Radon kits still available It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. While radon in outdoor air poses a relatively low risk to human health, it can enter homes from the surrounding soil and become … [Read more...] about News Briefs
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The week in photos – October 2, 2025
Safety Expo returns Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments on Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health. … [Read more...] about Safety Expo returns Saturday
Allingtown volunteers welcomed back
By Steven R. Mullins Allingtown VFA The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association recently hosted a picnic at the Admiral Street Headquarters for returning and future members from the University of New Haven. Mayor Dorinda A. Borer, … [Read more...] about Allingtown volunteers welcomed back
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, by the time yew git this week’s missive, it’ll be October, and that means the leaves that have started to turn color already – due to the dry summer we had – are gonna be finding their way to the street. Some have. Effen you go along … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We had a wonderful time seeing so many of our patrons over the weekend at the Apple Festival–thank you to the First Congregational Church for putting together such a fantastic community event. We gave out … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Jimmy Kimmel’s mistake
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Jimmy Kimmel probably didn't affirmatively lie about the politics of Charlie Kirk's killer -- he just didn't know what he didn't know. In the monologue that got him suspended by ABC, the late-night show … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel’s mistake
Editorial
Expo is a chance to have first-responders teach, shine Every organization, every person in fact, likes to show personal or professional success to others. It is a way of showing the movement and seriousness with which the person or group … [Read more...] about Editorial
Improvements enhance Vets Museum
By Dominic Konareski Voice Staff Writer West Haven is home to many things. Some are well-known, others are not so well-known – what if something is so great, but most of the town has no clue it even exists? That’s what the … [Read more...] about Improvements enhance Vets Museum
King feted at city’s Hispanic of Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Latino journalist Abelardo King received the city’s coveted Hispanic American of the Year award at the seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 19. During a midday ceremony on … [Read more...] about King feted at city’s Hispanic of Year