By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Harriet North’s Savin Rock This week’s column was written by beloved former West Haven Historian, the late Harriet North (1904-1998), and originally printed on Aug. 9, 1982: “On these hot, muggy days of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Arbelaez feted as Hispanic-American of ‘26
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colombian restaurateur Juan Carlos Arbeláez received the city’s prestigious Hispanic American of the Year award at the eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Oct. 2. During the midday … [Read more...] about Arbelaez feted as Hispanic-American of ‘26
Frosolone celebrates Italian-American honor
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and the West Haven Italian Heritage Committee honored longtime West Haven Italian American Civic Association President Paul M. Frosolone as the city’s primo Italiano at the 27th … [Read more...] about Frosolone celebrates Italian-American honor
Public Safety Expo brings out the crowd
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the sixth straight year, the city joined West Haven’s three fire departments to celebrate Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and … [Read more...] about Public Safety Expo brings out the crowd
Xavier alum Levis on Jets’ practice squad
Will Levis was born in Newton, MA, but attended and played for Xavier High School in Connecticut. Levis was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the second pick of the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Many expected the Kentucky … [Read more...] about Xavier alum Levis on Jets’ practice squad
U-14 boys fall in final of annual WHIT play
West Haven Youth Soccer once again hosted the WHIT, with 64 teams from all over the state converging on West Haven to play a full slate of games. The West Haven U14 boys team had a strong tournament, going 2-1-1, with their only loss coming in … [Read more...] about U-14 boys fall in final of annual WHIT play
Twilight League looks to expand to six teams
The West Haven Twilight League has announced that the league is looking to grow its baseball community and expand. The league announcement came just several weeks into the offseason in late September, with the league posting on its social media … [Read more...] about Twilight League looks to expand to six teams
Westies, UNH collab to curb leg cramps
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice When West Haven High School opened its football season against Cheshire on Sept. 11, the game provided an early test for the team and an opportunity to learn from the demands of competition. The game was … [Read more...] about Westies, UNH collab to curb leg cramps
UNH community mourns O’Shea
Tragedy struck during the night hours of Friday, Oct.16, shocking the University of New Haven. Chargers’ hockey assistant captain Ryan O’Shea was struck and killed in a wrong-way driver accident on I-91 South on his way home from UNH’s home opening … [Read more...] about UNH community mourns O’Shea
Youth sports coverage
As part of its initiative to generate more information coming from the public, the Voice is seeking writer/correspondents for the various spring and summer youth programs offered in various sports. Currently, only the West Haven Youth Soccer … [Read more...] about Youth sports coverage