Around town
Harugari pig roast The annual pig roast is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. German beer, German Food and slow-roasted pork are on the menu. The Adlers will be performing for listening and dancing pleasure. The Harugari Schuhplattlers will … [Read more...] about Around town
15th Penalty Box golf tourney slated
The West Haven Penalty Box Club will be hosting the 15th annual Blue Devil Golf Classic on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Orange Hill Country Club. Following breakfast and registration that begins at 7:30 the four-person, best ball tournament will tee off at … [Read more...] about 15th Penalty Box golf tourney slated
My Two Cents
It’s hard to believe, but the city’s premiere sports venue is marking its 30th season of operation with the beginning of fall sports in a couple of weeks. The Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex, which comprises Ken Strong Stadium, Biondi Softball … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Historian’s corner
The Hubbard Family in West Haven The first Hubbard ancestor settled in West Haven in 1810: he was John Hubbard Jr. He bought the farm and farmhouse at the corner of Jones Hill Road and Hubbard Road from the Merwin family, tanners who … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Warren’s smear machine
Editorial
Herbert marks 100 years West Haven has always had a knack for honoring its many great citizens. Next Tuesday, the West Haven Community House continues the tradition with a 100th birthday celebration for Patricia Herbert, longtime WHCH board member, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why is it that almost all the gripes must go through Louis Esposito? I am a firm believer that one should go right to the source, i.e. the mayor herself, police department or public works depending on the gripe. I am … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As Iyam scribing this week’s missive to you, honey bunch, I look out the window to see more rain showering down on the berg. Yeah, I know, “We need it,” is the thing I’m hearing from a lotta people. And, don’t get Cobina wrong, I ain’t complaining … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Couple marks 60 years married
The invitation must have read something like this: Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Langevin and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wolcott Request your presence at the wedding of their children Annette and Gene To take place on Saturday, the sixth of September … [Read more...] about Couple marks 60 years married