Well, sweetie pie, it seems that the month o’ January is flying by, and all those who thought the new year was gonna bring something new and different have, so far, been terribly disappernted. The year of 2021 has had as much or more bad news for the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Historian’s Corner
Washington’s Brown Suit Federal Hall, New York City Temporary Capital of the United States April 30, 1789 George Washington laid his hand upon a large Bible, one that had been loaned for this purpose by a local … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have not written this column for a short time and I’m going to run a number of catch-up items in this week’s edition. Would you please take this opportunity to update me if the gripes you had previously submitted have not … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Happy New Year, honey bunch! There weren’t too many people who were unhappy to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, that’s for sure. In a year that started out with soooo much positive going on, it’s amazing how it all turned so sour so fast. Here in the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Obituary
Katherine Held Katherine Disbrow Spaulding Held was born September 20, 1915 to Frank Edgar Spaulding and Natalie Belle Disbrow Spaulding at the family home in West Haven. She had an older brother, Frank, Jr., who predeceased her. She was … [Read more...] about Obituary
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Loretta’s Christmas Memory, 1929 (With thanks to Valerie Forte Vitali) In her years as Librarian, Loretta BonTempo Forte had a knack for selecting books that suited the avid readers who patronized the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
As they year winds down, Felicia, it has been our custom, yew and I, to list the gifts we’d like to see under various politico’s trees during Christmastide. We think the Jolly Ole Elf himself would be perty open to our suggestions. So, let’s git … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pauline Lang “Few are left who know how much I have done.” When Pauline and Otto Lang moved from the Midwest to the young town of West Haven in 1936, they found that their new community had a great many … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Two more isshews to go before the end of the year, and a much-needed hiatus for the people here at the office. Next week, Dec. 17, will be the last papyrus before the holidays and we will be off with the next edition coming out Jan. 7. The difference … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Obituaries
James V. Spagone James V. Spagone, 92, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 after a prolonged illness. A lifelong resident of West Haven, James was born on April 28, 1928, the son of Anthony & Nellie Spagone. … [Read more...] about Obituaries