westies faced a determined Dairen 8U team. The Mite B offense was led by Keegan Jackson and Santino Martin. The Mite B’s fought hard to limit scoring … [Read more...] about Mite B squad back on the ice vs. Darien
Soccer teams compete in annual WHIT
On Columbus Day weekend, the West Haven Youth Soccer League hosted the annual tournament, the West Haven Invitational Tournament, or WHIT. Besides a weekend of good soccer and sportsmanship, the tournament also raises money for Breast Cancer … [Read more...] about Soccer teams compete in annual WHIT
Devils rebound after tough loss
After suffering a its first loss of the season against Hamden, the West Haven football team has responded in fine fashion. The Westies have bounced back with a pair of wins, including a 27-20 victory over Fairfield Warde Friday evening in Fairfield. … [Read more...] about Devils rebound after tough loss
Senior Center launches newsletter for members
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Senior Center reopened its doors July 8, and every day since has welcomed its membership of residents 55 and older with open arms. WHSC, based at 201 Noble St. and operated by … [Read more...] about Senior Center launches newsletter for members
Fed probe of COVID expenditures rocks city
A raid on City Hall Friday and calls for a forensic audit into the expenditure of federal COVID-19 relief funds, reverberated through West Haven, with federal, state and city agencies collaborating in a joint probe. Mayor Nancy N. Rossi ended days of … [Read more...] about Fed probe of COVID expenditures rocks city
Annual report positive for WHCH, despite pandemic
While the world wrestled with Covid-19 during the past year, West Haven Community House had its own sets of struggles and accomplishments as noted in its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21. According to Executive Director Patty Stevens, … [Read more...] about Annual report positive for WHCH, despite pandemic