By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice The 2025 Best of the West Back-to-School Basketball Tournament was held at May V. Carrigan Intermediate School on Saturday, Aug. 24. "The tournament is designed to engage youth friendly … [Read more...] about Best of the West hosts 4th tourney
Diamond Club honors local coaching trio
The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club, Inc., will host its 17th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23 at The Woodwinds in Branford. Among the honorees is Derby native Ron Luneau. The SCDC, a non-profit, … [Read more...] about Diamond Club honors local coaching trio
The week in photos – August 21, 2025
Lifeguard honored for heroism
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Jack Miklos, the Department of Parks and Recreation’s head lifeguard, received a citation from Mayor Dorinda Borer on Aug. 12 for his recent rescue of a young male swimmer in distress off Sea Bluff … [Read more...] about Lifeguard honored for heroism
Dear Felicia
Here we go, sweets! Summer is all but over as far as the lazy, hazy, and crazy and things are hankering to git back to “normal,” whatever that is. Here in the Asylum by the Sea, the kiddies return to classrooms next week, and judgin’ from the bustle … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! As always, we’ve got plenty of events coming up as we close out the summer here at the West Haven Library; and we’ve also got some exciting new changes to announce! The Main Library will be hosting two … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Snap census is impractical
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Trump should get his new census -- in 2030 Trump wants a new census. If, by this, he means a snap-census before the scheduled 2030 survey, he's demanding that the federal government undertake a … [Read more...] about Snap census is impractical
Editorial
School is about basic skills The second August issue is a stark reminder the summer vacation season is over, and the new scholastic year is getting underway. With today’s publication of the School Bus Schedule the reality the summer is waning … [Read more...] about Editorial
Medicare tweak can save lives and dollars
By Dr. Michael P. Ast Hospital for Special Surgery Medicare pays for about 8 million surgeries each year, from joint replacements and spinal fusions to open-heart bypasses. To ensure that seniors get the best follow-up care possible -- and … [Read more...] about Medicare tweak can save lives and dollars
Imani’s Garden fulfills a dream
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and state Rep. Treneé McGee were joined by neighbors, city officials and volunteers to dedicate the Imani Community Garden on Aug. 13. The flower, fruit and vegetable garden is … [Read more...] about Imani’s Garden fulfills a dream