By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Home runs in bulk and long distance were rare as Major League Baseball was coming out of the dead-ball era in the early 20s. By the 1930s, there were a handful of players going yard at a consistent … [Read more...] about The Bambino’s lore extends to our shore
Youth Soccer kicks off fall campaign
The West Haven Youth Soccer League kicked off the fall season this past weekend. The U14 West Haven Boys Travel team opened up playing away to Ansonia, winning 4-2. Jaxon Cruz and Enzo Cordova combined in goal for the win, with Ryan Abekah … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer kicks off fall campaign
Unger tenure opens with win
The West Haven football team has appeared in two consecutive Class LL state finals. With a new identity, the Westies want the state to know they are still around. West Haven started the 2025 season in fine fashion with a 30-6 victory at … [Read more...] about Unger tenure opens with win
The week in photos – September 4, 2025
City celebrates grand opening of the new Washington School
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Washington Elementary School celebrated its grand reopening on Aug. 19, marking "A New Beginning” for the students, staff, and community. Families, teachers, and invited dignitaries joined together to … [Read more...] about City celebrates grand opening of the new Washington School
Bulk trash collected week of Sept. 15-19
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2025 is Sept. 15-19. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 … [Read more...] about Bulk trash collected week of Sept. 15-19
Dear Felicia
And jest like that, it’s September fawth. Seems like jest t’other day Cobina was saying it’s June 1st and we had the whole summer to look forward to. Now, it’s all a mem’ry with a few things still on the docket as far as fun things, but when the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We were so glad to see so many of you attend our $10-Fill-A-Bag book sale over this past weekend, hosted by the Friends of the West Haven Library. These large book sales are the Friends’ biggest fundraisers of the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Umbrella Impact offers programs, counseling
Umbrella Impact is a West Haven-based 501c-3 non-profit organization with a mission, not only to award students with incentives for academic progress but to empower students by addressing character, community, and financial skills. Umbrella Impact … [Read more...] about Umbrella Impact offers programs, counseling
National Guard is no Gestapo
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The National Guard isn't the gestapo Donald Trump's alleged fascist crackdown is finally here -- federal troops are on the streets of major U.S. cities with almost certainly more on the way. … [Read more...] about National Guard is no Gestapo