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
Chamber to open service center for DMV licenses
The Department of Motor Vehicles, along with State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) and officials from the City of West Haven and its Chamber of Commerce, announced Tuesday that DMV and the city next year will open a Customer Service Center for license and … [Read more...] about Chamber to open service center for DMV licenses
Sports: Seahawks JV, Peewee in regionals
The West Haven Seahawks Peewee and Junior Varsity teams both won Southern Connecticut Pop Warner Conference championships this past weekend and now will advance to the new England Pop Warner Regional playoffs. The Peewee team (9-1) beat the … [Read more...] about Sports: Seahawks JV, Peewee in regionals
Mite A sextet splits weekend set
The West Have Mite A travel hockey team split a pair of games this weekend. Saturday started off with a tough loss against a very good Southeastern Seahawks team. The Blue Devils came back on Eric Boguniecki Day at West Haven with a tough fought win … [Read more...] about Mite A sextet splits weekend set
3 Knights sign with Division I schools
Three Notre Dame West Haven student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level while football battled the cold and Shelton on Friday night losing to both in a 40-6 Gael victory in a look back at the athletic scene the … [Read more...] about 3 Knights sign with Division I schools
Westie Blue in touch
Chris Chance and the West Haven football team are well aware of what is at stake over the last two regular season games. The Westies were looking to clinch a bid in the postseason before its showdown at Fairfield Prep Thanksgiving morning. Chance, … [Read more...] about Westie Blue in touch
Sports: Devils clip Falcons’ wings, 45-7
The West Haven football team hosted the Xavier Falcons on Friday night in Ken Strong Stadium. After paying tribute to their seniors, the Blue Devils went out and dominated the Falcons, 45-7, to clinch a spot in the CIAC playoffs. The Westies took … [Read more...] about Sports: Devils clip Falcons’ wings, 45-7
Historian’s corner
We gratefully acknowledge the story submitted by William Stapleton and Casey Stapleton, which was used in the creation of this column. If you frequented West Haven sporting events during the 1960s or 1970s, it is likely that you saw him: a … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner