Milford’s first lady chairs United Way drive to collect diapers for needy...
United Way of Milford kicked off its annual diaper drive this week, with the help of Milford’s first lady, Sandy Blake. Blake, a local attorney, mother of two, and wife of Mayor Ben Blake, is chairing...
View ArticleBirths announced
The following births were recorded at of Milford Hospital over the past months. July 2: Christine Mone and Justin Michalski of Milford had a daughter. July 18: Traci and Michael Brennan of Milford had...
View ArticleJohn W. Hanson to lead Masonic Lodge for 2014
Shown are, from left to right, Jesse Batterton, Sr.Warden, John W. Hanson, Master, and Michael Nowlin, Jr. Warden. On Jan. 3, Ansantawae Masonic Lodge #89 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons installed...
View ArticleLegion to field three teams, signups set
The Milford American Legion Post 196 baseball team will conduct sign-ups for the upcoming season from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at the American Legion Hall on Merwin Ave. (past Sloppy Jose’s)....
View ArticleIndians defeat Rams
The Milford Coop boys ice hockey defeated Cheshire High, 5-2, on Wednesday. Coach Sal Follo’s Indians are 6-4-1, while Cheshire is 5-6-1. Andrew Gobany, Will Vitelli and Ben LaVallee scored goals in...
View ArticleLawmen invites former wrestlers to match
The Jonathan Law wrestling team has invited all former Law grapplers to join coach Matt Schoonmaker’s squad when the Lawmen play host to Fairfield Prep on Senior Night, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Law is five...
View ArticleAre childless couples happier?
While I was reading the morning news, I stumbled upon a story that could change my life — well, it could have changed my life 30 years ago before my wife and I had kids, four kids to be exact, four...
View ArticleForan High wrestling roundup
The Foran High wrestling team traveled to Madison on Jan. 24, and dropped a 36-32 decision to Daniel Hand. Coach Frank Peter’s Lions are now 13-4 overall and 1-1 in the SCC A Division. Zach Hubler...
View ArticleScoring drought hurting Eagles
Like most girls high school basketball teams that are young in age and short in experience, the players at Jonathan Law are experiencing one of those seasons of ups and downs. The Eagles took a...
View ArticleObituary: Tecla Foran, 96, of Milford, a retired elementary school teacher...
Tecla Foran, age 96, beloved wife of the late Paul B. Foran, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in CT Hospice in Branford. Tecla was born in Milford and was the daughter of the late Adolph and Stella...
View ArticleObituary: Deacon George Anthony Puskas, 74, of Milford
Deacon George Anthony Puskas, age 74, of Milford, died Monday January 27, 2014 in Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in East Lyme, CT January 11, 1940. George was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft 21...
View ArticleCIAC bowling championship on March 1
The CIAC, in partnership with the Connecticut Bowling Proprietors Association, is holding its third CIAC Bowling Championship on March 1. The event will take place at Silver Lanes in East Hartford...
View ArticleObituary: Ruth M. Dowin, 82, of Milford
Ruth M. Dowin, age 82, of Milford, beloved wife of Richard Dowin for 62 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Ruth was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 13, 1931 to the late John and...
View ArticleObituary: Joan Marilyn Casey, 81, of Milford
Joan Marilyn Casey, age 81, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Edward John Casey, passed away peacefully on January 30. Mrs. Casey was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 1, 1932 to the late George...
View ArticleFamily of Glenn O’Donnelly thanks church and friends
To the Editor: The Higgins family would like to thank the Woodmont United Church of Christ and the Reverend Arthur Yost for the service they officiated for our sister Glenn O’Donnelly on Saturday,...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club dodgeball tournament coming up in March
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford will hold its second annual Dodgeball Tournament March 8. The games will kick off at 1 p.m. Due to the overwhelming success of the 2013 tournament, this year’s...
View ArticleChandra takes all around, Law defeats Foran
Jonathan Law defeated Foran High, 118.45-105.85 in girls gymnastics on Thursday. Vault: Hailey Alicki (F) 8.0, Kira Chandra (L) 7.9, (tie for third) Melissa Grabowski (L) and Megan Grabowski (L) 7.7....
View ArticlePreschool: Discussion before implementation
It is wonderful that school board members come to the board with passion about education, some with strong feelings in certain areas. However, it is very important that board members put these strong...
View ArticleBeatles tribute show benefits Law drama
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in America with a one-night only concert at Jonathan Law High School on Saturday, Feb. 8. All proceeds will benefit the Jonathan Law High School...
View ArticleForan defeats Seymour, 80-76
The Foran High boys swim team defeated Seymour High, 80-76, on Friday. Coach Kristin Skuches’ Lions improved to 3-4 with the victory. Eric Hammer, Drew Corsi, Sam Olsson and Matt Tylutki took the 200...
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