The city’s annual Hanukkah menorah lighting on the Green is set for 4 p.m. Monday. The lighting will mark the fifth night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day commemoration of rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees after their … [Read more...] about Hanukkah menorah lighting on Green set for 4 p.m. Monday
WHFD-Allingtown gives oath to trio on Tuesday
City of West Haven Fire Department–Allingtown will be conducting a swearing-in ceremony for three recently hired firefighters. For the first time in its history, the department will be swearing its first female full-time career firefighter.’ … [Read more...] about WHFD-Allingtown gives oath to trio on Tuesday
Westies play for first Class LL title since ‘02
For the first time in two decades, the West Haven football team is headed back to the state finals. Behind two touchdown passes and a pair of touchdown runs by Nick Conlan, the Westies topped Greenwich, 26-13 ,in the Class LL semifinals at … [Read more...] about Westies play for first Class LL title since ‘02
The week in photos – November 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving!
City to mark Pearl Harbor attack, Dec. 7
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. All veterans are invited … [Read more...] about City to mark Pearl Harbor attack, Dec. 7
Dear Felicia
Tempus does fugit, sweets, and here we are, gettin’ ready for Turkey Day and the short jog toward the holiday season that’s jest around the corner. As is our custom, we offer the politicos and ruling classes of our fair community our own version of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Author Coates is a moral idiot
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The celebrated author Ta-Nehisi Coates is not reliable regarding things he's spent considerable time thinking about here in the U.S., so it's presumably a mistake to put much stock in his newly formed … [Read more...] about Author Coates is a moral idiot
Letters
Cohen thanks voters for their support Although the election is now over, I will cherish the memories for my lifetime. Should it have been the warm greeting at your doorstep and the thoughtful conversations, or sharing our … [Read more...] about Letters
Obituaries
Ruth Tietjen Ruth Tietjen, age 93, of West Haven passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2023. She was the wife of the late Henry L. Tietjen. Ruth was born in Terryville, CT, daughter of the late Robert and Emily Jabs Haupt. She is … [Read more...] about Obituaries