By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Russ McCreven has been a fixture in the community for decades. For some he’s been a photographer for various sporting and civic events. But for many he was their former teacher and head of the Social Studies … [Read more...] about McCreven more than a photographer
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Council chair calls for seat at table
The chairman of the City Council has decried the way the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) does its work, limiting participation by the public and by elected officials in its process to get the city’s finances under control. During … [Read more...] about Council chair calls for seat at table
Historian’s corner
The Rev. Ernest Bodenweber This week we continue our series honoring First Church’s 300th Anniversary; the following was written 10 years ago: Something always seemed to guide the teenaged Ernest Bodenweber toward his life’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripvine
Gripe Vine Readers: This columnist has received many complaints over the years and a number of them just this year already, of blight conditions in West Haven. These gripes most often are of overgrown grass, abandoned automobiles, household … [Read more...] about Gripvine
CEOs and lack of morality
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Clarity of thought and expression about moral issues is not a core competency of CEOs. If anyone had any doubt, look no further than the "historic" pro-abortion statement by nearly 200 CEOs that … [Read more...] about CEOs and lack of morality
Editorial
Renewed idea for tower a winning notion for Rock Anyone passing by Savin Rock has to be impressed with the clean-up that was done in April. Over the decades the landmark had become overgrown and was far from the way it was depicted in bygone … [Read more...] about Editorial
From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
Sometimes sitting behind the editor’s desk isn’t the font of information many people think it is. There are times – many times, in fact – when things go on and the editor is the last one to know it. Everyone expects that intuitively we can find … [Read more...] about From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
‘Belvedere’ gets nod from Rossi
The idea to have a look-out constructed at the top of Savin Rock got a boost recently, with the go-ahead given by the city’s top administrator. Mayor Nancy Rossi said she would support the idea of a look-out, or belvedere built on the site, but with … [Read more...] about ‘Belvedere’ gets nod from Rossi
Dear Felicia
Well honey bunch, the kiddies are outta school for the summer. Classes ended last week in these parts, and yew can see the happiness on the youngsters in these foist few days of vacation. Of course, we’re not so sure the moms are that happy. As … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gregorio now 2nd GOP contender
Michele Gregorio, current vice-chairman of the West Haven Board of Finance and former Chairman of the West Haven Republican Party, did as expected last week, and announced her candidacy to run as the Republican nominee for mayor. She did so before a … [Read more...] about Gregorio now 2nd GOP contender