After a two-year hiatus, the Casey-O'Brien Chapter of the National Football Foundation will once again have a dinner honoring graduating seniors from area high schools and private schools with the chapter’s scholar-athlete awards. The past two years … [Read more...] about Simoncek and Galloway take NFF scholar honors
Gambardella shines in early going
After starting the season with a pair of victories and not allowing a run in either contest, the West Haven baseball team suffered its first defeat of the season with a 14-2 drubbing at the hands of Amity at Piurek Field in West Haven. With the loss, … [Read more...] about Gambardella shines in early going
Hidden Gems
When the sweet showers of April have pierced the drought of March... Thus did Chaucer's Canterbury Tales famously begin to describe that delicious first hint of real spring, a time when the earth warms and our thoughts turn to our own private … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Maritime Heritage Part VII See Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 The Quinnipiac Oystering Community When the first white settlers arrived at their “new … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Valedictorian, Salutatorian named
West Haven High School announced its Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2022 during its annual parade through the hallways of WHHS. Nabiha Khan was named the Valedictorian while Henry Slomba was named the Salutatorian. Khan has … [Read more...] about Valedictorian, Salutatorian named
Ricketts is a new Eli
Danielle Ricketts, a senior at West Haven High School and a student representative for the West Haven Board of Education, has been accepted to Yale University. “Yale University is the ideal school for me in every aspect, so being chosen to be … [Read more...] about Ricketts is a new Eli
UNH-SHA finalize a new pact
The University of New Haven and Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden have announced a new articulation agreement that will provide qualified Sacred Heart Academy graduates with a minimum of a 50 percent tuition scholarship that would be renewable for up to … [Read more...] about UNH-SHA finalize a new pact
Ukranian family arrives in city
Kristina Bizyayev is grateful she and her family are finally in the United States. "Thank God we are here and we are safe," she said. When Russia invaded Ukraine, it wasn't long before missiles reached the Bizyayev's town of Kharkiv, … [Read more...] about Ukranian family arrives in city
Prescription Drug Takeback Day set
West Haven’s Police Department, Youth and Family Services and Prevention Council are holding a Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 30. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at police headquarters, 200 Sawmill Road, and will … [Read more...] about Prescription Drug Takeback Day set
Sandy Point group organizes clean-up
Over the weekend, volunteers from the Sandy Point Neighborhood Association helped prepare for rare birds that will soon nest at Sandy Point Beach and Bird Sanctuary. Around 15 members and friends of the Association picked up plastic bottles and … [Read more...] about Sandy Point group organizes clean-up