Editorials

Diversity of thought needed On Tuesday, voters in West Haven and throughout the state will travel to the polls – if they have not already voted early – and determine the biennial municipal elections. Tip O’Neill, late Speaker of the House in … [Read more...] about Editorial

Columbus Week, 2025 October 12 is Columbus Day – not indigenous people’s day, or some other non-descript “woke” nonsense, but Columbus Day. Hail Columbus! Christopher Columbus, explorer, privateer, complex individual was a man of his time, the … [Read more...] about 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

Sen. Kaine is dangerous “The notion that rights don’t come from laws and don’t come from the government, but come from the Creator — that’s what the Iranian government believes.” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) Two things should have come to … [Read more...] about Editorial

Heroes do their jobs well Too often, we find ourselves seeing what can only be described as the negative side of today’s young people. Of course, such has been the case since time immemorial, when each older generation finds something to … [Read more...] about Editorial

School is about basic skills The second August issue is a stark reminder the summer vacation season is over, and the new scholastic year is getting underway. With today’s publication of the School Bus Schedule the reality the summer is waning … [Read more...] about Editorial

Savin Rock Fest a success The most recent edition of the Savin Rock Festival was, by all accounts, a successful event, celebrating much of what the city has to offer its residents. Thousands showed up for the annual event, a summer standard … [Read more...] about Editorial

It is hard to believe it has been more than 40 years since the first Savin Rock Festival took place atWest Haven High School’s Ken Strong Stadium and adjacent fi elds. The idea was one that came from the leadership of the defunct (but absorbed into … [Read more...] about Editorial

Heading to America’s 250th The July Fourth celebration this year, begins a march toward the next milestone in the country’s history, the 250th anniversary of the ratification and publishing of the Declaration of Independence. Those old enough … [Read more...] about Editorial

Congratulations, Grads! Congratulations Class of 2025! For those of you who are ending your collegiate careers, we hope you find a life’s work that will be fulfilling, and become contributing members of your community and family. For … [Read more...] about Editorial