By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Before the Texas church shooter encountered any police officers, he was run off a highway and dead. He had been shot and chased by two private citizens who took it upon themselves to respond to a heinous crime … [Read more...] about Private citizens saved lives
Editorial
Following her stunning victory in the September primary, Nancy Rossi won last week’s municipal election in convincing fashion, capturing 48 percent of the vote in a three-way race. The vote ended one of the most contentious intramural fights the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
The Silly Season is over for another two years – the local Silly Season that is – and there were jest a couple o’ surprises to be had when the voting was over Nov. 7. Sammy Bluejay was fluttering betwixt the two Demmie headquarters – the official one … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
New carillion brings back city tradition
For decades, pedestrians who happened to be in the area around the Green at noontime or after 6 p.m. heard a familiar sound. The electric carillon would echo familiar hymn tunes to the area. Many times people would be heard humming the familiar … [Read more...] about New carillion brings back city tradition
City families have a ‘Minute to Win It’
Last week West Haven Community House (WHCH) held its 7th annual “Minute to Win It” family game night, a collaborative tradition with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) students where families participate in the challenging games and … [Read more...] about City families have a ‘Minute to Win It’
Dinner chair requests help for 6th dinner
It’s been going on for almost three decades in some form or other, but the most recent iteration of the “Community Thanksgiving Dinner” heads into its sixth year with organizers looking to make this year’s celebration one of the most successful in … [Read more...] about Dinner chair requests help for 6th dinner
Sports: Knights fall to Cross; booters lose in CIAC
Fall sports season is winding down at Notre Dame. Cross country season is over with many of those athletes preparing for winter track. Football loses late lead falling to Cross on Senior Night and soccer makes post-season but loses to Berlin in … [Read more...] about Sports: Knights fall to Cross; booters lose in CIAC
Sports: Seahawks’ JVs, Peewees move to title contests
The West Haven Seahawks Peewee team and Junior Varsity team will advance to the Southern Connecticut Championship games to be held in West Haven at Veterans Memorial Park on Bull Hill Lane this weekend. The Peewee team (8-1) topped the Manchester … [Read more...] about Sports: Seahawks’ JVs, Peewees move to title contests
Mite A sextet tops Roughriders
The West Haven Mite A travel hockey team faced off against the Norwalk Roughriders at home this Saturday. Andrew Grillo contributed to its win with a hat trick. Brooklyn Maher hustled to the puck and made it tough for her opponents to get by … [Read more...] about Mite A sextet tops Roughriders
Sports: Westies top Academics, 29-15
The West Haven football team was looking to bounce back from its only regular season loss over the last, two years when it visited the Hillhouse Academics at Bowen Field on Friday night. The Blue Devils got that bounce when Jordan Wetmore scooped up … [Read more...] about Sports: Westies top Academics, 29-15