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
The week in photos – September 18, 2025
Special Olympians roll into city
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice More than 270 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Connecticut Fall Festival bocce competition at the city’s Old Grove Park courts Saturday and Sunday. The 2025 Unified Sports Fall … [Read more...] about Special Olympians roll into city
King tapped ‘Hispanic of Year’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Latino resident Abelardo King has been tapped to receive the city’s coveted Hispanic American of the Year award on Friday, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Borer and the West Haven Hispanic … [Read more...] about King tapped ‘Hispanic of Year’
Dear Felicia
Well, honeybunch, in jest a few days the “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” immortalized by Nat King Cole soooooo many years ago, will be a fond memory. The Autumnal Equinox is upon us, and that means in a very little white trees will start changing … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! It’s starting to feel like fall again and your local librarians are more than ready for sweater weather! Stop by the Ora Mason Library in October to pick up their adult take & make kit–a DIY Mini Pumpkin Scrub. … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Sen. Kaine is an ignoramus
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Tim Kaine needs to report to a remedial civics class as soon as possible. The Virginia senator and former vice presidential candidate expressed outrage at a congressional hearing that a Trump nominee … [Read more...] about Sen. Kaine is an ignoramus