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
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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
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
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
Letters
As I told you last time in these pages, I am a veteran teacher at West Haven High and a lifelong Westie. Nearly two years ago, I sought professional legal counsel after I was threatened with expulsion from my union by WHFT President Kristen … [Read more...] about Letters
Historian’s Corner
Silver’s Drug Shop Part II By Dan Shine Voice Columnist According to the late West Haven Historian Harriet North, when twenty-one year old Bill Silver established himself as the new owner of the newly-named Silver’s Drug Shop, this quite … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
At a Glance
Jewelry Presentation at the Poli House June 4 The annual Historical Society Jewelry Party will be held Sunday June 4 from 1-3 P.M. The event will take place in the Garden of the Historical Society's Poli House. Admission to the activity is free … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Around Town
Auditions slated The West Haven Council on the Arts is sponsoring a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Auditions for the production are schedule for the Church of the Holy Spirit, 28 Church St, or Saturday, May 27, from noon to 4 … [Read more...] about Around Town
WHHS sports update
The West Haven softball team was coming off a loss to East Haven and was looking to improve its playoff seeding heading into last week. Mission accomplished with four, straight victories. On Monday, the Westies pounded 15 hits in a 16-3 victory over … [Read more...] about WHHS sports update