Grand Marshal William “Bill” Benson, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War in 1967-68, steers the Memorial Day parade up Campbell Avenue on Monday morning from a golf cart driven by off -duty Trooper 1st Class Alison Peters of the Connecticut State Police.
Voice profile featuring Tom McCarthy
“I promise you, we have folks who work harder than just about anybody. And they care. Do we make mistakes? Yes. But it’s not because we’re not trying.” - Commissioner of Public Works, Tom McCarthy
Committee eyes a ‘Rock’ belvedere
A look-out tower once was an attraction at Savin Rock as shown in this early 20th Century postcard.
Editorial cartoon
Historian's corner
This picture was distributed to news outlets following President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s announced of D-Day in 1944. His prayer for the troops stirred an anxious nation.
Headed to Dean, Norwich
Pictured above are WHHS basketball players Quannel Straughter (left) and Mufee Cooper (right). Quannel has announced that he will be continuing his basketball and academic career at Dean College. Mufee will continue his basketball and academic career at Norwich University. Standing behind his two players is head coach Tyrese Sullivan.
Scholarship awarded
The West Haven Police Department’s Retired Offi cers Association gives an annual scholarship to a high school senior that is going into criminal justice/law enforcement. This year’s winner is Kailey Carrano (center) from WHHS. This year’s scholarship is in memory of Det. Jim McDonough, who recently passed away. Jim’s wife Laura (2nd from left), also attended the presentation. President Russ Kniehl (2nd from right) and Treasurer Bill Conlan (right) look on. Kailey Carrano hopes to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps- Retired Det. Sal Carrano and uncle Matt Carrano. The presentation took place May 22. On the far left is John Jarvie, vice president of the WHPD-ROA.
Tough day
West Haven goalie Kevin Moriarty stifles a Ludlowe of Fairfield scoring chance in the CIAG play-downs Saturday. The Westies had a tough day, losing 21-1
Rush up field
Nick Camara (14) breaks up field against Ludlowe. Camara’s Devils were bombed, 21-1, and ousted from further play in the CIAC tournament.
Knights' squads in postseason
Zackary Hochman was named Notre Dame’s Athlete of the Year at the school’s Annual Athletic Awards Recognition Ceremony on May 21.
Knights' squads in postseason
Tommy Rosati and Jake Ivan-Pal fired a 3-under round of 66 to finish one shot out of a playoff at the prestigious CHAPPA Invitational on May 23.
