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Casey Donahue

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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.

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Brien McMahon Students Injured In Fiery Two-Car Crash In Norwalk Brien McMahon Students Injured In Fiery Two-Car Crash In Norwalk
Brien McMahon Students Injured In Fiery Two-Car Crash In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Several students suffered nonlife-threatening injuries after a two-car crash in which an SUV flipped over and caught fire Saturday night, May 10, Norwalk police said. Two cars containing a total of eight Brien McMahon High School student collided at Fillow Street and Kendall Court at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, police said. One of the cars, a Mercedes SUV, flipped onto its roof and caught fire, police said. When first responders arrived, all of the students had managed to get out of the cars, police said. Firefighters arrived and quickly put the fire out, police said. The stud…

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Neighbors
Westport Families Build Castles In The Sand For Homes With Hope Westport Families Build Castles In The Sand For Homes With Hope
Westport Families Build Castles In The Sand For Homes With Hope WESTPORT, Conn. -- Families dodged the rain as they gathered at Compo Beach in Westport on Saturday to create elaborate sand castles and sculptures for Homes with Hope's 13th annual Castles in the Sand event. Homes with Hope is a nonprofit based in Westport dedicated to helping the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. The organization provides food, emergency shelter, supportive housing and services to help people become independent and self-sufficient. "It's been very successful," said Audrey Sparre, vice president of Homes with Hope. "It's a great visual event, and a really good,…

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Neighbors
Artists Turn South Norwalk Traffic Boxes Into Canvases Artists Turn South Norwalk Traffic Boxes Into Canvases
Artists Turn South Norwalk Traffic Boxes Into Canvases NORWALK, Conn. -- The streets will be a bit more beautiful as a group of artists transforms traffic boxes in South Norwalk into pieces of art as part of a project sponsored by the city. Artists Jahmane, Lizzy Rockwell, Michael J. Clocks and Dooley-O each created a design based on the theme "Connecticut Works," reflecting the current and historic industries of the area. This is the second traffic-box project sponsored by the city, the Norwalk Parking Authority and the Norwalk Arts Commission. The theme of the first project was literary works. Jahmane is a Norwalk-based artist and designer …

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Sports
Norwalk's Kevin Pierre-Louis Drafted By Seattle Seahawks Norwalk's Kevin Pierre-Louis Drafted By Seattle Seahawks
Norwalk's Kevin Pierre-Louis Drafted By Seattle Seahawks NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk native Kevin Pierre-Louis will join the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks after being picked on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Linebacker Pierre-Louis was picked in the fourth round of drafting on Saturday, and is the 132nd overall pick. Pierre-Louis grew up in Norwalk and got his start in the game playing Norwalk Youth Football. He attended King Low Heywood Thomas School in Stamford before going on to Boston College, where he was named a first-team All-ACC player his senior year. "I feel as though my best football is ahead of me and I couldn't have gone to a better …

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News
Wild Thing Leads Residents To The New Ridgefield Library Wild Thing Leads Residents To The New Ridgefield Library
Wild Thing Leads Residents To The New Ridgefield Library RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- After 10 years of planning and construction, the new Ridgefield Library opened its doors to the community on Friday, May 9. A Book Brigade led by the Wild Thing from Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" carried the last few books from the shelves of the temporary facility to the new library. This was followed by the presentation of the Phyllis Paccadolmi Awards to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and to Christine and Philip Lodewick. After a ribbon cutting, the community was allowed in to get its first sneak peek at the new library. Peter Coffin, chair of…

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Schools
Norwalk Young Astronauts Celebrate Successful Mission Norwalk Young Astronauts Celebrate Successful Mission
Norwalk Young Astronauts Celebrate Successful Mission NORWALK, Conn. -- The Young Astronauts at Columbus Magnet School in Norwalk completed the program's 19th annual mission with a simulated space shuttle landing Friday, May 9. The mission was the culmination of a year of hard work for the fifth-graders in the program. The Young Astronauts program is an after-school activity that uses space travel to teach kids about scientific inquiry. Throughout the year the students study aerodynamics, engineering, robotics, navigation and zero-gravity training. The program is capped off with a simulated shuttle launch and landing. The mission this year w…

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Sports
Norwalk Natives Redd, Pierre-Louis Enter NFL Draft Norwalk Natives Redd, Pierre-Louis Enter NFL Draft
Norwalk Natives Redd, Pierre-Louis Enter NFL Draft NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk natives Silas Redd and Kevin Pierre-Louis entered the NFL Draft on Thursday night, May 8, with hopes of making it to the big leagues and appreciation for the city where they first learned the game. The city of Norwalk celebrated Redd and Pierre-Louis with a ceremony featuring a proclamation by Mayor Harry Rilling. Both players got their start playing Norwalk Youth Football. Redd attended Columbus Magnet School and Pierre-Louis went to Silvermine Elementary School before both moved on to King Low Heywood Thomas School in Stamford. They helped to lead their football…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Truck Fire On I-95 Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Truck Fire On I-95
Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Truck Fire On I-95 NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk firefighters quickly extinguished a truck fire that backed up traffic on I-95 southbound at midday Thursday. Three engines responded to the fire at 11:30 a.m. The burning tractor-trailer truck was stopped in the slow travel lane near the Route 7 connector. The blaze was extinguished within 10 minutes, and firefighters continued to cool the smoldering tractor cab and motor for several minutes, fire officials said. The shipping container that the truck was carrying was empty. The saddle tanks of the tractor contained 100 gallons of diesel fuel. Connecticut Departme…

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News
Norwalk Seeks Names To Update Veterans Memorial Norwalk Seeks Names To Update Veterans Memorial
Norwalk Seeks Names To Update Veterans Memorial NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk has begun reaching out to residents who have the country as it looks to add more names to the Veterans' Plaque outside Norwalk City Hall. Mayor Harry Rilling and members of the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee announced the new initiative Wednesday. The plaques contain the names of hundreds of Norwalk residents who have served in conflicts dating back to World War I. The city is now looking to add more names of people who have served recently or who served in an older conflict but whose names have not yet been included. "This is something that is the right thi…

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Jack Hanna Brings Wildlife To Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk Jack Hanna Brings Wildlife To Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk
Jack Hanna Brings Wildlife To Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The audience went wild Wednesday as "Jungle" Jack Hanna brought several of his animal friends to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk for two lectures. Hanna is chairman emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He is known for his wildlife shows "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures" and "Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown," as well as his numerous appearances on "Good Morning America" and "Late Night With David Letterman."  During his presentation Hanna brought out and discussed a wide variety of animals, including two lemurs, a great horned owl, a tortoise, a two-towed sloth, a bintu…

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