Terry’s Honey-Dew Popcorn It was one of many Savin Rock Icons: Terry’s sold popcorn, Honey-Dew popcorn, cotton candy, and candy apples. If you are a West Havener aged thirty or more, chances are you remember Terry’s popcorn … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Summer Champions
The Gray Team, the champions of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Girls Summer Fun Basketball League, show their medals at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane on Aug. 14. Front row, from left, are Maddie Kelly, Karine DaSilva, … [Read more...] about Summer Champions
Locals win medals in World Championships
A small group of West Haven martial artist who train at the West Haven Academy of karate competed in the 6th Biennial Worldwide Tang Soo Do World Championships, which were held at the DoubleTree Hotel Marriott at Universal in Orlando … [Read more...] about Locals win medals in World Championships
Diamond Club to honor Anquillare
The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club, Inc., will hold its 15th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 12, at The Woodwinds in Branford. Among the honorees is former West Haven High School baseball coach and current … [Read more...] about Diamond Club to honor Anquillare
Letters
Weinstein makes case for primary Earlier this year, I sat in my kitchen surrounded by family enjoying a routine dinner when my life immediately changed. During casual dinner-table conversation, simple chit-chat was converted into a more serious … [Read more...] about Letters
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti endorses Cohen nomination
Republican Mayoral Candidate, Barry Lee Cohen, was endorsed by Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, in what both termed, “a transformational time for West Haven residents to usher in positive change, transparency, and accountability to city government.” … [Read more...] about Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti endorses Cohen nomination
Named Post 196 Commander
Longtime West Haven resident, Colleen St.Clair Weatherspoon of 187 White St. was elected as the first female Commander at American Legion Post 196, located at 25 Merwin Avenue, Milford. Weatherspoon graduated West Haven High School in 1982 and … [Read more...] about Named Post 196 Commander
The week in photos – August 17, 2023
Dems avoid primary; Mullins opts write-in
The race for mayor was whittled down in both parties, with one averting a Sept. 12 primary, while the other saw one candidate drop out, opting instead for write-in status in November. Democrat Dorinda Borer averted a primary last week when it … [Read more...] about Dems avoid primary; Mullins opts write-in
Snag to delay stadium opening
The story of the rehab of the fields and track at the Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex is one of good news and bad news. The good news is the field at Ken Strong Stadium will be laid and in playable condition by Sept. 14, the night the Westies have … [Read more...] about Snag to delay stadium opening