The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team won its only game of the weekend as it dominated Southern Stars A1, 8-1, on Saturday night at the Milford Ice Pavilion. Five different Blue Devils scored goals to lead a balanced offensive effort. Ethan … [Read more...] about Westies dominate Stars in 8-1 romp
Raines notches 32 in 80-68 win
It was another busy week for the winter sports teams. Basketball stayed unbeaten with two impressive wins, hockey had an undefeated week, wrestling finished sixth at Eagle Classic, indoor track ran well at the SCC Coaches Invitational, and swimmers … [Read more...] about Raines notches 32 in 80-68 win
Westie swimmers overtake Greenies
The West Haven boys’ and diving team defeated the Hamden Green Dragons, 100-83, on Wednesday afternoon at the WHHS Pool. In individual events, the Blue Devils got victories from Bryan Barrington in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle, Luis Lopez in … [Read more...] about Westie swimmers overtake Greenies
Trees, bags a no-no for city pick-up
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags and other items can become … [Read more...] about Trees, bags a no-no for city pick-up
Borer named co-chair of women’s panel
Following their first organizational meetings of the 2019 Legislative Session, State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) was named leader to represent the Democratic members and State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas (R- Naugatuck) was elected to lead the Republican … [Read more...] about Borer named co-chair of women’s panel
Historian’s corner
Rationing and Victory Gardens If you were a child growing up in the Fifties or Sixties, you probably recall hearing something about them. In his later years, Father would tell The Boy about how commodities such as gasoline, coal, and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: To refresh my readers, I have been receiving your complaints and will publish them in Gripe Vine. My efforts to obtain responses and answers to your issues have been ignored at the mayor’s office. As you may remember, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
FBI is not meant to rule us
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The FBI took it upon itself to determine whether the president of the United States is a threat to national security. No one had ever before thought that this was an appropriate role for the FBI, a subordinate … [Read more...] about FBI is not meant to rule us
Editorial
MSM showed its bias The mainstream media took it on the chin over the weekend, not once but twice. Between the glee-turned-glum crash of the Buzzfeed story about Donald Trump suborning perjury and the quick-before-we-learn-the-facts virtue … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Welcome to Cold Central, honey bunch. As Iyam scribing this week’s missive, Momma Nature has decided to put these parts in a deep freeze. It’s only supposed to last a couple o’ days and then get back to normal, only to git cold again. It is winter, I … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia