Hard to believe, sweets, but here it is the end o’ June and – finally – life seems to be getting back to what we can term “normal.” Of course, the barbarians are storming the gates, tearing down statues and causing ruckuses that they themselves can’t … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pfaff’s Family Market What brought them to America? For the Pilgrims, it was the search for a new home where they could practice their religion freely and without fear. For some later generations … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
A contemptible betrayal of trust
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had big news last week -- the city is opening up its iconic Lakefront Trail after months of being closed off as part of a COVID-19 lockdown. That Lightfoot kept the … [Read more...] about A contemptible betrayal of trust
Editorial
Adulthood. Are you ready? Congratulations Class of 2020! For those of you who are ending your collegiate careers, we hope you find a life’s work that will be fulfilling, and become contributing members of your community and family. For … [Read more...] about Editorial
VIA, city spar over building sale
The committee dedicated to running the city’s library system has taken issue with the way the city handled the sale of one of its venues, and certain declarations made in defense of the sale. The Village Improvement Association issued a statement … [Read more...] about VIA, city spar over building sale
Hand sanitizers donated to WHCH
Last week, members of the West Haven City Council presented West Haven Community House (WHCH) Executive Director, Patricia Stevens, and Board of Directors President, William Heffernan III, “UConn Nation” hand sanitizers for the nonprofit … [Read more...] about Hand sanitizers donated to WHCH
WHHS students take prizes for essays
Alana Orecchio, a junior at West Haven High School, won third prize of $300 in the 2020 Connecticut Foundation for Open Government’s Forrest Palmer High School Statewide Essay Contest. Alana wrote about the Killingly Board of Education decision to … [Read more...] about WHHS students take prizes for essays
Drive-through graduation a go next week
Ending quite a remarkable senior year, the West Haven High School Class of 2020 will complete its scholastic career with the first-even drive-through graduation ceremony. A virtual commencement was conducted two weeks ago, but a method of handing out … [Read more...] about Drive-through graduation a go next week
The week in photos – June 4, 2020
Students and distance learning, part 2
They have their opinions. Part 2. Read part 1. Recently, students in grades 5 & 6 participated in an online letter writing assignment, offering their opinions about distance learning in a letter to Superintendent … [Read more...] about Students and distance learning, part 2