The football team got off to another hot start and improved the record to 2-3 with a 41-23 win over Amity on Friday. Fresh off a week where they scored on six first-half possessions, Chris Elias got the football Knights off to another hot start with … [Read more...] about Elias leads Knights over Amity
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It has been quite some time since the West Haven football team can say it has a defense which can decide games. That wait is now over. Behind two interceptions from Kyle Godfrey, and a fumble recovery and interception by Jordan Wetmore, West Haven … [Read more...] about WestieBlue in touch
Sports: Devils topple Rams
The West Have Blue Devils football team continued to make a statement and prove people wrong in the state of Connecticut with a dominant 27-0 victory at the Cheshire Rams. After a scoreless first quarter, the Westies found themselves pinned deep … [Read more...] about Sports: Devils topple Rams
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have written to you to complain about the swings in Morse Park. They really need replacing. There are swings missing and the children enjoy them. Also, why can’t a bench be installed here so we moms and grandmas can sit … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Fundraiser helps victims of domestic violence State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) teamed up with the West Haven Elks and, with the support of local residents, hosted a fundraising BlingO night – a fun event with a new twist on BINGO. The … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Malia visits Historian Peter Malia, well- known author and historian of West Haven, will be the guest speaker tonight at the regular meeting of the Historical Society. He is the author of Invisible Saints, and is currently working on a book on … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
Remembering Savin Rock Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here. Today, many who stroll the Savin Rock “Boardwalk,” are quite unaware of the area’s colorful history. Some of us, though, can close our eyes and hear the sounds and smell the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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City sets fundraising drive for Puerto Rico victims The city is holding a fundraising drive for the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced Monday. To aid the hurricane relief … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
WH Garden Club The West Haven Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, at St. Louis Church on Bull Hill Road at 11:30 a.m. After the meeting a luncheon will follow and our program will be on “Owls of Connecticut,” presented … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
The Thunderbolt With thanks to Mark Friedland, whose words appear below. Mark grew up in West Haven, and currently resides in Colorado- Savin Rock's Outstanding Roller Coaster "The Thunderbolt" was built in 1925 by the Traver Engineering Co and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner