Joe Minnix (far left) West Haven Road Race, July, 1986 As we approached the finish line of a road race one hot summer day, Joe and I spotted a young fellow about half our age who was wearing his high school track team's uniform shirt. We … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: For a second summer and many nights recently, a large group of 8-10 teenagers have truck homes and parked moving vehicles with explosive charges and fireworks. Many charges were rocket-propelled, illegal and very loud. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Mnuchin tells Yale alums why he won’t quit
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took the highly unusual step over the weekend of publicly explaining why he won't resign. He responded to Yale classmates who had written an impassioned open letter urging … [Read more...] about Mnuchin tells Yale alums why he won’t quit
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist As I sit here burning the retinas out of my eyes trying to see the total eclipse occur (if only that darn cloud would move out of the way), my mind shifts to thoughts of Evel Knievel. Millennials do not … [Read more...] about A sporting life
Rossi misrepresents facts: O’Brien
The war of words between the two principle candidates in the Sept. 12 primary had another back-and-forth this week, as Mayor Edward O’Brien accused challenger Nancy Rossi of inaccuracies in a recent story in the Voice. The two sparred last week over … [Read more...] about Rossi misrepresents facts: O’Brien
Around town
BP Garden Club The Bradley Point Garden Club will hold a potluck luncheon followed by Garden Exchange, at noon Sept. 19, West Haven City Hall, 355 Main St. to start the 2017-18 year. New members are welcome. Call Marie at (203) 878-8428. Apple … [Read more...] about Around town
Kids’ safety is 2-way street
With the opening of school this week, it is time to remind both drivers and children that traffic safety is a two-way street. Drivers have to be extra careful concerning children, and children must learn the proper etiquette when cross the … [Read more...] about Kids’ safety is 2-way street
At a glance
Elm Cafe Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 18 at Alling Memorial Longtime West Haven businessman Frank Cuomo, owner of Elm Cafe at 124 Elm St., will hold the 19th annual Elm Cafe Golf Tournament Sept. 18 at Alling Memorial Golf Club, 35 Eastern St., … [Read more...] about At a glance
Letters
Thank you to those who saved Laci On July 12, our nightmare began. Our 14-year-old daughter, Laci went into cardiac arrest after soccer practice in the CFC Arena. Dave Clarke, the Head Coach of Women's Soccer at Quinnipiac, the coach … [Read more...] about Letters
Editorial
More than eight years after it was first announced, a groundbreaking ceremony took place August 22 that begins a $129.9 million rebuilding of West Haven High School When completed, we are told the entire structure will be “state-of-the-art” and will … [Read more...] about Editorial