By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health. The … [Read more...] about Safety Expo 4 at Savin Rock this Saturday
Historian’s Corner
By Dan ShineVoice Columnist The Thunderbolt With thanks to Mark Friedland, whose words appear below. Mark grew up in West Haven, and currently resides in Colorado- Savin Rock's Outstanding Roller Coaster "The … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Arts group planning ‘Open Studios’ event
Fall is a bustling time when the mind turns to holiday gift-giving, and this year offers something special. During the weekend of Oct.\ 12 and 13, West Haven artists are participating in a longstanding tradition known as City-Wide Open Studios. These … [Read more...] about Arts group planning ‘Open Studios’ event
Seacreast-Connex lock up soccer tie
To open another exciting weekend of West Haven Youth Soccer action, Seacrest Retirement Center and Connex Credit Union battled it out, with the game ending in a 3-3 draw, as RQ Accounting and Tax Services saw off a late sure from American Family Care … [Read more...] about Seacreast-Connex lock up soccer tie
Westies rebound after loss
Coming off a season-opening loss against Greenwich, the West Haven football team knew the importance of not dropping two straight to start the season. Scoring 21 second half points, the Westies picked up their first win of the season with a … [Read more...] about Westies rebound after loss
The week in photos – September 19, 2024
At a Glance
Pumpkin Patch planned Oct. 5 Sisters with a New Attitude support group is sponsoring a Community Pumpkin Patch at Glade Street Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon-4. Pumpkin Picking, a sack race, face painting and arts and crafts will be part of … [Read more...] about At a Glance
VFW post sponsoring scholarship essays
VFW Post 9422 is sponsoring several scholarship programs for West Haven, Connecticut students in grades 6-12. Each of the scholarship programs incorporates a patriotic theme. Prizes are progressive and awarded at local, district, state and … [Read more...] about VFW post sponsoring scholarship essays
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In my last column I received a response from West Haven's mayor, Dorinda Borer, relating to an improvement to the city's Senior Center. Complaints arrived from readers who felt a cleanup of the facility, additional seating … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweet! Here we are in the middle o’ September already. Things are getting back to normal. The kiddies have settled into their school routines, and summer is waning and will officially be over next week. But there’s still one right o’ summer … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia