By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist If Hillary Clinton could deliver a political speech half as effectively as Oprah Winfrey, she might be president today. The actress, media mogul and erstwhile queen of daytime TV gave what, if she ever … [Read more...] about The reality of an Oprah run
Editorial
If the country ever wanted an abject lesson in the essence of “Progressive” governance, it has been living one for the past few years, and continues to see – exactly – what Progressives had hoped would happen. First, though, a history lesson. At … [Read more...] about Editorial
At a glance
Tax help offered in West Haven The West Haven Senior Center is offering a free tax preparation service to help low- to middle-income taxpayers. The AARP Tax-Aide program is available by appointment from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, … [Read more...] about At a glance
Dear Felicia
Well sweets, here we are past the halfway pernt of the month, and as Iyam scribing this week’s missive to you, I see that our January Thaw was short-lived and that snow is in the forecast again – not much, but enuff. We had a couple o’ nice days, but … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Leo Kelly returns as tree warden
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A familiar face has returned as the city’s tree warden. Leo Kelly, who served as tree warden from Jan. 28, 2013, to Dec. 1, 2014, was sworn in by Assistant City Clerk Sharon Recchia as Mayor Nancy R. … [Read more...] about Leo Kelly returns as tree warden
Knights win three in Disney tourney
Winter sports are in full swing for the five Notre Dame winter sports teams. Here is a quick update of each through the first part of the season. Basketball The basketball team is off to a 4-3 start highlighted by winning three games in the KSA … [Read more...] about Knights win three in Disney tourney
Squirt A sextet splits
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team split a pair of close games this weekend. The Blue Devils lost, 5-4, to the Riverhawks A on Saturday, before rebounding to defeat Greater New Haven Warriors A1, 6-4, on Sunday. The Westies are now 24-8-2 … [Read more...] about Squirt A sextet splits
Westie skaters back on track
After starting the season with three, tough losses, the West Haven hockey team got things back on track. After defeating the St. Joseph Cadets 7-5, the Westies hosted the Simsbury Trojans on Wednesday night at the Bennett Rink. After spotting the … [Read more...] about Westie skaters back on track
Around town
Tree reminders, holiday pickups The city reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Plastic bags and other items can become tangled in the machine that grinds the trees into compost. Also, … [Read more...] about Around town
Churchill saved civilization
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist This year's best movie about a spirited band of resisters fighting an empire of evil isn't the latest entry in the "Star Wars" franchise, but "Darkest Hour," an extraordinarily deft and moving depiction of the … [Read more...] about Churchill saved civilization