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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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Neighbors

Letter: Darien School Board Candidate Congratulates Winners DARIEN, Conn. - The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send your letters to darien@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: I would like to congratulate Katie Stein, Betsy Haggerty-Ross and Sarah Zuro-Schneider on their recent election to the Board of Education. It was wonderful to give our community a choice in this election and in turn educate our children on how the process of democracy works. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the DTC for nominating me and for supporting my run. In particular, I would like to thank some key people whose support for me was…

by Patty McCormick, Former Darien Board of Education candidate

11/16/2012

Events

What To Do In Norwalk This Weekend NORWALK, Conn. – The events in Norwalk this weekend include an acoustic performance by Del McCoury and Sam Bush, a storytelling event and a Thanksgiving luncheon. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, Nov. 16 Del McCoury and Sam Bush: 8 p.m. Del McCoury and Sam Bush will perform a night of acoustic music. Tickets are $35-65. Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. Saturday, Nov. 17 Dia de los Muertos celebration: 1 p.m. The South Norwalk Branch Library continues its celebration of Latino holidays and culture with Dia de los Muertos. Children and adults should bring a pictu…

by Casey Donahue

11/16/2012

Events

What To Do In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this weekend include productions of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at Darien High School and a memoir-writing workshop. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, Nov. 16 Business After Hours: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Network with new and old friends at this event hosted by the Darien Chamber of Commerce. Andrew Stefanou Salon & Spa, Goodwives Plaza. "The Diary of Anne Frank" Production: 8 p.m. Darien High School's Theatre 308 performs "The Diary of Anne Frank." Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Darien High School, 80 Hi…

by Casey Donahue

11/16/2012

Schools

Darien Schools Extend Calendar After Hurricane Sandy DARIEN, Conn. — The last day of school for Darien students has been pushed back six days due to Hurricane Sandy. Schools are now scheduled to get out June 18. School was canceled for an entire week due to the storm that knocked out power throughout town and rendered dozens of roads inaccessible. Students eventually went back to school Nov. 5. Because classes were held on Election Day, which was originally scheduled as a day off for professional development, the district had four days to make up at the end of the year. The schools had only a 90-minute delay when a nor'easter hit last week. …

by Casey Donahue

11/16/2012

Neighbors

Darien Library Hosts Book Drive For Sandy Victims DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Library will host a book drive this weekend to benefit those displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Community members are invited to donate any books that residents of the Rockaways, Staten Island or Coney Island might enjoy while they deal with the aftermath of the storm. Books will be accepted from Friday through Sunday. Library officials are hoping the books will restore a sense of normalcy for the victims and improve their quality of life. The collected books will be given to Literacy in Motion, an organization that is creating pop-up libraries in emergency shelters …

by Casey Donahue

11/15/2012

Business

New Bar Brings Classic Tavern Feel To Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Jimmy’s Southside Tavern only recently opened in Darien, but it’s already running like a well-oiled machine. Owner Jimmy Love and his staff bring many years of experience to their new bar in the Noroton Heights area of town. “It was kind of like putting the band back together,” Love said. “I’ve worked with some of the staff here for over 20 years.” Love has been in the restaurant game for 38 years. He’s the former owner of Jimmy’s Seaside Tavern in Stamford, Five Mile River Grill in Rowayton and the Boathouse in Darien. “It’s a classic American tavern,” Love said of the …

by Casey Donahue

11/15/2012

Police & Fire

Man Reports Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. - A man reported being robbed at gunpoint outside a Norwalk restaurant Tuesday afternoon, police said. The man told police when he arrived at the Rice King restaurant on Stevens Street, he saw three men hanging outside. When he walked out of the restaurant, one of the men came up behind him, stuck a gun in his side and demanded his car keys, police said. The robber went through his car but didn't take anything, police said. He did take cash from the victim before running off down the street, police said. A police dog was brought in to help with the search of the area, but n…

by Casey Donahue

11/14/2012

Schools

Rising Darien School Enrollment Could Affect Budget DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien school officials are predicting that continually increasing enrollment could require more classroom sections and more staff in the coming years. The schools are facing the possibility of having to add four more elementary classroom sections next year, and as many as eight within the next five years. There are currently 110 kindergarten through fifth-grade classroom sections across the five elementary schools, plus six additional sections for the Early Learning Program. This is already five more sections than what was projected last year, and the numbers could continu…

by Casey Donahue

11/14/2012

Neighbors

Letter: Darien Republicans Thank Voters For Support DARIEN, Conn. - The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send letters to darien@dailyvoice.com. Thank you Darien voters for enthusiastically supporting a talented slate of local, state and federal candidates with Republican support. Although the 2012 election did not result in the real change many of us had hoped and fought for, Darien voters overwhelmingly favored Republican candidates. Congratulations to Terrie Wood, who will serve her third term in Hartford, Betsy Hagerty-Ross and Sarah Schneider-Zuro on their re-election to the Darien Board of Education…

by The Darien Republican Town Committee

11/13/2012

Neighbors

Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Voters For Support DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send your letters to darien@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor, DARIEN – Thank you Darien! The Darien Democratic Town Committee would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who came out to vote on Election Day. Even in the aftermath of a catastrophic storm, Darien voters made their voices heard. We would also like to thank our amazing volunteers who put in long hours supporting our candidates. Last Tuesday was a proud day to be a Democrat, with nine of the 11 Democrats on our ballots elected to off…

by The Darien Democratic Town Committee

11/13/2012

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