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At a Glance
Pumpkin Patch planned Oct. 5 Sisters with a New Attitude support group is sponsoring a Community Pumpkin Patch at Glade Street Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon-4. Pumpkin Picking, a sack race, face painting and arts and crafts will be part of … [Read more...] about At a Glance
VFW post sponsoring scholarship essays
VFW Post 9422 is sponsoring several scholarship programs for West Haven, Connecticut students in grades 6-12. Each of the scholarship programs incorporates a patriotic theme. Prizes are progressive and awarded at local, district, state and … [Read more...] about VFW post sponsoring scholarship essays
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In my last column I received a response from West Haven's mayor, Dorinda Borer, relating to an improvement to the city's Senior Center. Complaints arrived from readers who felt a cleanup of the facility, additional seating … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweet! Here we are in the middle o’ September already. Things are getting back to normal. The kiddies have settled into their school routines, and summer is waning and will officially be over next week. But there’s still one right o’ summer … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Tucker named to state’s opioid panel
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Gov. Ned Lamont has appointed Councilwoman Katherine Tucker to serve on the state’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee. Tucker, a Democrat representing West Haven’s 7th District, is a … [Read more...] about Tucker named to state’s opioid panel
Duo on pier Sept. 22
Chris Skeens and Joe LaDore will perform from 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Oak Street pier, off Captain Thomas Boulevard, as part of the city’s Acoustic Sunday Morning Concert Series. Grab a coffee and a beach chair and chill out to covers of all … [Read more...] about Duo on pier Sept. 22
Kross’ story personalizes 9/11 tragedy
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer recognized FDNY 9/11 survivor Mickey Kross and read his moving story during a candlelight vigil at the city’s 9/11 memorial Sept. 11. Kross, a retired New York City Fire Department … [Read more...] about Kross’ story personalizes 9/11 tragedy
Where is our National honor?
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist What happened to national honor? Famously, a message from President Theodore Roosevelt's Secretary of State, John Hay, electrified the 1904 Republican convention: "This Government wants Perdicaris … [Read more...] about Where is our National honor?
Editorial
City welcomes tourney After a nine-year hiatus, Special Olympics Connecticut came back to West Haven. The return of its annual Unified Sports Fall Festival and its Fall Festival bocce competition came back to the Old Grove Park bocce courts … [Read more...] about Editorial