Eleanor O. Carter Eleanor O. Carter, born in Akron, Ohio January 27, 1927 passed away peacefully in Birchwood, Minnesota at her daughter Lori’s on May 17, 2020. She was the daughter of Howard Arthur Roberts and Hazel May. She is predeceased … [Read more...] about Obituaries
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Gripevine
I have had a number of complaints from my readers about the dog droppings on the Green. I have had the opportunity to cross West Haven’s Green, sometimes on business and often just to sit awhile. I had to agree with my letter writers, it is not a … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, well, and more wells. Here we are in Memorial Day weekend, and it’s gonna be one o’ the strangest holidays we’ve seen here since forever. With the Wuhan Virus still besetting the state, and only in Phase I of the “reopening” under the diktat of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Wolfe’s Bakery Part II See part 1 Fred Wolfe, Sr., today fondly remembered as “Pop” was known for his energy and enthusiastic conduct in the world of business, for he was certainly driven to … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituary
Frank Zukoff Frank Zukoff, 61, of West Haven, Ct. passed away suddenly on May 15, 2020. He was loved by all for his comical personality. He leaves behind a son, Frank Zukoff of Florida, sisters, Patty (Dave) Muir of East Haven, Linda Konopka … [Read more...] about Obituary
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have received requests from readers interested in learning what efforts the local Chamber of Commerce and city officials utilize to bring new businesses into the city of West Haven. Several months ago I posed this … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. Here we are in the Merry Month of May, and to prove it, somebody sent via the computer a “virtual” edition of the Magdalen (pronounced in this case Mawd-lin) College Choir, Oxford, singing as they always do at 6 a.m. British time … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Wolfe’s Bakery Part I See Part 2 The year was 1912: Arizona and New Mexico became the 47th and 48th states and Alaska became a U.S. territory; The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, killing … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I wonder if there is an ordinance in West Haven that prohibits property owners who allow their yards to remain messy. It just doesn’t seem fair to the rest of the people in the neighborhood. Just what can be done … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Covid-19, Wuhan Virus, Chinese Virus. Whatever moniker you wanna put on it, honeybunch, in the Asylum by the Sea as everywhere else, that’s all anybody is talkin’ about and all anyone is concerned about. Our little corner of the universe is jest like … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia