By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The West Haven High School band will be playing their first concert in the new auditorium Thursday at 7:30. Band director Cassandra Marcella Marcella, who has been in her position for 18 years, said … [Read more...] about WHHS Blue Devils Band preps for Winter Concert
Wizards lose first of season to Madison
The West Haven Wizards lost a close meet to the Madison Marlins, 310-349. They are now 2-1 on the season. Despite the hard-fought loss, the Wizards showed their strength and heart. A total of 116 swimmers had personal best times in one or more of … [Read more...] about Wizards lose first of season to Madison
Mite C team goes 1-1 in ice action
The West Haven Mite C team played twice this weekend, going 1-1. On Saturday, the team hosted the Hamden Mite C's, with the Westies coming out on top, 11-4. Hamden jumped to an early lead, but West Haven quickly answered when Logan Minio converted … [Read more...] about Mite C team goes 1-1 in ice action
Seahawks cheer teams capture national titles
The West Haven Seahawks cheerleading squads competed against the champions of the other seven regions and brought home the Ray Tellier Midget Football league’s first national championships. The Junior Peewee (9 and 10), Peewee (11 and 12) and … [Read more...] about Seahawks cheer teams capture national titles
Mike Last a man of many hats
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Serving in a number of roles in West Haven politics over the years, City Treasurer and Democratic Town Committee Chairman Michael Last said the time of the party boss is over. Last, who was born and … [Read more...] about Mike Last a man of many hats
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist I’ll be Home for Christmas I'll be home for ChristmasYou can count on mePlease have snow and mistletoeAnd presents on the treeChristmas Eve will find meWhere the love-light gleamsI'll be home for ChristmasIf … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Jingle Bell Rock House
On Dec. 6, Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven was filled with people for the annual WPLR Chaz & AJ Toy drive. The event was a huge success raising an astounding $162,484 to provide toys for children in need this holiday season. The entertainment … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Rock House
Rossi, city cited during CCM convention
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi was presented with a framed certificate from Connecticut Conference of Municipalities President Neil M. O’Leary and Trinity College professor Daniel J. Mrozowski on Dec. 3 for … [Read more...] about Rossi, city cited during CCM convention
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers, This is the time of year when we all reflect on the past days and months and for years, going on 17 years, at the end of each year, I publish in Gripe Vine, the highlights, both good that had occurred during 2019. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Soderman’s heroics legendary
Bill Soderman’s engagement with German panzers and infantry lasted over 16 hours, until mid-morning on Dec. 18. The environment that night and morning was a perfect match for Bill’s stealth and cunning, with almost no moon and very heavy fog after … [Read more...] about Soderman’s heroics legendary