Is there somehow a link between the battle of Gettysburg and our most American of holidays? Indeed there is! “How so?” you might ask. Well, it’s like this… In the midst of all the terrible strife of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln took the time … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Tree-lighting, festivities planned Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The annual lighting of the Christmas tree on the Green will ring in an evening of merrymaking Saturday. On a nearby stage on Main Street, the festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. with renditions of … [Read more...] about Tree-lighting, festivities planned Saturday
Students are thankful, share recipes
Each year, students that the West Haven Child Development Center, Inc. are asked about Thanksgiving and how the family celebrates it, as well as what they are thankful for during the holiday. The turkeys drawn by some of the students are presented as … [Read more...] about Students are thankful, share recipes
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been writing to you complaining about the condition of Lakeview Avenue. Has the city done anything yet to correct this sidewalk’s condition? Safety Hazard Dear Safety Hazard: I have published the photo you … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Around town
Senior trips offered F. Seniors and Friends offers the following trips to the public. All trips leave First Avenue commuter lot: Trip to Lancaster – May 2-4. Two shows: “Jesus,” and “Songs of the Silver Screen,” at American Music Theater. $75 … [Read more...] about Around town
Letters
Dubel’s Café wishes to thank the following donors for contributing to the 26th annual Dubel’s Golf Tournament in support of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program: Businesses -- Baos’s Restaurant, Zuppardi’s, Duffy’s Tavern, Sunrise Grill, … [Read more...] about Letters
Trumpism without Trump
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Ed Gillespie went from potential vindicator of Trumpism to "cuckservative" in the space of a couple of hours. The Virginia Republican, campaigning for governor in a treacherous political environment defined … [Read more...] about Trumpism without Trump
Editorial
Thanksgiving 2017 When Puritans left England in May of 1620, they were unsure what lay ahead for them, knowing they had to endure months at sea making the crossing. They were looking to create a “Shining City on a Hill” filled with believers in … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Here we are honeybunch, another Thanksgiving Day. Yew and me, we’ve been penning these missives for almost 50 years, which means we’re really long in the bicuspids, and we’ve seen a lot as it relates to the political scene here in the Asylum by the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Businesses in spotlight on Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Edward M. O’Brien has announced the city’s participation in the eighth annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday. Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a day … [Read more...] about Businesses in spotlight on Saturday