Well sweetie pie, there are times that even ole Cobina gits the shock o’ her life and last week was one o’ the biggest she’s ever had. Jest when yew think yew have the political landscape in this berg figgered out a primary like last week … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Editorial
A funny thing happened -- nobody died from words! A funny thing happened when conservative pundit, author and intellectual Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of California at Berkeley last week. No one died, no one was injured and no one … [Read more...] about Editorial
Turn off the TV, Mr. Trump!
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Donald Trump is the first president in U.S. history to have been baited into undermining his own negotiating position by negative TV coverage. Less than 12 hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions … [Read more...] about Turn off the TV, Mr. Trump!
Letters
Summer program taught life lessons The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which is designed for families with low incomes, has existed for 40-plus years. It is funded by the State of CT and distributed to the towns and cities in New Haven … [Read more...] about Letters
University moves up in US News ranking
The University of New Haven announced today it has been ranked, once again, among the best in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The University moved up in the rankings of regional colleges in the north this year. It was also … [Read more...] about University moves up in US News ranking
Around town
Vendors needed Our Lady of Victory School is looking for crafters for our annual OLOV Christmas Fair. It will be held Nov. 18 and 19. If you are interested in obtaining an application please call the school at (203) 932-6457 between the hours of 8 … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
Edgar C. Stiles School Part II While Edgar Stiles was a devoted educator, he was also very civic-minded. In 1906, he joined the fledgling West Haven Village Improvement Association; this group saw as their mission: town beautification, a … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Frequently, there is a gang of 6 to 7 teenagers popping wheelies on their bikes intentionally in front of cars and taunting them to hit them. This happens at Leete Street and Washington Avenues, Campbell Avenue and Brown … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Sports: Westies top Governors, 47-20
The West Haven football team traveled to New Haven on Friday afternoon to face the Wilbur Cross Governors and were looking to get its running game on track. The Blue Devils did just that with the tandem of Kyle Godfrey and Chris Chance piling up 331 … [Read more...] about Sports: Westies top Governors, 47-20
WestieBlue in touch
West Haven running backs Kyle Godfrey and Chris Chance never got going offensively in the season opener against North Haven last week. It took both less than a quarter to show how dynamic they can be. Combining for six touchdowns and 331 yards on … [Read more...] about WestieBlue in touch