The city was struck with yet another tragedy this week as Third District Councilman Ralph A. Eberle died of an apparent heart attack Saturday. He was 53. City Council members and staffers at City Hall had to take in the news over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
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Editorial
Remember when the income tax was supposed to stop extra sessions, budget shortfalls and be better barometers of what the General Assembly could and should spend? We do. When then-Gov. Lowell Weicker broke a campaign promise and brokered a deal for an … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are getting to the middle o’ July already. It’s gonna be no time before we start seeing leaves turn and our thoughts will be of snow, cold and heating bills. It’s amazing how fast – even more at our age – the summer seems to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: As a lifelong resident living on Captain Thomas Boulevard, like many, have witnessed this city’s failure to grow and allow new businesses into its little club. They are very open to small business which is … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Sports: Twilight All-Stars show off skills
The West Haven Twilight League's best showed off their skills in Saturday's All-Star Game and Home Run Derby at Quigley Stadium. In the All-Star Game Team Quigley defeated Team Greenwood, 5-2. Columbus Auto Body's Ryan Zahornasky gave Quigley an … [Read more...] about Sports: Twilight All-Stars show off skills
WHCH camp still makes memories
For residents who have lived in West Haven for a long time, attending the Community House’s “Camp To-Come-To” summer camp, which opened in 1944, was the source of countless memories that many hold dear into their later years. Although it is … [Read more...] about WHCH camp still makes memories
Obituary
Harold Post Jr., 84, of Aurora, IL, formerly of West Haven, CT and Maineville, OH, passed away on June 18, 2017. He was born in New Haven, CT on July 23, 1932 to the late Harold Deming Post Sr. and Gertrude Bassett Post. He is survived by his … [Read more...] about Obituary