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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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Police & Fire
Newtown Man Charged With Breaking Into Darien Home Newtown Man Charged With Breaking Into Darien Home
Newtown Man Charged With Breaking Into Darien Home DARIEN, Conn. – A Newtown man was charged with breaking into a Darien home on Mystic Road in October. Police said additional arrests are expected in the case. Eammon Donnelly, 30, was charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny. He posted a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 17. On Oct. 2, a resident of a home on Mystic Road left for about three hours. When she returned home, she found her back door had been broken into and some jewelry and silverware had been taken. After an investigation, a warrant was issue…

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News
Darien Group To Walk For Tanzania Sunday Darien Group To Walk For Tanzania Sunday
Darien Group To Walk For Tanzania Sunday DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien-based youth group Global Girls and Global Guys Unite will host a walk-a-thon at Darien High School Sunday to raise money for livestock programs in Tanzania. Global Girls and Global Guys Unite is the youth division of Unite the World With Africa, a social organization founded in 2010 by Darien resident Anne Wells. Unite the World With Africa works to provide connections, resources and expertise to advance women’s health, education and finance projects in Tanzania. Its goal is to empower young men and women to become agents of change in the world through education…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Fire Department: Give The Gift Of Safety Norwalk Fire Department: Give The Gift Of Safety
Norwalk Fire Department: Give The Gift Of Safety NORWALK, Conn. – This holiday season, the Norwalk Fire Department is recommending that you give the gift that everybody wants: safety. In the wake of storms such as Sandy and Irene, the Department assembled a list of gifts that increase emergency preparedness. “Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere and the holiday season provides a great opportunity to ensure that you and your loved ones are taking simple steps to be prepared,” said Norwalk Fire Chief Denis McCarthy. As families and friends gather for the holidays, they should take a few minutes to discuss what they would do in case of a…

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Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot
Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk man was charged with carrying a Colt .45 semi-automatic handgun Tuesday while being arrested on charges stemming from a domestic violence incident. On Nov. 17, police received a complaint from a 30-year-old woman who said Luis Vigo, 33, had hit her in the head several times during an argument. The woman had lumps on the side of her head, bruising near her eye and a lump on her lip, according to police reports. By the time officers arrived, Vigo had left, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. An officer spotted Vigo's car Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot o…

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Schools
Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year
Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year DARIEN, Conn. – Darien High School’s Technology and Engineering Education Department has been named the 2013-14 Connecticut Technology and Engineering Education High School Program of the Year. The program was recognized by the Connecticut Technology and Engineering Education Association for playing an active role within the technology and engineering education community by continuously updating its program, curriculum and the professional development of its members. The program is headed by Department Coordinator Leon Strecker and faculty members Jeromy Nelson and Rich Reynolds. It offer…

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Neighbors
Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases
Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases DARIEN, Conn. – The number of Darien families in need of assistance this holiday season may be greater than in previous years. The town’s Social Services Department is hoping for donations of gifts for its annual holiday store for needy families. “We had a 39 percent increase in our back-to-school program, so we’re anticipating an increase based on that,” said Olive Hauser, director of social services. The department’s household supply closet had more than a 100 percent increase in use. The holiday giving has already begun, Hauser said. A recent gift drive at the Darien Playhouse was succ…

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Neighbors
Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien
Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - The children of Wakeman Road in Darien got a special visit from Santa Claus at their annual tree lighting this year. For the past four years, Santa has arrived to the neighborhood on a Noroton Fire Truck and delivered gifts to the children before helping them count down to light their holiday tree.

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News
Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking
Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking DARIEN, Conn. — Train riders could soon pay for their parking spaces at Darien stations by using pay stations and their phones, rather than having to buy paper scratch-off vouchers. The town is finalizing an agreement to lease six pay stations for Darien's two train stations as well as a pay-by-phone app for smartphones, according to Town Administrator Karl Kilduff. Darien will also implement an online renewal system for annual parking permits as well as a license plate reader to better enforce parking at the train stations. The smartphone app would allow people to check how many spaces a…

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Schools
Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School
Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School DARIEN, Conn. ? Students from Darien High School and Royle School have teamed up to help East Rockaway High School recover from Hurricane Sandy. They will collect monetary contributions through Wednesday, Dec. 5, to buy items requested by the East Rockaway faculty for use in the classroom. Donations will be accepted during morning drop-offs and at the DHS front desk throughout the day. The project is a joint effort of Darien high’s Community Council and Royle's Student Government. The supplies will be delivered to East Rockaway High during the second week of December.

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Neighbors
Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat? Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat?
Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat? DARIEN, Conn. — Tiger the Cat has been missing since Nov. 17. He was last seen in the area of Beach Drive in Darien. The 6-year-old cat belongs to a family that has been staying in Darien temporarily after Hurricane Sandy. He is described as friendly. A $500 reward is offered for Tiger’s return. If you have any information, call 516-998-6829.

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