The weather was uncooperative this past Saturday, forcing the West Haven Youth Soccer League to cancel a good chunk of its games. But not all was off, as many of the travel teams were able to brave the conditions and get some key games in. The … [Read more...] about Soccer travel teams brave rain
Westie Blue in Touch
The season has come to an end for the West Haven baseball team. Facing one of the top teams in the state, West Haven had no answers for Hand-Madison in a 14-3 loss in a game stopped after five innings due to the mercy rule on Senior Night at Piurek … [Read more...] about Westie Blue in Touch
Lady Devils prep for tourney
The West Haven softball team picked up its ninth victory of the season with a convincing 10-1 win over the Branford Hornets at Biondi Field on Monday night. Ivy Santos pitched a complete game allowing one unearned run on three hits while striking out … [Read more...] about Lady Devils prep for tourney
Haven takes a step toward development
Simon Property Group and The Haven Group, LLC applied last evening for site plan approval before the West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission, the first entitlement step towards building The Haven, a 235,000 square foot luxury outlet center. The … [Read more...] about Haven takes a step toward development
Historian’s corner
The Waddingham Mansion Exactly Where was It? Part II See part one here. See part three here. See part four here. See part five here. Note: We are grateful to Steve Hildrich for his extensive research on this subject, and for sharing … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Around town
Zumba fitness Zumba® Fitness classes are scheduled at the West Haven Public Library on 300 Elm St. Classes will be held twice a month on Saturdays at 10:30. This month’s dates includes May 26. It is 18-and-over, but all experience levels are … [Read more...] about Around town
At a glance
Ferraro gets unanimous nod State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) was unanimously endorsed Wednesday evening as the Republican candidate for the 117th District House seat, comprising parts of Milford, Orange and West Haven. “Since becoming your state … [Read more...] about At a glance
Dealing with the real world
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In the second century A.D., Jewish rebels who had stunned the Romans and liberated a portion of Judea overstruck imperial coins with images and a message of their own, "Year One of the Redemption of … [Read more...] about Dealing with the real world
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: My wife and I were driving down Peck Avenue and met a herd of 10 bicyclists in the middle of the road blocking it, popping wheelies, almost causing an accident and stopped traffic. POLICE TAKE ACTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie pie, its headin’ into the last week o’ May and we’re jest startin’ to see temperatures git above the pernt where yew can shut the heat down. Between the dampness and the rain coming down every other day, it seems, we ain’t had any time … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia