Person of the Week • Published Nov 18, 2024 10 pm
By John Lecardo
Bella Bunce is someone who truly gets the essence of what makes cheerleading such an uplifting sport. She has harnessed the love of her teammates to cultivate an unmatche...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 13, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Now in its 85th year, the East Haven Rotary Club continues to lend a helping hand in its community and beyond, while consistently inspiring people to join as new members....
Person of the Week • Published Nov 12, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Around middle school, Eve Backhaus’ athletic path took a bit of a detour. Yet she just went with the flow and made the most of it–which also explains the story of her jun...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 07, 2024 12 am
By John Lecardo
Hannah Sawicki has always had the infectious spirit synonymous with a diligent and successful cheerleader. Her pride and passion for her school and team shine through her...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 06, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
In every election year, there is not only a lot of attention directed toward the people who are running for office, but also toward the people who will participate in th...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 30, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
The East Haven Police Department (EHPD) recently celebrated the retirement of its K9 officer Ace, who was the steadfast partner of Kevin McGuire, an officer in the depart...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 23, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven Television (ETV) continues to grow with new and constant opportunities for its members, staff, and all those who are interested in seeing their visual and audi...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 16, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Some students in a school may not have an older adult who they can look up to and from who they can learn important life skills and lessons. Others may simply need a boos...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 09, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
The East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) finished September by celebrating its 50 years of serving the public health needs of East Haven, Branford, and North Bra...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Whether at Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) or at a summer camp, East Haven native Stephen Martindale recognizes that there is ultimately no single bad day when it com...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 01, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Lexi Heaphy has been a mainstay in the starting lineups for both of her clubs at East Haven High School. How has she withstood the pressure of performing as a starter for...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 24, 2024 10 am
By John Lecardo
Kolbey Nastri has utilized team spirit and the encouragement of others to push herself quite far in the sport of cheerleading. It has led to her becoming arguably the mos...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
It’s quite possible that East Haven made history when Town Council incumbent Karen Martin represented the town as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) i...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 17, 2024 12 pm
By John Lecardo
The game of volleyball came to Mia Abely rather a little later in her athletic upbringing. Though she has more than made up for lost time by diving into the community of ...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 10, 2024 01 pm
By John Lecardo
Hannah Dudley feels that as long as you are enjoying the game and giving your all, then everything else will fall into place. As much as she has given the game with all o...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 04, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven native Neil Merola has begun his first year teaching at his alma mater East Haven High School (EHHS), and he certainly feels that it’s fitting to be a teacher ...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven resident Diane Villano has been retired for two years, but she is still involved in her church, community, and crafts. Diane recalls a quote she once saw which...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
State statute through Connecticut's police accountability legislation requires that all law enforcement agencies in the state attain law enforcement accreditation by the...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 08, 2024 02 pm
By John Lecardo
Gianna Santoro trusted herself, her catcher, and the defense around her this spring. Yet more importantly, it was that belief in her own abilities that enabled her to att...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 03, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) math teacher Caroline Heshema is the East Haven Public Schools Teacher of the Year and feels “incredibly honored and happy” to have re...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 19, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
The New Haven Elks Lodge #25 performed its annual Flag Day Celebration at its North Haven-based house on June 8, honoring those who fought for the United States by holdin...
Person of the Week • Published May 29, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Age does not need to be a factor in how one goes about their days. At 104, lifelong East Haven resident Rosalie Cianelli just joined the East Haven Lions Club, meeting ne...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 17, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Reading is one of the most fundamental elements of a child’s education, and there are people who have a passion for helping students in that critical area of development....
Person of the Week • Published Apr 10, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven High School (EHHS) junior Aedan Connors was recently announced as a Student of the Month by the East Haven Rotary Club—a recognition that came as a genuine sur...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 27, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Whether they become involved in the fields of woodworking, manufacturing, or any other hands-on trade, one of the most important things for students to know is that there...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 26, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Most recently, the East Haven track program saw one of its alumni in the field leap quite high in her collegiate career. Her efforts landed her the opportunity of a lifet...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 20, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
From East Haven to Salem, Massachusetts to Egypt millennia ago, Michelle Piercey is fascinated by all avenues of human history. Fortunately, Michelle has found the perfec...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 19, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
The workhorse mentality that comes with wrestling is what drew Jack Fletcher to the mat. And with his dedication and persistence 365 days a year, he has established himse...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 06, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has crowned East Haven’s Sarah Parlato as this year’s parade queen. The event will take place along Chapel Street...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 27, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
On the ice, it takes a leader to be cool, calm, and composed, while moving swiftly and smartly with each maneuver. Michael Savo toes that fine line of balance with great ...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 21, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
When catching a town meeting that’s airing on East Haven Public TV (ETV), viewers will often hear members of the town’s legislative body discussing the many issues on the...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 07, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Since the beginning of last year, students at Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) and East Haven Academy (EHA) have been reaching for the skies as part of the co-ed Aviat...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 06, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Anyone can be a prolific scorer on the basketball court. Yet Jason Chapman is the ultimate gamer and strives for excellence–knowing it takes proficiency on the other end ...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 31, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
When eating at a favorite local restaurant, patrons need to be ensured that the food they order is safe for consumption and that all conditions at the eatery are up to da...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 09, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Lorenzo Defilio is a great advocate of the communal concept of a hockey squad, along with the satisfying feeling of winning–two things he is experiencing a great wealth o...
Person of the Week • Published Dec 27, 2023 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven native Joe Cusano has refereed over 1,000 boxing matches. He has met some of the sport’s greatest fighters, made calls in the ring nationwide, and has a sixth ...
Person of the Week • Published Dec 13, 2023 02 pm
By John Lecardo
The game of football can display a great deal of guts, glory, and determination on the gridiron, from the naked eye of a casual observer. That was the exact initial impre...
Person of the Week • Published Dec 13, 2023 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Erika Santiago grew up watching the positive impact her father, Joseph Santino, had on the community. An East Haven native, Erika and her family watched as he gave back, ...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 29, 2023 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
This past month, people in East Haven and across the country once again celebrated Veterans Day, and it was another for Americans to honor those who have served in the ar...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 21, 2023 02 pm
By John Lecardo
It all started as simply a senior year spring fling, but the sport of golf began a long and productive relationship with Ian Reynolds–paving the way for great prominence ...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 31, 2023 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
Volunteering has always been a part of Mary Amter’s life, and food was a fixture in that work. Even during her involvement with the Parent Teacher Organization or with to...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 26, 2023 07 am
By Aaron Rubin
From the restaurant industry to East Haven’s Cabaret on Main theater venue, life is all about being creative and putting on a performance wherever you go. From being a ch...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 18, 2023 06 am
By John Lecardo
On the field at defense, Natalie Brown serves as the heart of the transportation for the pieces of the East Haven girls’ soccer team on the pitch. Away from the field, sh...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 12, 2023 07 am
By Aaron Rubin
Judy Barron knows the impact of rising prices. As the executive director of the Community Dining Room (CDR), Judy has seen how the continually increasing cost of food, b...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 03, 2023 12 pm
By John Lecardo
Camaraderie among friends has always motivated Alex Dombrowski to keep pounding on the gridiron, and it is that family affair that has pushed him to quite a lofty leaders...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 03, 2023 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
“Creative expression is a deeply human impulse—deeply human,” says Michael Moore, a member of the East Haven Arts Commission. “I think in so much as they’re sort of entit...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 21, 2023 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Whether it’s a newspaper like The Courier or a station like East Haven Television (ETV), everyone who is part of any kind of media organization knows it’s a team effort. ...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 21, 2023 08 am
By John Lecardo
When it comes to craving the court within the confines of the sport of volleyball, Nicole Brown seeks out the moments where the entire unit of the team synchronizes on th...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 12, 2023 11 am
By Aaron Rubin
Sept. 17 will mark the first anniversary of the grand opening of the East Haven theater company Cabaret on Main. One of its co-directors, Billy DiCrosta, has already seen...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 18, 2023 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
Entering kindergarten as the first major step of an East Haven child’s education can be intimated for those as young as four. That’s where Grove J. Tuttle Elementary Scho...
