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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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Norwalk Workers Protest To End Income Inequality Across State Norwalk Workers Protest To End Income Inequality Across State
Norwalk Workers Protest To End Income Inequality Across State NORWALK, Conn. -- A crowd of about 15 people stood in front of the Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk on Tuesday evening to demand an end to inequality in the state. The vigil was one of 24 Vigils for Inequality held throughout the state of Connecticut on Tuesday. The vigils were held in cities and towns where poverty has increased. They were organized by a coalition of groups including the Connecticut Working Families Party, Connecticut Citizens Action Group, Service Employees International Union local 32BJ, AFSCME Council 4, local chapters of Moveon.org and local organizations. In a…

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Darien Begins Process Of Fixing Parking Problems In Town Darien Begins Process Of Fixing Parking Problems In Town
Darien Begins Process Of Fixing Parking Problems In Town DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien officials are taking steps to try to alleviate some of the parking problems throughout town, particularly for train commuters. Darien's parking problems have long been a topic of conversation within the town. The Darien Board of Selectmen met Monday night for the first time in its capacity as the Darien Parking Authority. The board reviewed a presentation by Town Administrator Karl Kilduff on the current parking situation, as well as some possible ideas to consider moving forward. Among the most in-demand parking in Darien can be found at the two train stations, wh…

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Police & Fire
Police: Norwalk Man Charged With Threatening Wife In Front Of Kids Police: Norwalk Man Charged With Threatening Wife In Front Of Kids
Police: Norwalk Man Charged With Threatening Wife In Front Of Kids NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was arrested Monday night after police said he threatened to kill his wife. David Osler, 33, was charged with disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, violation of a protective order and injury or risk of injury or impairing the morals of children. He was held on $50,000 bond and appeared in court Tuesday. A Branford woman called police after she picked up her children after spending the weekend with Osler, her husband from whom she is separated. She told police that her children were crying, saying that Osler had told them that he wanted to kill th…

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Business
New Pooch Hotel Offers Luxury Stay For Norwalk Dogs New Pooch Hotel Offers Luxury Stay For Norwalk Dogs
New Pooch Hotel Offers Luxury Stay For Norwalk Dogs NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk dogs looking to get away from it all can now stay in the newly opened Pooch Hotel in East Norwalk -- the first location of its kind in the state. The Pooch Hotel recently opened in Norwalk on East Avenue next to the East Norwalk train station. Pooch Hotel is owned by Petco, and the Norwalk location is the first in Connecticut. The business had a soft opening in March and celebrated its grand opening this past weekend with tours and pet photo booths.  The three-story building has room for about 130 dogs. Dogs who visit Pooch Hotel can enjoy daycare, longer-term bo…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Driver Charged With DUI After Hitting Hotel Wall Norwalk Driver Charged With DUI After Hitting Hotel Wall
Norwalk Driver Charged With DUI After Hitting Hotel Wall NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was arrested and Tasered after crashing his car at a hotel Sunday night, police said. Shawn Paprocki, 35, was charged with one count of driving under the influence, police said. He was released on $10,000 bond. Police received a call from the staff of the Doubletree Hotel in Norwalk on Sunday night, saying Paprocki had crashed his car into a wall at the hotel. When officers arrived they found the car in the parking garage, with damage to the front of the car, police said. Paprocki was sitting in the car with the engine running, police said, and did not appe…

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Police & Fire
Woman Rescued After Jumping Into Norwalk River Woman Rescued After Jumping Into Norwalk River
Woman Rescued After Jumping Into Norwalk River NORWALK, Conn. -- A woman, who jumped off a bridge in Norwalk after flagging down a police officer early Friday morning, was rescued by firefighters. The officer was traveling along Wall Street at about 4:30 a.m. when the woman flagged him down and told him that she needed an ambulance, according to Sgt Lisa Cotto. The 39-year-old woman then ran away, and while the officer was turning his cruiser around he saw her jump over the railing of the Wall Street bridge and into the Norwalk River, Cotto said. The officer made his way to the edge of the river and saw that the woman was conscious an…

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Schools
Connecticut Launches First Early College High School In Norwalk Connecticut Launches First Early College High School In Norwalk
Connecticut Launches First Early College High School In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk will be home to Connecticut’s first six-year academy that will allow students to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree in applied sciences, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced Friday at Norwalk Community College. The program will be called the Norwalk Early College Academy. It will be a Pathways in Technology Early College High School program offered through Norwalk schools, Norwalk Community College and IBM. Students will complete Grades 9 through 14 in an integrated program of high school classes and cost-free college classes, as well as job train…

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Pleasantville Decision On Benchmark Proposal Postponed Pleasantville Decision On Benchmark Proposal Postponed
Pleasantville Decision On Benchmark Proposal Postponed PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville has postponed a decision on the Benchmark Senior Living facility proposed on Bedford Road after receiving new information from the state Department of Transportation. The Village Board had scheduled a meeting Monday evening to vote on a proposed zoning change for the property next to the United Methodist Church where the development has been proposed. Village officials received notice from the DOT Monday concerning a retaining wall on the property. The wall sits on a state right-of-way, and Benchmark had been planning on cutting into the wall in order to…

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Neighbors
Rye's Holy Child School To Honor Harrison Couple Rye's Holy Child School To Honor Harrison Couple
Rye's Holy Child School To Honor Harrison Couple RYE, N.Y. --  The School of the Holy Child will honor the volunteer service of Harrison's Sue and Domenick Ciaccia at its annual Gala and Auction on Saturday, April 12. The Ciaccias' three daughters, Jacqueline, Stefanie and Jessica, all graduated from Holy Child. Sue and Dom have volunteered at the school in various capacities for about 15 years. They said that they were honored that they would be recognized at the Gala, and although they did not want the limelight, they agreed to participate because they knew it was a big event for the school and they wanted to help in any way they could.…

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Police & Fire
Darien High Parent Falls Victim To Kidnapping Phone Scam Darien High Parent Falls Victim To Kidnapping Phone Scam
Darien High Parent Falls Victim To Kidnapping Phone Scam DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien police are warning residents of a recent phone scam after a parent of a Darien High School student fell victim to it. The parent lost about $1,800 in the phone scam, according to police. Two other residents reported incidents but did not suffer any losses. The scam typically involves the victim receiving a phone call informing them that their child was involved in an accident, Darien police say. The caller will tell the target that their child hit the car of gang members and is being held at gunpoint until the gang gets money to pay for the damage. They will tell t…

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