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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

Casey Donahue's Contributions

Weather

Thunderstorms Could Hit Friday Ahead Of Mostly Calm Weekend In New Canaan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County could see some isolated showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon, ahead of what is expected to be a mostly calm weekend. A cold front will move through the region this afternoon and evening, bringing the showers and storms, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, the skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Wind gusts could get as high as 26 mph. Dry conditions are expected to return this evening, with partly cloudy skies predicted tonight and a low around 48. High pressure will bring another seasonably warm day on Saturday…

by Casey Donahue

06/02/2017

Lifestyle

New Fairfield Town Beach Now Open On Weekends NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Grab your bathing suits and load up on sunscreen, because the New Fairfield Town Park Beach is now officially open on weekends.The beach is open on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning June 21, the beach will be open on weekdays as well. You can purchase your beach pass online, in the Parks and Recreation office, or at the Town Park. Check out the Summer 2017 brochure for all the fun activities going on at the beach this summer, or contact the Parks and Recreation office at (203) 312-5633 for more information.

by Casey Donahue

06/02/2017

Lifestyle

Westport PAL Announces Date For Fourth Of July Fireworks Show WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Athletic League announced that it will hold its annual fireworks display on Monday, July 3.The Westport PAL fireworks is sponsored again by Melissa and Doug Bernstein of the Westport-based Melissa & Doug, LLC. The fireworks for the 61st show will be provided by the Grucci's, aka "The First Family of Fireworks." The rain date for the fireworks will be Wednesday, July 5. Tickets went on sale June 1 and can be purchased at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road, and at the Westport Parks and Recreation office, 260 Compo Road. Ticket sa…

by Casey Donahue

06/02/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Charged Teen With Robbery On Bouton Street Porch NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk teen was charged with robbing a man as he sat on his Bouton Street porch one afternoon last week, according to the Hour. The Bouton Street resident told police that he was sitting on his porch just before 1 p.m. on Friday, May 26 when two males came onto his porch, pushed him, and grabbed his wallet, according to the Hour. The man chased the two as they fled on foot from his home, but eventually lost sight of them, the Hour reported. Police responded to the area and searched for the two suspects, using a K9 to track them, according to the Hour. Police told the Ho…

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

Business

Merger Between Danbury's Praxair And German Competitor Made Official DANBURY, Conn. – Danbury-based industrial gas company Praxair, Inc and the German company Linde AG announced Thursday that they have officially entered into an agreement to join together to form one company. The companies expect the merger to close in the second half of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The two companies said that merging brings together leaders in the global industrial gas industry, combining Linde's engineering and technology with Praxair's operating model. “This combination is a compelling and transformative opportunity to create a w…

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

Police & Fire

Four Middle-Aged Suspects Arrested With Crack, Pills In Greenwich Drug Raid GREENWICH, Conn. — Four people in their 50s and 60s were arrested during a raid on a Hamilton Avenue apartment in Greenwich where police seized crack cocaine and prescription pills, according to Greenwich Time. Police told Greenwich Time that they launched an investigation after learning that 69-year-old John Deandressi of Hamilton Avenue was selling prescription pills in town. Police conducted surveillance on his home and observed his operation for three months, according to Greenwich Time. On Wednesday they tracked 57-year-old Christopher Cannizzaro of Stamford from the Hamilton Apartment…

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

Schools

Chelsea Cohen Scholarship Recognizes Female Student Athletes From Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Two graduating seniors from Norwalk high schools have been named the first recipients of the Chelsea Cohen Memorial Scholarship, which recognizes female scholar athletes. Sarah St. Surin from Norwalk High School and Isabella Bean from Brien McMahon High School were named as the two winners, and each will receive a $2,500 grant as support for their freshman year of college this fall. The scholarship from the Fairfield County Sports Commission is awarded to candidates who best exemplify the spirit and qualities of the late Chelsea Cohen, a graduate of Norwalk High who died i…

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

Police & Fire

SUV Goes Off Road And Hits Tree In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A car went down an embankment and hit a tree on Wednesday in Trumbull.The Nichols Fire Department responded to the scene at around 3:16 p.m. on a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a stationary object. When crews arrived they found an SUV down the embankment into a tree. Fire officials said that upon investigation it was determined there were no occupants int he vehicle. Crews remained on site while a wrecker removed the SUV.

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Arrested Again For Running Prostitution Ring STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford man has been charged with running a prostitution ring out of a city hotel, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police told the Stamford Advocate that 41-year-old Otis Campbell had rented two rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Summer Street and advertised prostitution services for two women. Campbell had previously been arrested in 2015 for similarly running a prostitution operation at another hotel, and the Stamford Advocate reported that he was on probation for those charges. Related story: Two arrested in prostitution bust at Stamford hotel The investigation …

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

Police & Fire

Fight Breaks Out In Front Of Greenwich Police Headquarters GREENWICH, Conn. — One person was arrested when a fight broke out right in front of Greenwich Police headquarters early Thursday morning, according to Greenwich Time. The brawl between three people took place at around 1 a.m. Thursday at Havermeyer Place and Bruce Place, Greenwich Time reported. One person suffered cuts and bruises to the face, and 23-year-old Greenwich resident Isai Hernandez was arrested, according to Greenwich Time. Police told Greenwich Time that Hernandez was intoxicated, and was charged with assault and disorderly conduct. His bond was set at $10,000, according to Gre…

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2017

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