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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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Lifestyle
Helen Ainson, Darien Social Named Best In State Helen Ainson, Darien Social Named Best In State
Helen Ainson, Darien Social Named Best In State DARIEN, Conn. – Darien is home to the best evening wear and the best neighborhood restaurant in the state, according to Connecticut Magazine. Helen Ainson and Darien Social both made it on to the magazine’s 2012 Best of Connecticut list. “Choosing a special dress is a breeze when you let the fashion consultants at Helen Ainson take charge,” the magazine wrote when naming Helen Ainson’s evening wear the best in Connecticut. Helen Ainson fashion consultant Cynthia Rusk says that the recognition is due to the combination of the store’s selection and its staff. The store has been open for 35 ye…

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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 property transfers in Darien from Aug. 16 through Aug. 21, as reported to the town clerk's office. Check out our Real Estate page for homes sold and to see homes for sale around town. Matthew and Michele Milazzo sold 30 Dubois St. to Michael and Joulia Berry for $1,215,000. West Avenue Associates, LLC sold 333 West Ave. Unit 4 to Brian and Yuko Ike for $1,250,000. L. Ware Preston III and Olaf Preston sold 19 Chester Road to Thomas and Jennifer Moles for $1,315,000. Brian and Yuko Ike sold 18 Fox Hill Lane to Floris and Allison Vandijkum for $2,0…

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Schools
Ox Ridge Principal Greets Darien Kids On First Day Ox Ridge Principal Greets Darien Kids On First Day
Ox Ridge Principal Greets Darien Kids On First Day DARIEN, Conn. ? Darien students headed back to school Monday morning, and at Ox Ridge Elementary School they were greeted by Principal Luke as they got off the bus, ready to start learning. This is Forshaw's first year as principal, after having spent the past two years as assistant principal. Did you take any photos for the first day of school? Send your back-to-school photos to cdonahue@dailyvoice.com.

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Police & Fire
Darien Police: Man Drove Drunk With Child In Car Darien Police: Man Drove Drunk With Child In Car
Darien Police: Man Drove Drunk With Child In Car DARIEN, Conn. ? A Stamford man was arrested early Sunday and charged with driving drunk with his 3-year-old granddaughter asleep on the floor in the back of his car, Darien Police report. At around 1:53 a.m. Sunday an officer reported seeing a car stopped at a flashing yellow light at the intersection of Post Road and Rings End Road. The officer said the driver, later identified as William Person, 38, was asleep at the wheel. According to police reports, when the officer pulled behind the car it began moving, and was eventually stopped near the area of Old Kings Highway South. Police said t…

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Events
What's Happening In Norwalk This Week What's Happening In Norwalk This Week
What's Happening In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. - The events in Norwalk this week include a charity golf tournament, auditions for the Norwalk Youth Symphony and a concert at the beach. For a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Monday, Aug. 27 Honorine St. Jude Golf Tournament: 11 a.m. The third annual Honorine St. Jude Golf Tournament benefits the St. Jude Research Hospital. Cost is $275 per person or $1,000 for a foursome. Silvermine Golf Club, 95 N. Seir Hill Road. Norwalk Youth Symphony Auditions: 3 to 9:30 p.m. The Norwalk Youth Symphony will hold auditions for violinists. Concert Hall, Norwalk City Ha…

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Events
What's Happening In Darien This Week What's Happening In Darien This Week
What's Happening In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this week include a couple of concerts celebrating the end of summer, information on Medicare and a talk by author John Barricelli. To see a full listing of events, visit our Events page. Monday, Aug. 27 Preschool Time: 1:30 p.m. Wiggle your fingers and stomp your feet in this lively storytime for preschoolers. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Tuesday, Aug. 28 Medicare Made Clear: 12:30 p.m. Ed Henrich from United Healthcare will be at the Senior Center to discuss Medicare, including plans and options, timing and where to go for more help. Darien Senior…

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News
Darien, State Focused On Trees Year After Irene Darien, State Focused On Trees Year After Irene
Darien, State Focused On Trees Year After Irene DARIEN, Conn. – Thousands of households across Fairfield County were left without power last year by Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm. Government agencies and utility companies have spent the past year focusing on how to reduce outages if another big storm hits.  The majority of outages during the two storms was caused by downed trees, said Mitch Gross, spokesman for Connecticut Light and Power. As a result, the utility that provides power to most of the state has spent about $100 million this year trimming trees. “We continue to be diligent about pruning trees as needed," Gross sa…

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Norwalk, State Focused On Trees Year After Irene Norwalk, State Focused On Trees Year After Irene
Norwalk, State Focused On Trees Year After Irene NORWALK, Conn. – Thousands of households in Norwalk and across Fairfield County were left without power last year by Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm. Government agencies and utility companies have spent the past year focusing on how to reduce outages if another big storm hits.  The majority of outages during the two storms was caused by downed trees, said Mitch Gross, spokesman for Connecticut Light and Power. As a result, the utility that provides power to most of the state has spent about $100 million this year trimming trees. “We continue to be diligent about pruning trees as n…

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Business
Find A Job In Norwalk Find A Job In Norwalk
Find A Job In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – The following jobs were posted online by employers hiring in Norwalk. • The Norwalk Fire Department is looking for firefighters. • Xerox is looking for a manager for capital planning. • Staples is hiring mobile consultants. • AMEC is looking for machine operators, general laborers and a heavy equipment and truck service mechanic. • Emcor Group is hiring a claims manager and a manager for marketing and communications. • Maxim Home Healthcare is hiring registered nurses and license practical nurses. • FedEx Kinko’s is hiring center customer service associates. • First N…

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News
Norwalk Development Receives $5 Million From State Norwalk Development Receives $5 Million From State
Norwalk Development Receives $5 Million From State NORWALK, Conn. - Norwalk's Wall Street Place downtown development will be receiving $5 million in funding from the state, according to State Senator Bob Duff. The State Bond Commission is expected to approve the funds for phase one of the project next week. “It is gratifying to see a project that has been so long-awaited and so important to the City of Norwalk receive support from the state. I am thankful to Governor Malloy and the Bond Commission for recognizing the economic value and the public promise of this development,” Duff said. “It was just about a year ago that I toured this area w…

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