The West Haven Seahawks sent three teams to the Southern Connecticut Pop Warner conference football championships this past weekend with no teams moving forward. The Mighty Mite team lost to a very talented Waterbury Patriot team, 20-7. Azriel … [Read more...] about Seahawks falter in Pop Warner finals
Westie Blue In Touch
While the regular season continues for the West Haven football team, the campaigns for both the volleyball and girls soccer teams have ended in the postseason with both teams falling on the road to Amity. The football team is back in the win … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
Westies top Acs
The West Haven football team hosted the Hillhouse Academics on Saturday night at Ken Strong Stadium. The Academics’ opening drive was stopped at the West Haven four-yard line when Jordan Berrios intercepted a pass with 6:55 left in the first quarter. … [Read more...] about Westies top Acs
Historian’s corner
I looked up to them all, and most of them are gone now. There were two of my Sunday School teachers: Mr. Muirhead, who had served in World War II and when asked about it, told a group of seven-year-olds, “Well, they pushed us, and we pushed them … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Nov 26, 1943 was a night from Hell
By Joseph Weber Special to the Voice This is the third installment from the Rohna Remembrance Committee of West Haven. It was first reported that 75 years ago PFC’s Pacifico Migliore, John Cox and Pasquale Logiodice had lost their lives in a … [Read more...] about Nov 26, 1943 was a night from Hell
Around town
Holiday Fair The Historical Society's annual Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Poli House, 686 Savin Ave., opposite the Green. Admission is free and the fair will run from 10-4. The traditional Giving Tree will be part of … [Read more...] about Around town
5-year plan is the only ‘plan’ we’ve got
By Aaron Charney City Council Ed. Note: At last week’s City Council meeting approving the five-year plan, Aaron Charney was the only dissenting vote. We asked him to explain his ideas for the city in an op-ed. The following is his response to … [Read more...] about 5-year plan is the only ‘plan’ we’ve got
America’s ‘loser’ problem
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's not any less awful for being so familiar. The last three high-profile attacks that have convulsed the nation, two in recent weeks, have been carried out by fringe loners who fit the stereotype of the … [Read more...] about America’s ‘loser’ problem
Editorial
Armistice Day 100 years on Monday we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was then … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: If you are a regular reader of this column, you are discovering various members of your city government are not responding or recognizing your complaints either through Gripe Vine or personal contact with the mayor’s … [Read more...] about Gripevine