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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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Darien Accepts Applications For Energy Assistance Program Darien Accepts Applications For Energy Assistance Program
Darien Accepts Applications For Energy Assistance Program DARIEN, Conn. – Darien residents who might have trouble paying their heating bills this winter may be eligible for help from the town. The Darien Social Services Department is accepting applications for its energy assistance program. Proof of income is required, which includes but is not limited to, Social Security, pension employment and interest income from any source. If you are employed, the Social Services Department needs your pay stubs for the last four weeks. Proof of liquid assets is also required. Individuals, couples and families may have liquid assets up to $10,000 for homeowner…

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Police & Fire
Darien Resident Killed In Helicopter Crash Darien Resident Killed In Helicopter Crash
Darien Resident Killed In Helicopter Crash DARIEN, Conn. — Darien resident Tighe Sullivan was one of two people killed in a helicopter crash in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night. Sullivan, 51, a Darien resident for 17 years, was a founder, partner and chief operating officer of Fraser Sullivan Investment Management in New York City. He is survived by his wife, former Darien selectman Callie Sullivan, and their three children. Three people were aboard when the helicopter crashed in a heavily wooded area in Tobyhanna, Pa., near Mount Pocono, police said. Sullivan was killed along with William Ellsworth, 52, of Califon, N.J., who was pilot…

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Sports
Darien Volleyball Team To Take On Breast Cancer Darien Volleyball Team To Take On Breast Cancer
Darien Volleyball Team To Take On Breast Cancer DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien High School girls volleyball team will be fighting breast cancer while trying to keep their winning streak going Friday. The freshman, JV and varsity teams will take part in the Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally at Darien High. All three teams will take on Westhill High School. Admission to the games is $5 per person, and all cancer survivors will be admitted free of charge. Pizza and desserts will be for sale during the games. All ticket sales and food sales will benefit the Side-Out Foundation, an organization that raises funds for breast cancer res…

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Politics
Darien RTM Has Several Vacant Seats This Year Darien RTM Has Several Vacant Seats This Year
Darien RTM Has Several Vacant Seats This Year DARIEN, Conn. — If you are interested in serving on Darien's largest government body, there is plenty of room. The Representative Town Meeting will have several seats open in this coming election. This November, 58 of the RTM's 100 seats will be vacant, according to Town Clerk Donna Rajczewski. So far, 41 candidates have applied to be on the ballot. In nearly all of Darien's six districts, there are more vacant seats than there are candidates looking to fill them. In District 1, there will be 10 vacancies and four candidates running. In District 2, there are 14 vacancies and 11 candidates, …

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News
Darien Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips Darien Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips
Darien Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips DARIEN, Conn. – It’s National Fire Prevention Week and the Darien fire marshal’s office is offering tips on how people can stay safe in the event of an emergency. The theme this year is “Have Two Ways Out.”  Darien Fire Marshal Bob Buch recommends that families plan ahead. “If a fire breaks out in your home, you may only have a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire,” Buch said in a statement. Everyone should know at least two ways out of every room, if possible, and make sure that all doors and windows…

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Police & Fire
Police: Satanic Numbers Painted On Darien Church Police: Satanic Numbers Painted On Darien Church
Police: Satanic Numbers Painted On Darien Church DARIEN, Conn. - A Darien church was vandalized with what may be Satanist symbols, police said. A visitor to the New Beginnings Church on Tokeneke Road told police that he entered the church at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 and left 20 minutes later. When he was leaving he saw the Roman numerals "IVII" spray painted on the front door and on a concrete wall near the main entrance. The person told police that the numbes were possibly a Satanic symbol because the number "six" can be derived three different ways from the numerals. The number "666" is said to be the "Number of the Beast" in the Book of Rev…

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Politics
Darien Poll: Barack Obama Or Mitt Romney? Darien Poll: Barack Obama Or Mitt Romney?
Darien Poll: Barack Obama Or Mitt Romney? DARIEN, Conn. — Darien voters, you have less than a month left to choose between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Have you already decided? Did last week's debate or jobs report change your mind? Or, are you still not sure? Vote in our poll and leave your comments below.

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Events
What To Do In Norwalk This Week What To Do In Norwalk This Week
What To Do In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. – The events in Norwalk this week include talks on parenting and behavioral issues. To see a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Tuesday, Oct. 9 First Taxing District Board of Commissioners: 4 p.m. The First Taxing District Board of Commissioners will meet. First Taxing District Offices, 12 New Canaan Ave. Conservation Commission: 6 p.m. The Conservation Commission will meet. Click here to see the agenda. Room 231, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave. Study Completion Celebration: 6 p.m. The Norwalk River Valley Trail celebrates the completion of a routing study …

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Events
What To Do In Darien This Week What To Do In Darien This Week
What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. – The events in Darien this week include talks on long-term care, parenting and fundraisers for breast cancer research. To see a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Monday, Oct. 8 Parent Workshop on Math Development: 7 p.m. Catherine Fosnot will lead a workshop for parents on math development in elementary school students. Tokeneke Elementary School, 7 Old Farm Road. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Financial Workshop for Women: 9:30 a.m. Karen Goersch, a private wealth manager for Price Financial Group, will lead the first of four financial workshops for women. $65 for DCA me…

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Real Estate
See Darien's Weekly Home Sales See Darien's Weekly Home Sales
See Darien's Weekly Home Sales DARIEN, Conn. – The following are residential home sales in Darien from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, as provided by the town clerk’s office. • William and Gloria Hayes sold 130 Long Neck Point Road to Christoffel and Courtney Krediet for $3.1 million. • Michael and Patricia Tone sold 4 Barringer Road to Dennis and Alexandra Taylor for $1.075 million. • William and Susan Nolte sold 6 Middlesex Road to Adam and Esther Parker for $885,000. • Richard Lenami sold 365 Boston Post Road to Number 365 Boston Post Road LLC for $800,000.

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