West Haven African American Citizen of the Year Freddy Jackson, third from left, is joined by his wife, Miriam Silas Jackson, second from left, as he receives a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and West Haven Black Heritage Committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins during the 24th annual Black Heritage Celebration at City Hall on Feb. 27. The cultural event, in honor of Black History Month, is presented by the Black Heritage Committee.
Black History marked with many honors
Edwin Blackwell, center, and his sons, Eli, 16, and Quincy, 15, accept a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Black Heritage Committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins on behalf of their mother and grandmother, the late Teresa S. Blackwell, recognizing the former city welfare director as West Haven’s African American Citizen of the Year.
Black History marked with many honors
West Haven High School seniors Esther Boadiwaa Danso and Edward Kruah receive a Black Heritage Committee award for leadership from Chairman Steven R. Mullins as Principal Dana Paredes, left, and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi look on.
Voice profile featuring Keith Sweeney
Sweeney is the city's Irishman of the year.
Frozen February
The Children & Youth Services program at the West Haven Community House recently held a Frozen-themed Family Night for students and their families. The agency holds monthly events to engage students and their families in fun, educational, and social experiences -- including dancing!
Historian's Corner
The shipyard as it looked in the 19th century.
Editorial cartoon
Read Across America Day
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi reads the 1957 Dr. Seuss children’s book “The Cat in the Hat” to second graders of teacher Carmela Armellino’s class at Savin Rock Community School as part of Read Across America Day on Monday.
Read Across America Day
The West Haven Community House celebrated with an eight- week Read Around The House event where 100 community volunteers read to children in their Head Start preschool and their Afterschool program, and participated in a book club with adults in their Community Connections program. Pictured is West Haven Fire Department Chief, James O’Brien.
Player of the week
Jared Pliszka is the Vio’s Sports Plus/Westie Blue Player of the Week. The West Haven senior goaltender has been tremendous all season, and was nothing short of sensational in a 1-1 tie with Xavier. Pliszka finished with 50 saves in the contest, including numerous saves in the third period and overtime, giving the Westies a chance to earn a possible victory
Knights top Jesuits
Brett Hutchison helped the 5th-ranked Notre Dame basketball team advance to the semifinal round of the SCC Tournament. They played Monday against Hamden hoping to make their third title game appearance in the last four years.
Tier 2 Champs!
The West Haven Peewee AA team shows off its state championship trophy after winning the Tier 2 Connecticut Hockey Conference title. The team’s only bump was a 2-2 tie to Wonderland of Bridgeport, the same team it shutout, 4-0, for the title. The West Haven Peewee AA team consisted of Zach Goetze, John Donohue, Nick Salzano, Beckett Stenz, Mascari, Nicky Stevens, Kempton, Tyler Donroe, DiNuzzo, Tim Donohue, Thomas Porto, Nick Eberhart, Connor Benz, Locklear, and Jack Aloi. They now head to regional competition.
