Voice quietly hits 20th milestone Observant readers of the Voice will notice a logo on the front page with the number “20.” It’s hard to believe, but May 15 was the 20th anniversary of the first edition of the newspaper, which, we had hoped … [Read more...] about From the desk of…. Bill Riccio, Jr.
Shore Haven pitchers on center stage
Ed Note: The following was received Wednesday morning of last week, past deadline. Zachary Goetze pitched a three-hitter, had 11 strikeouts, and a triple as the Baseball Card Mania Red Sox def Gunning Law Firm Mets 7-2. John Barrington had a … [Read more...] about Shore Haven pitchers on center stage
Around town
Auxiliary ziti dinner American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71 West Haven will be hosting a fundraiser ziti dinner at St. John Vianney Church hall, 300 Capt. Thomas Boulevard on June 10, at 5.30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. All proceeds to help the … [Read more...] about Around town
A sporting view
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist I was once told that the day you stop trying to leave a legacy is the day your legacy begins. It has to do with humility and letting your actions speak louder than words. It's unlikely that there ever will … [Read more...] about A sporting view
Westie Blue in touch
Even a hot run at the end of the regular season could not help the West Haven girls lacrosse team. Winners of their final three regular season contests and four of their last five, the 14th-seeded Westies saw their season come to a close with a 15-8 … [Read more...] about Westie Blue in touch
Dedication of ‘Walk of Honor’ Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Members of the West Haven Veterans Council and city officials will dedicate the 10th phase of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bradley Point Park. All veterans are invited to … [Read more...] about Dedication of ‘Walk of Honor’ Saturday
Freddy Jackson will lead parade Monday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422 Cmdr. Freddy Jackson will lead the Memorial Day parade as grand marshal when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Jackson was originally selected to serve at the helm … [Read more...] about Freddy Jackson will lead parade Monday
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe, sweets, but here we are in the last full week o’ May and the annual Memorial Day parade is (rain or shine) gonna happen on Monday. Of course, yew and I are old enuff to remember when Memorial Day was May 30 – and some o’ our … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Editorial
Memorial Day was begun as a way to honor the Civil War dead in the 1880s. Known as Decoration Day until fairly recently, it is a way for the nation to remember all those who fight for the nation, and especially those who pay the ultimate price. … [Read more...] about Editorial
The Worst Word in Politics
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist For the past couple of years, the most important word in American politics has been the worst -- "rigged." Emanating from slang back in the 17th century, developing into a description of financial fraud, … [Read more...] about The Worst Word in Politics