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Elite Soccer tops Porto in Youth Soccer
West Haven Youth Soccer continued its fall season Columbus Day Weekend. The Elite Soccer Camps Wolves played Porto Funeral Homes, winning 9-4. Jax Guarino was stellar on both sides of the ball, and Trevor Hinton scored and Brandon Rylski picked up … [Read more...] about Elite Soccer tops Porto in Youth Soccer
Peewees drop, 8-3, to New Haven
The West Haven Mite B travel hockey team had two games last weekend, the first taking place at home on Saturday morning as the Westies took on the West Haven Mite C's. The Mite B's looked solid throughout the game as they passed the puck … [Read more...] about Peewees drop, 8-3, to New Haven
Westies fall in volleyball
The West Haven volleyball team opened the 2020 season with a contest against Hamden. While the game would usually be a big one because of the rivalry, this contest signified the start of high school play once again after the pause due to COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Westies fall in volleyball
From the desk of…
By Bill Riccio, Jr. It came with a phone call late last week, Merle Stevens passed away. It hit hard for me, as I am sure it hard for many who knew her. It goes without saying her family mourned her death, but literally thousands of former … [Read more...] about From the desk of…
Orange synagogue plans 14th memorial services
Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, will hold the 14th Annual Community-Wide Kristallnacht Commemoration on Sunday Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. This year we will honor the conscience and heroism of … [Read more...] about Orange synagogue plans 14th memorial services
Obituaries
Stephen Perrone Stephen Perrone and his twin brother were born on New Years Eve 1944- 75 years ago to a surprised mother and a father serving overseas in the US Army Air Force. This surprise was the start of many for Steve’s life. The young … [Read more...] about Obituaries
‘Little Rockers’ starts ‘em young
Music. It is one of those cultural vehicles that transcends culture, ethnicity, or social status. Every race and all of civilization has used music for religion, art, rites of passage, even death. A local pop artist and teacher is looking to … [Read more...] about ‘Little Rockers’ starts ‘em young
UI begins tree care program
United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its tree care program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. In the next two to three months, UI’s tree service contractor will increase the distance … [Read more...] about UI begins tree care program
Energy assistance application accepted
The city will begin accepting applications Oct. 19 for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Appointments for all heating sources can be made, starting Oct. 5, by calling 203-937-3572. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, … [Read more...] about Energy assistance application accepted