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‘Major Step’ looks for new membership
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Major Step team is looking for high schoolers to try out for their majorette and step dance group. Coach and high school math teach, Yvonne Daniels, said majorette is a mixture of jazz, Latin and … [Read more...] about ‘Major Step’ looks for new membership
Around Town
‘Mix and Mingle’ The West Haven Republican Town Committee is hosting a "Mix and Mingle" at the Poli House, 686 Savin Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. Please join party members for a fun time and to meet your … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: This week’s column might prove to be “different” for I am going to publish a number of your gripes that have not been solved. Now, in all fairness, if any of these gripes belong to you and they have been corrected, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
Old Newgate Prison With the growth of the first settlements in New England, crime and punishment became common issues, just as they had been in the Old World. However, the setting had changed and so the early codes and methods of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Murillo fights against adversity
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Jennifer Murillo described her sister, Gabby, as a bubbly person with a contagious smile and a heart of gold. “I feel like any time my sisters or my family or friends needed something, Gabby would always be the … [Read more...] about Murillo fights against adversity
CDA now accepting applications for aid in down payments
The Community Development Administration is accepting applications for a down payment assistance program for first-time home buyers. To qualify for the forgivable loan program, applicants must buy a single-family house or condominium in West … [Read more...] about CDA now accepting applications for aid in down payments
Using the lessons of past
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist At some point in the late 1960s, you could be forgiven for thinking that the FBI was in charge of the KKK. It conducted an operation that infiltrated, manipulated and ran the group into the ground. With … [Read more...] about Using the lessons of past
Editorial
A familiar feeling We are getting a familiar feeling concerning Charter revision – a feeling we’ve had every time said revision has been attempted in the city: Disgust and disappointment. For the past 18 months or so, the Charter Revision … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Don’t look now, honeybunch, but methinks the weather is starting to change. Each year about this time, the sun angles git different, and the nights git a bit cooler. It’s Mommy Nature tellin’ us that summer is on the wane, and before we know it trees … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia