Well, sweetie pie, here we are at the end of another calendar year. This isshew is the last of the year. No sense coming out a couple o’ days before Santa makes his trek from the Nawth Pole, advertisers are perty much done, and readers have lots more … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We sincerely hope that everyone who celebrated Thanksgiving had wonderful food and a family-filled holiday. Staff here at the library joined in on the fun with our own “Staffsgiving” food frenzy that week, too. Many … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
A case against tariffs
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The tariffs aren't helping Ronald Reagan famously said that the most frightening words in the English language are: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." U.S. manufacturers must know exactly what … [Read more...] about A case against tariffs
Collins announces for seat in 117th district
Republican Ray Collins III has officially filed his candidacy for state representative in Connecticut’s 117th District, which includes parts of West Haven, Orange and Milford. He is entering the race because the current representative has failed to … [Read more...] about Collins announces for seat in 117th district
NHSO concert aids school musicians
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the second straight year, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is performing a Holiday Extravaganza benefit concert at West Haven High School on Dec. 19. The 7 p.m. concert, held in the … [Read more...] about NHSO concert aids school musicians
Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore - 1779-1863 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
Menorah lighting slated Tuesday
The West Haven Green Hanukkah Menorah Lighting, presented by Mayor Dorinda Borer, is set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The lighting will mark the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day commemoration of rededication of the Temple … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting slated Tuesday
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Gifts of Christmas The holly in the windy hedgeAnd round the Manor House the yewWill soon be stripped to deck the ledge,The altar, font and arch and pew,So that the villagers can say'The church looks nice' … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Tree-lighting kicks off holidays
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Mayor Dorinda Borer and her special guest, St. Lawrence School fourth grader Madeline Rivera, to light the West Haven Green Christmas Tree during the city’s annual … [Read more...] about Tree-lighting kicks off holidays
Master Ferraro calls it a career
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer As the West Haven Academy of Karate marks its 50th anniversary, the moment it brings comes with a deep sense of pride, reflections and transformation. Founded in November of 1975 by Charles … [Read more...] about Master Ferraro calls it a career