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Around town
DTC picnic The Democratic Town Committee will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, Sept. 15 from noon-6 at the Polish-American Club, 194 West Spring St. The cost is $25, which includes food, beer soda, music and games. Senior citizens and children … [Read more...] about Around town
At a glance
Kelly speaks at Society confab The West Haven Historical Society will hold its September meeting on tonight, and will feature a talk by Tree Warden Leo Kelly. Kelly will speak on "The Trees of West Haven" and the event is open to the public. The … [Read more...] about At a glance
Green Beans open with 8-6 soccer win
The Elite Soccer Camps Green Beans opened up the fall season with a 8-6 win over a tough CT Pest Elimination Blue Dragons. Both teams played great, and the game went back and forth. For the Green Beans, Ben Trenchard and Luca DeCrescenzo each … [Read more...] about Green Beans open with 8-6 soccer win
‘Hawks wings clipped in RI weekend play
The West Haven Seahawks teams traveled to Providence this past weekend and although playing competitive, the ball did not bounce their way. The Junior Varsity team raced to a 13-0 lead over the West Elmwood Invaders, led by two Donovan Davis … [Read more...] about ‘Hawks wings clipped in RI weekend play
Youth hockey squads open year
The West Haven Youth Hockey Squirt A travel hockey team opened the 2018-19 season against Hamden on Saturday as part of the "Opening Faceoff" event at Edward L. Bennett Rink. Seven different players scored goals and nine skaters had at least one … [Read more...] about Youth hockey squads open year
Knights open season; gridders fall to Prep
After a summer of training and relaxing as well as a pre-season of practices and scrimmages, the Notre Dame fall sports campaign got underway this past week with all three teams competing for the first time. Cross-Country- The Notre Dame cross … [Read more...] about Knights open season; gridders fall to Prep
Westies hope to rebound v. Hamden
The 2018 Fall Sports season started on Thursday when the volleyball team traveled to Hamden to take on the Sacred Heart Academy Sharks. The Westies were inconsistent in the first, two games dropping 25-18 and 25-19 decisions to go down, 2-0. The Blue … [Read more...] about Westies hope to rebound v. Hamden
Historian’s corner
Away to the Football Field From 1922  Yale Bowl was built in 1913-1914 to accommodate the ever larger crowds that wanted to come out and watch football games. In its time, it was the only known structure of its kind—aside from the Colosseum in … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
City artist begins new comic strip this week
West Haven artist Tom Aschenbach specializes in drawing figures and cartoons. He attempts to create an uplifting, positive force with his work. He’s exhibited at galleries up and down the East Coast. Tom grew up in Florida, but found his true home in … [Read more...] about City artist begins new comic strip this week