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Casey Donahue

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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.

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Sports

Darien High School Dedicates New Fitness Center DARIEN, Conn. — The Blue Wave Booster Club dedicated the opening of the new fitness center at Darien High School. Members of the Booster Club's board presented a plaque to Athletic Director Michael Sullivan and Fitness Coordinator Nick Demaio during a boys basketball game against Staples High School. The plaque will be displayed outside the newly refurbished fitness center. The Booster Club led a fundraising campaign that brought in $175,000 in donations from the community. Upgrades to the fitness center, which is used by nearly all sports teams, include new aerobic and weightlifting equi…

by Casey Donahue

02/05/2013

News

Darien Seniors May Be Eligible For Property Tax Relief DARIEN, Conn. - Darien senior homeowners over the age of 65 may be eligible for tax credits on their real estate property tax, according to Tax Assessor Anthony Homicki. Applications are now being accepted for credits under the Circuit Breaker Program, Town Program or Elderly Tax Deferral. Applications must be filed by May 15. To be eligible, homeowners must be 65 years old on or before December 31, 2012, and have an income not exceeding $49,900 for married couples and $42,500 for single persons. All income, including Social Security, must be reported. Documentation of proof, such as your…

by Casey Donahue

02/05/2013

Police & Fire

Police: 'Mystery Shopper' Company Scams Darien Woman DARIEN, Conn. – A Darien woman was scammed by a fake company that offered her a job as a "mystery shopper" sending checks via Western Union, according to police. The woman received an email on Jan. 16 from a company called Market Force, Inc., offering her a position as a mystery shopper. The job description said she would get paid to evaluate the performance of Western Union employees. For each assignment, she would receive a check from the company and deposit it in her personal bank account. She would keep $250 and send the rest to someone in the company through Western Union. On Jan. 23…

by Casey Donahue

02/04/2013

Events

What To Do In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. — The events in Norwalk this week include a talk by author Michael Canavan and a discussion on integrating movement and learning. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Monday, Feb. 4 Children's Book Discussion: 4 p.m. Children are invited to discuss the Addie books from the "American Girl" series. The event will include dressing up and acting out from the time period of the book, crafts and activities based on the characters. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington St. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Board of Education Meeting: 7:45 p.m. The Norwalk Board of Education will …

by Casey Donahue

02/04/2013

Events

What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this week include a chocolate cooking class and a fund-raiser for PAWS. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Monday, Feb. 4 "Video Game Revolution" Screening: 10 a.m. The library hosts a screening of "Video Game Revolution." This documentary tells the history of video games and how they have influenced the way children live and play. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Building Communication Skills: 10 a.m. Child- development expert Lydia Soifer will lead a discussion for parents on how they can build their kids' communication …

by Casey Donahue

02/04/2013

Business

Find A Job In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. - The following job listings were posted online by employers in Norwalk. Norwalk Hospital is hiring a senior case manager. Lifestyle Lift is hiring a scheduler. Dolce Norwalk is hiring a coffee break attendant. MediFit is hiring a health fitness specialist. Home Depot is hiring cashiers. Tutor Time Child Care is seeking teachers for pre-school and toddler classrooms. G4S is looking for a bank protection officer. N2 Publishing is hiring an area director. FedEx is hiring a center assistant manager. VCA Veterinary Referral and E…

by Casey Donahue

02/02/2013

Police & Fire

Norwalk Shooting Suspect Arrested In Florida NORWALK, Conn. - A Norwalk man wanted in connection with a shooting in Kendall Elementary School parking lot was arrested in Florida on Friday afternoon. Kareem Leach, 26, was taken into custody by U.S. marshals in Jacksonville, Fla. He will be extradited to Connecticut, where he will face charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, unlawful discharge of a firearm and conspiracy, police said. The arrest stems from an incident on Jan. 13 when a man was shot in the parking lot of Kendall in what police described as a "drug deal turned robbery." The victim was shot in the calf an…

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Charged With Trying To Sell Stolen Tools NORWALK,Conn. - A Norwalk man was charged with burglary after trying to pawn stolen tools, according to police. Conrad Peterson, 22, was charged with third-degree burglary and fifth-degree larceny. He posted a $2,500 bond and will appear in court Feb. 13. Police were called after Peterson tried to sell $850 worth of tools at a Main Street pawn shop Thursday. He had been in the store before and sold items that later were revealed to have been stolen, police said. When officers questioned him about where he got the tools, he allegedly first told them he didn't know and then said he had rece…

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

Police & Fire

Norwalk Bank Employee Charged With Stealing $6,000 NORWALK, Conn. -- An employee of a Norwalk bank has been accused of stealing $6,000 from the bank in December, according to police. Patricia Morency, 24, of Norwalk was charged with third-degree larceny and second-degree computer crime. She was released on a promise to appear in court on Feb. 13. Employees at the TD Bank where Morency worked are authorized to issue 24-hour lines of credit in extenuating circumstances such as bank error, police said. Morency used this system to transfer $6,000 to her personal checking account on Dec. 27, police said. Surveillance videos showed Morency wi…

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

Events

What To Do In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. — The events in Darien this weekend include an artist reception, a summer opportunities fair and a screening of a documentary on gun violence. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, Feb. 1 Artist Reception: 6:30 p.m. The library hosts an opening reception for artist Maria-Esther Magallanes, whose acrylic paintings will be on display until Feb. 16. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Saturday, Feb. 2 Summer Opportunities Fair: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tips on Trips and Camps hosts a fair for kids ages 8 to 18, where they can learn about sleepaway camps, creative and perf…

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

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