West Haven has a long history of producing amazing athletes. This rich tradition seems to be continuing in a 14-year-old resident by the name of Pearson Hill. The amazing thing about this young man is that he is getting national attention prior to … [Read more...] about Pearson Hill headed to Canton, OH
12-U All-Stars advance, get ousted
The West Haven 12-U All-Stars advanced to the playoff portion in tournament play this week. The Westies split their first two games of the week to secure a spot in the playoff portion of the tournament. The Westies opened the week with a 5-0 … [Read more...] about 12-U All-Stars advance, get ousted
Post 71 looking for turn-around
With games ticking off the clock, each become important for the Branford American Legion baseball team. Trailing Hamden by one game in the loss column in a battle for Zone II supremacy, Branford needs to take advantage of its … [Read more...] about Post 71 looking for turn-around
Historian’s corner
If only the West Haven Green could talk about the July Fourths in its past. Without doubt, the most memorable was 239 years ago. Being a Sunday, the Green was filled with West Haveners on their way to services at the First Congregational Church. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Borer touts work of panel in dental health
State Representative Dorinda Borer (D-115), vice-chairman of the legislature’s Public Health Committee, touted some of the committee’s accomplishments this past session, making significant impact on the oral health of Connecticut’s residents. She … [Read more...] about Borer touts work of panel in dental health
Roe v. Wade: flawed decision
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The prospect of overturning Roe v. Wade will be at the foreground of the battle over Justice Anthony Kennedy's replacement, and it should be. Roe is judicially wrought social legislation pretending to the … [Read more...] about Roe v. Wade: flawed decision
Editorial
City’s fiscal austerity plan affecting our everyday life West Haven is going through austere times. Anyone who has paid the least bit of attention regarding the city’s fiscal policies over the last few years knows this. Most residents, who don’t … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been a resident of West Haven for three years and in that time I have had more close calls as a pedestrian with motorists than in a decade living in larger cities. The worst experiences have been on the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie pie, the berg is still comin’ to terms with its fiscal problems, and last week was a good example. I don’t know whether it was the fack that we had our foist real heatwave of the summer or people are jest more ornery than in the past, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Found money aids reading program reboot
Thanks to a grant from the New Alliance Foundation and an anonymous donor, the West Haven Library will once again be hosting a Ready for the Grade program for six weeks throughout the summer. The program focuses on helping to reach low-income, … [Read more...] about Found money aids reading program reboot