After a thrilling overtime victory over Simsbury three days earlier, the West Haven hockey team was looking to extend its heroics. Instead, the Westies suffered a bitter defeat. Using a goal just over five minutes into the third period, Guilford … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
Devils edge Eagles
West Haven Girls basketball resumed play following the holiday break. The Prospect Beach Club Blue Devils picked up their first win of the year with an 8-7 win over the Napoli Parts Eagles. Micah Pullen hit for six and Madison McGuire also score … [Read more...] about Devils edge Eagles
Squirt A team beats New Canaan
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team went 1-1 this weekend and now stands at 20-14-3 overall on the season. The Blue Devils lost a close game to Wallingford A, 4-3, and then bounced back to shut out New Canaan A1, 5-0. On Saturday … [Read more...] about Squirt A team beats New Canaan
Knights trip up Jesuits, 3-2 in OT
While they never really took a break, the winter sports teams returned to action and started the new year on the right foot with a big hockey win over Fairfield Prep and the basketball team staying undefeated with a win over the Jesuits s well. … [Read more...] about Knights trip up Jesuits, 3-2 in OT
Sharks top Green Dragons, 4-1
After disposing the Guilford Indians, 6-0, earlier in the week, the West Haven/Sacred Heart girls’ hockey team paid a visit to the Hamden Green Dragons on Saturday afternoon. The Westie Sharks spotted the Dragons an early 1-0 lead before kicking it … [Read more...] about Sharks top Green Dragons, 4-1
Annual clothing, toy drives Donations overwhelm Community House staff
The true meaning of the holiday spirit is to give back. Here in West Haven, that spirit is alive and well as evidenced by a large variety of donations made to the West Haven Community House. Each year, many individuals and local businesses … [Read more...] about Annual clothing, toy drives Donations overwhelm Community House staff
Students collect holiday ‘Toys for Joy’
By Josh LaBella Voice Staff Reporter Liana Suarez, a senior at West Haven High School, said she wants to put her best foot forward by helping the community that gave her a childhood. For that reason, she said, she decided to join the Peer … [Read more...] about Students collect holiday ‘Toys for Joy’
Historian’s corner
Sy Swan Part I See part 2 here. Mother set the telephone gently back into the cradle. She stared at the wall for a moment, and then turned to father. “Sy Swan died last night.” “What!?” “They said that … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Obituary
Richard E. Turkington Richard E. Turkington passed away Jan. 3, 2019 at the age of 93. He was born Sept. 19, 1925, son of the late Richard and Edith Proctor Turkington. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and was a … [Read more...] about Obituary
Letters
Dog owners must show respect I have lived in West Haven all 70 years of my life and have seen many changes, both for the good, and, unfortunately, many for the not-so-good. We are all aware of the financial problems facing our city, but that is … [Read more...] about Letters