Elm City Choir date The Elm City Girls’ Choir will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 7 (snow date Feb. 28) at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of West Haven, 464 Campbell Ave. Proceeds will benefit the West Haven Public Library. Advance … [Read more...] about Around town
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Our Lady of Victory school to close in June
It came in the form of an announcement to the parish, and it wasn’t a big surprise. After a few years of struggle, Our Lady of Victory School will close at the end of the current academic year. The announcement ends a run that began under the Rev. … [Read more...] about Our Lady of Victory school to close in June
Historian’s corner
Sermons in Stone  Take a moment to consider the labors of your workday—of all that you do, what evidence of it will remain in two or three hundred years? Needless to say, there will be very little. By contrast, the old Yankee farmers of New … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Longtime married couples honored on Valentine’s Day
Longtime married couples to be honored on Valentine’s Day City couples married at least 50 years will be honored during the city’s 28th annual Valentine’s Day party from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St. The … [Read more...] about Longtime married couples honored on Valentine’s Day
Schumer’s DACA showdown
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Chuck Schumer started a government shutdown he couldn't finish. The New York Democrat, among the shrewdest operators in national politics, stumbled badly because he succumbed to the siren song of the … [Read more...] about Schumer’s DACA showdown
Editorial
MARB oversight is latest chapter in money woes It was not announced, just implied. It was the result of cause and effect, but not really discussed as a possibility when the issue was brought up by city officials. It was one of those things that … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Jest when yew think Ole Man Winter decided to take a powder early this year, there are three, count ‘em, three storms on schedule this month with varying amounts of the white stuff coming down. By the time yew git this missive, one o’ those storms … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Haley students make holidays joyful for vets
Patients at the West Haven Veterans Administration Medical Center had a bit of the Christmas spirit sent their way via city school children For the third year in a row Seth Haley School students in grades 1-4 made handmade Christmas cards for the … [Read more...] about Haley students make holidays joyful for vets
‘Forgotten’ Westies gain honors
1951 Champions raised to rafters A forgotten team will finally get its just reward. The 1951 West Haven High School hockey team will be recognized as a State Championship on the banner that hangs at the Edward L. Bennett Rink. The … [Read more...] about ‘Forgotten’ Westies gain honors
O’Brien: Don’t blame me for shortfall
The animus that characterized the relationship between Mayor Nancy Rossi and her predecessor, Edward M. O’Brien, during last fall’s campaign was well documented. The personal dislike carried over from the September primary, was fueled through a … [Read more...] about O’Brien: Don’t blame me for shortfall