By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Latino journalist Abelardo King received the city’s coveted Hispanic American of the Year award at the seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 19. During a midday ceremony on … [Read more...] about King feted at city’s Hispanic of Year
‘Wimbash’ returns to aid local bands
Legendary bassist and Living Colour member Doug Wimbish brings the WimBash Music Festival to Joey C’s Boathouse, 955 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford, on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a day of electrifying musical performances, community celebration and culinary … [Read more...] about ‘Wimbash’ returns to aid local bands
Horvath’s hat trick paces Youth Soccer
The last two weeks have seen plenty of action in the West Haven Youth Soccer League. The Keenan Funeral Home Maroon Dragons had a great game against the West Haven Italian American Civic Association. Caleb Horvath was on fire netting three … [Read more...] about Horvath’s hat trick paces Youth Soccer
Team West Haven hosts 25th Ryan’s Walk, Oct. 5
At a young age Ryan Carew, son of Rich and Kathy Carew (Mulkerin School of Irish Dance), joined Team West Haven’s Special Olympics program, first on the track team and then moved on to swimming. Ryan was always there keeping people happy and making … [Read more...] about Team West Haven hosts 25th Ryan’s Walk, Oct. 5
Local artists to participate in ‘Open Studios” weekend
City-Wide Open Studios, a tradition of artists opening their studios up to the public, will once again take place during the month of October, thanks to the goodwill of local creatives and their continuing grassroots cooperation. The month-long, … [Read more...] about Local artists to participate in ‘Open Studios” weekend
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Autumn on Derby Avenue, 1913 - 1923 By Loretta BonTempo Forte Loretta grew up in a large brick and stone house on Derby Ave in Allingtown. Although the area seemed rural, and most of the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Westies lose heartbreaker; boys soccer ups mark to 9-2
The West Haven football team may be young, but it proved it is not going to back down from anyone. Traveling to Westport to face seventh-ranked Staples, the Westies came within a kick of pulling off the upset. A 38-yard field goal off the … [Read more...] about Westies lose heartbreaker; boys soccer ups mark to 9-2
Satchel Paige v. West Haven Sailors
By Dominic Konareski Voice Staff Writer Barnstorming is now a forgotten era of baseball’s past but go back to the mid 1900’s and it was all the rage with thousands of people flocking out to see the offseason contests. Barnstorming … [Read more...] about Satchel Paige v. West Haven Sailors
Grind to call Morse Park complex home
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer on Sept. 18 announced an exciting new partnership between the city and The Grind LLC, a premier travel baseball program across Connecticut and the Northeast. The Grind, … [Read more...] about Grind to call Morse Park complex home
