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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.

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Events

What To Do In Norwalk This Weekend NORWALK, Conn. — The events in Norwalk this weekend include Medicare counseling and a concert by the Fairfield County Children's Choir. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, Feb. 1 Medicare Counseling: 10 a.m. to noon. Meet one-on-one with a counselor from C.H.O.I.C.E.S., who can help you navigate your health insurance options under Medicare and answer your questions. Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Saturday, Feb. 2 Fairfield County Children's Choir: 5:30 p.m. The Fairfield County Children's Choir will perform a collection of Broadway favorites. A silent auction …

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

Real Estate

Open Houses In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. - House hunting in Darien? There will be several open houses in town this weekend. Options range from a four-bedroom home on Old Kings Highway North listed for $929,000 to a five-bedroom home on Georgian Lane, listed for $2,095,000. Check out our Real Estate page for more open houses and to see homes that have recently been sold in your neighborhood.

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

Business

Moms Launch Women's Fitness Clothing Store In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Maxine Berg and Lindsay Prospect first joined forces two years ago to sell fitness wear to women. Now, they have launched their first store in Darien as Jade opened its doors in the Goodwives Shopping Center two weeks ago. The two Wilton moms knew each other from playing tennis and having kids around the same age. Berg, a former lawyer, and Prospect, a former MBA health-care consultant, had retired from their corporate jobs to focus on raising their kids. But they decided they wanted to branch out into the retail world. "We started talking, and we realized that we both had…

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

Business

Darien's Flair Fitness Opens New Studio In Goodwives DARIEN, Conn. — The staff of Flair Fitness Studio, a close-knit group of Darien moms and residents, has grown its popular Zumba and fitness studio and moved to a new location in the Goodwives Shopping Center. "The atmosphere of the classes is just so much fun," said Jo DeLuca, one of the instructors. A former lawyer before becoming a mother of two, DeLuca started taking Zumba about five years ago then started teaching it. "It's very relaxed, nobody takes it too seriously, and you can just have a good time while getting in shape." Martha Guttuso has been with Flair since its inception. Al…

by Casey Donahue

02/01/2013

News

Hundreds Still Without Power In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — With 585 customers still without power in Darien as of 2 p.m. Thursday, Connecticut Light & Power did not have an estimate on when it might be restored. "We do not have any restoration estimates at this time," said Frank Poirot of CL&P. "We have every available crew out working to repair damage caused by this morning's high winds." The 585 customers represent 7 percent of the CL&P customers in town. This is down from 1,050 customers, or 13 percent, without power earlier in the day. Gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected throughout Thursday, and a high wind ad…

by Casey Donahue

01/31/2013

Business

Experts: Networking Will Help You Find A Job In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - Darien's unemployment rate is decreasing, but many people in town are still out of work. Experts said they are seeing some signs of recovery, but people still need to network and develop their skills. Tom Bell is the co-founder of the Darien Professionals Networking Group, which routinely holds networking events for people who may be out of work or transitioning, or who just want to continue to build their network of contacts. "I get the sense that the economy is rebounding, with the caveat that the financial sector is still seeing some consolidations and closings, and obv…

by Casey Donahue

01/31/2013

Neighbors

Darien: Find Us On Facebook And Twitter DARIEN, Conn. - Want to get The Daily Voice news in your Facebook news feed? Join hundreds of others who "like" The Darien Daily Voice on Facebook. Click the "Like" button at the top of the page to get our updates, share articles with your friends and communicate with your Darien reporter. Prefer Twitter? Check out our Twitter feed @DarienDV. Tweet tips and questions to your Darien reporter, and retweet the stories you like to share them with your friends You can also sign up for a daily newsletter delivered straight to your email inbox. Enter your email address in the box at the top of t…

by Casey Donahue

01/31/2013

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Charged With Strangulation, Assault NORWALK, Conn. - A Norwalk man was arrested and charged with strangulation and assault after police said he was found hiding in an attic Tuesday night. Brandon Lee, 31, was charged with second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree breach of peace. He was also charged with another count of second-degree breach of peace for an incident that occurred earlier in January, police said. Police were called to a home on West Avenue Tuesday on reports of a man and woman arguing. When they got there a woman told the officers that Lee had grabb…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

Sports

Darien Coach To Speak At Super Bowl Breakfast Webcast DARIEN, Conn. — Darien football coach Rob Trifone will speak Saturday at a webcast of the 26th NFL-sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Darien Library. The Super Bowl Breakfast, which has never previously been broadcast or webcast, is an annual event hosted by Athletes in Action. It features the presentation of the Bart Starr Award, which is voted on by NFL players and recognizes a player for outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. This year's honoree is Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. The free view…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

News

Darien Readers Want More Sidewalks DARIEN, Conn. — Darien readers want to see new or improved sidewalks on roads including Hoyt Street, Edgerton Road, Gardiner Street and Old Kings Highway South. The Darien Daily Voice recently asked its reader on Facebook which streets are most in need of sidewalks. "Edgerton to West Avenue," wrote Susan Jacoby Marks. "Tons of commuters walk to the Noroton train station on a very busy road." "Old Kings Highway South needs a sidewalk. There are so many people jogging and trying to walk with strollers and cars are constantly speeding," wrote Cassie Ferrari Yusi. Dana Grunow wrote that H…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

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