By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., called on Congress to fully finance the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund during a news conference Feb. 21 at West Haven Fire Department … [Read more...] about Blumenthal calls for 9/11 funding
Bantam A team falls in State Tournament
The West Haven Bantam A travel hockey team played in its Connecticut Hockey Conference Tier 3 State Tournament this weekend at the Northford Ice Pavilion. In their first game of the tournament on Thursday, the Blue Devils took on the CT … [Read more...] about Bantam A team falls in State Tournament
Huskies roll to WHGBL crown
The Gunning Law Huskies captured the West Haven Girls Basketball tournament championship with a 21-10 win over the Rings End Bruins Friday night at Seth Haley. The Huskies finished the year with a record of 16-1. The Huskies jumped out to an … [Read more...] about Huskies roll to WHGBL crown
Westie Blue In Touch
The first time Hamden and West Haven met this season, Hamden put on an offensive display and cruised past the Westies. Knowing West Haven was not going to let that happen again, the Green Dragons used an offense which saw 12 different players gather … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
Wizards crowned league champs
To top off the Wizards’ undefeated season, they were crowned Yankee League Champions after scoring more than1000 total points during trials and championships. The final meet of the season will be the All-Star Pentathlon. From championships, … [Read more...] about Wizards crowned league champs
Knights top NFI for seniors
Hockey beats NFI on Senior Day, basketball beats Hillhouse in SCC quarterfinal round, Alex Barbour competed in CIAC State Open Wrestling Meet, and swimmers hosted Xavier on Senior Day. Hockey -- Following the always bittersweet and emotional … [Read more...] about Knights top NFI for seniors
Devils dropped in OT by Falcons
The West Haven boys’ hockey team traveled to Middletown on Saturday morning to face the Xavier Falcons with playoff positioning on the line. Needing a victory to secure a home game in the postseason the Westies battled with the Falcons for 45 minutes … [Read more...] about Devils dropped in OT by Falcons
Happy at WHHS
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter West Haven High School Principal Dana Paredes knew she wanted to teach by the age of five and started by setting up her stuffed animals and dolls to teach class. She still remembers how cool it was when her … [Read more...] about Happy at WHHS
Historian’s corner
Winter Recess My, how times have changed! February, 1959 The boy leaned over the back of the sofa and steamed up the living room window with his breath; then he traced a big “D” on the glass with his finger. Outside the window, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I live on Lester Street. According to the snow parking ban, there is no parking on the even numbered side of the street, which is what I live on. I have a job where I need to get out of my driveway at any … [Read more...] about Gripevine