The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2025 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring the James C. Woodman Fire Boat which is dedicated to Firefighter Paramedic Jimmy Woodman, who died in the line of duty. This is our seventh ornament in the … [Read more...] about WHFD offers 2025 Christmas ornament
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The week in photos – November 13, 2025
Annual rites honor city veterans
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A contingent of veterans and their families, together with city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and Surfside Veterans, gathered in the heart of Bradley Point Park to … [Read more...] about Annual rites honor city veterans
Savin Rock roof rehab gets OK
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Another major capital improvement is coming to the West Haven school system, as Savin Rock Community School prepares for a complete roof replacement. The Pre-K through 4th … [Read more...] about Savin Rock roof rehab gets OK
Community Thanksgiving dinner prep begins
A tradition four decades in the making is returning to one of the biggest holidays of the year. The Community Thanksgiving Dinner, sponsored by the First Congregational Church, takes place on Nov. 27, from noon to 1:30. Committee Chairman Bill Ewry … [Read more...] about Community Thanksgiving dinner prep begins
Dear Felicia
Here we are barrelin’ toward Thanksgiving and the Christmas season, honeybunch. I always tell you once we git by May the year seems to fly, and jest like that we are into Eastern Standard Time, the leaves are falling offen the trees, and the sweet … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We would like to first and foremost thank our amazing community for the outpouring of love and support for the WHEAT Food Drive the library hosted last week. In addition to the impressive quantity of food donations … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Nuke tests not a bad thing
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Yes, test our nukes Donald Trump has trampled on another taboo, and it's a good thing. The president said in a Truth Social post that the United States will begin "immediately" testing our … [Read more...] about Nuke tests not a bad thing
Editorial
A Veterans Day prayer Monday day, we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was … [Read more...] about Editorial
Halloween Haunt
Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count … [Read more...] about Halloween Haunt