The West Haven Youth Hockey League represented well in the Hershey Columbus Day weekend tournament as all five teams played in the tournament finals. The Bantam A squad took home the title, while the Mite A, Squirt A, Peewee A and Peewee A1 teams all … [Read more...] about Local teams fare well in PA tourney
Jr. Peewees 5-1
The Juniors Peewee team (6-1) matched up against the Stratford Redskins (5-2) in a game to decide the division and seeding in the Pop Warner playoffs. The Seahawks bested the Redskins, 7-0, in a tough and physical defensive match-up. Running back … [Read more...] about Jr. Peewees 5-1
Westies hope to rebound v. Rams
The West Haven football team had two weeks to prepare for the undefeated and No. 3-ranked Hand Tigers but, the Blue Devils were dominated by the Tigers, 47-6, at Strong Field in Madison on Friday night. On the opening drive, the Tigers drove down the … [Read more...] about Westies hope to rebound v. Rams
Cross-Country, football post ND victories
Cross-country and football post wins while Matthew Consorte remains torrid goal scorer for ND soccer in the latest weekly recap of ND Athletics. Meanwhile, Tommy Minar displayed a great amount of sportsmanship in sharing his first-place finish with … [Read more...] about Cross-Country, football post ND victories
Historian’s corner
West Haven’s Earliest Days Part III See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. We acknowledge the efforts of Lorraine Wood Rockefeller, who originally set these words down in about 1960. A footbridge was built … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Charter Revision update offered
By Edward Granfield Chairman, Charter Revisions Commission The West Haven Charter Revision Commission has reached what we consider our midpoint in the process and is conducting a review of our work to date. Our approach from day one was to … [Read more...] about Charter Revision update offered
Dems blame Constitution
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Democrats suffered a stinging loss in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, and have concluded that the constitutional system is to blame. You see, if only the Founders hadn't forged the Great … [Read more...] about Dems blame Constitution
Editorial
WHHS reconstruction plan arrives at major milestone Last week, the reconstruction of West Haven High School took a major leap forward with the “topping off” ceremony of the last girder placed in the first phase of reconstruction. The steel … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
As the leaves start to fall here in the Asylum by the Sea, Cobina’s lumbago acted up this week cuz o’ the sudden change in the weather. It’s heating season again, sweetie pie. The temps are below 40 in these parts, and it’s gonna be jest a few more … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
‘Topping off’ marks WHHS milestone
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City and state leaders signed a white-painted I-beam last Friday, signifying a major milestone in the rebuild of West Haven High School. Before it was erected the beam was marked and put into place in … [Read more...] about ‘Topping off’ marks WHHS milestone