A Memorial Day prayer 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 … [Read more...] about Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer
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The week in photos – May 24, 2018
Marcucci exits at Notre Dame
A lot has changed at Notre Dame of West Haven since 1970 -- the price of gas, cars, houses, and tuition not to mention the importance of computers and technology, the advent of the internet and the emergence of social media. Sporting rules have … [Read more...] about Marcucci exits at Notre Dame
Soccer travel teams brave rain
The weather was uncooperative this past Saturday, forcing the West Haven Youth Soccer League to cancel a good chunk of its games. But not all was off, as many of the travel teams were able to brave the conditions and get some key games in. The … [Read more...] about Soccer travel teams brave rain
Westie Blue in Touch
The season has come to an end for the West Haven baseball team. Facing one of the top teams in the state, West Haven had no answers for Hand-Madison in a 14-3 loss in a game stopped after five innings due to the mercy rule on Senior Night at Piurek … [Read more...] about Westie Blue in Touch
Lady Devils prep for tourney
The West Haven softball team picked up its ninth victory of the season with a convincing 10-1 win over the Branford Hornets at Biondi Field on Monday night. Ivy Santos pitched a complete game allowing one unearned run on three hits while striking out … [Read more...] about Lady Devils prep for tourney
Haven takes a step toward development
Simon Property Group and The Haven Group, LLC applied last evening for site plan approval before the West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission, the first entitlement step towards building The Haven, a 235,000 square foot luxury outlet center. The … [Read more...] about Haven takes a step toward development
Historian’s corner
The Waddingham Mansion Exactly Where was It? Part II See part one here. See part three here. See part four here. See part five here. Note: We are grateful to Steve Hildrich for his extensive research on this subject, and for sharing … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Around town
Zumba fitness Zumba® Fitness classes are scheduled at the West Haven Public Library on 300 Elm St. Classes will be held twice a month on Saturdays at 10:30. This month’s dates includes May 26. It is 18-and-over, but all experience levels are … [Read more...] about Around town
At a glance
Ferraro gets unanimous nod State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) was unanimously endorsed Wednesday evening as the Republican candidate for the 117th District House seat, comprising parts of Milford, Orange and West Haven. “Since becoming your state … [Read more...] about At a glance