The West Haven football team traveled to Middletown to face the Xavier Falcons on Friday afternoon at Larry McHugh Field. After the West Haven defense forced the Falcons to go three and out on their first drive, the Blue Devils wasted little time … [Read more...] about Devils roll by Xavier, 39-14; facing Gaels
Lodge honors 1st responders
Annawon Lodge, 115 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Worshipful Master Steven R. Mullins announces the recipients of the Lodge's First Responders Awards. Awards will be presented to a representative from each first responding authority in the City … [Read more...] about Lodge honors 1st responders
Around town
Concert and dinner The First Baptist Church of West Haven is inviting you to a Christmas Concert and Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. The main performer will be the Martine Bruno or Angel of New York, who recently appeared in a PBS segment. There … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
West Haven’s Earliest Days Part VI See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. See part 6 here. We acknowledge the efforts of Lorraine Wood Rockefeller, who originally set these words down in about … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Third world is right at home
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's appropriate that the U.N. special rapporteur devoted to adequate housing has visited encampments in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Mumbai -- and San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. The homeless situation … [Read more...] about Third world is right at home
Editorial
State's electorate continues to go down the same paths The 2018 election is over, and, unfortunately, the State of Connecticut’s voters decided to stay with the status quo. The election of Ned Lamont last week promises to be subject the state – and … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: The trucks continue to invade Voss Road. I haven’t seen a patrol car in this area yet unless they do it while I am not here or asleep. At any rate, the trucks travelling on Voss Road, don’t seem to be reading the signs on … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Headin’ toward the end o’ the year…cruisin’ downhill effen yew ask Cobina. Wow, hard to believe but we’re getting toward the end o’ 2018. The next isshew is gonna be the Turkey Day publication, and as per usual we’ll run the two football teams as is … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Golf tournament scores $7,784 for cancer research
About 100 golfers turned out for a good cause as longtime West Haven businessman Frank Cuomo, owner of Elm Cafe at 124 Elm St., hosted the 20th annual Elm Cafe Golf Tournament Sept. 17 at Alling Memorial Golf Club in New Haven. The tournament, which … [Read more...] about Golf tournament scores $7,784 for cancer research
Community Thanksgiving Dinner needs aid
Thanksgiving can be a time of great joy or great sorrow for some. With the coming of the holiday season, those with families and circles of friends rejoice in those relationships, while those who have no family or few friends, many times, are left to … [Read more...] about Community Thanksgiving Dinner needs aid