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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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Events
What's Happening In Norwalk This Weekend What's Happening In Norwalk This Weekend
What's Happening In Norwalk This Weekend NORWALK, Conn. – The events in Norwalk this weekend include a fundraiser for Brien McMahon High School’s marching band, a women's-only triathlon and the Norwalk Greek Festival. To see a full listing of events, visit our Events page. Friday, Aug. 24 Family Concert: 10:30 a.m. Bari Koral will be performing her original family rock music. Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Rowayton Farmers' Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Pick up fresh fruit, vegetables and other items from local farmers and vendors. Pinkney Park, 1 Rowayton Ave. Norwalk Greek Festival: 5-11 p.m. The Greek Festival continues with …

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Events
What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend
What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. – The events in Darien and the surrounding towns this weekend include an opening reception for the Darien Historical Society’s art sale, a CPR certification event in Stamford and a women's-only triathlon in Norwalk. To see a full listing of events, visit our Events page. Friday, Aug. 24 Art Sale Opening: 6 p.m. The Darien Historical Society hosts a wine and cheese reception for the opening of its art sale, which will continue through Sept. 30. Darien Historical Society, 45 Old Kings Highway North. Darien Summer Nights: 6 p.m. Harry Bergen and Twisted Resistor will be playing …

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Schools
Norwalk Mom Works With NFL To Tackle Concussions Norwalk Mom Works With NFL To Tackle Concussions
Norwalk Mom Works With NFL To Tackle Concussions NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk mom Katherine Snedaker worked for years to help spread education and awareness about concussions.  She recently met with the heads of the NFL and USA Football to discuss how to make youth sports safer. Snedaker was one of several experts who met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and USA Football Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck. She spoke with them about her websites Sports CAPP and Team Concussion, which provide education about concussions and how to recognize symptoms. “They were amazing,” she said. Snedaker was surprised by how serious they were about wantin…

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Real Estate
Open Houses In Darien This Weekend Open Houses In Darien This Weekend
Open Houses In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. – House hunting in Darien? Like to see the inside of other people’s homes? There will be several open houses held in Darien this weekend. The properties on display this weekend range from a one-bedroom condo on Hale Lane listed for $399,500 to a five-bedroom home on Overbrook Lane listed for $1.55 million. Check out our Real Estate page to find more open houses and to see what homes have been recently sold in your neighborhood.

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Police & Fire
Police: Norwalk Man Hit Prostitute Police: Norwalk Man Hit Prostitute
Police: Norwalk Man Hit Prostitute NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man hit a prostitute over a fight about whether he should use a condom, police said. Clifton Pratt, 52, is the second Norwalk man this week who police have charged with hitting a prostitute over condom use. Police said they received a complaint from the alleged prostitute on Tuesday. She told them she had met up with a man she knew as “Jeff” at a business on North Main Street, where he allegedly works as a custodian. Police said the two agreed to have sex for $20, but soon began arguing. According to police, she wanted him to wear a condom and he refused. Police …

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Police & Fire
Six Cars Stolen From BMW Of Darien Six Cars Stolen From BMW Of Darien
Six Cars Stolen From BMW Of Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Six cars were stolen from the BMW of Darien dealership in the early hours of Thursday morning, police said. The dealership building was burglarized and the thieves gained access to a gated lot, and stole five SUVs and one sedan, Darien police said. The Darien Detective Division is investigating the incident and has notified the Statewide Auto Theft Task Force. BMW of Darien is located at 140 Ledge Road. Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity near the dealership is encouraged to contact the Detective Division at 203-662-5330.

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Schools
Norwalk Teacher Of The Year Focuses On Leadership Norwalk Teacher Of The Year Focuses On Leadership
Norwalk Teacher Of The Year Focuses On Leadership NORWALK, Conn. – The transition from U.S. Marine to teaching in the Norwalk Public School system was a natural one for Robert Killackey. His success as a Navy JROTC teacher at Brien McMahon High School led him to be named Norwalk’s Teacher of the Year. “When you’re a leader in the military, you’re always educating others through teaching and training,” Killackey said. “There’s a saying: Know your troops. For any teacher to be successful, you have to know your students. You have to develop a rapport with them. And it can be challenging, because they’re just figuring out who they are.” Killac…

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Politics
Romney Continues To Top Darien Campaign Donations Romney Continues To Top Darien Campaign Donations
Romney Continues To Top Darien Campaign Donations DARIEN, Conn. – Mitt Romney continues to be the presidential candidate of choice for Darien campaign contributors. As of the end of July, Romney had received more than five times the amount of money as President Barack Obama. Darien has made 315 contributions to Romney’s campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Those contributions have amounted to $461,651. Obama has received 96 contributions, totaling $78,590. Since Romney clinched the Republican nomination, Darien residents have continued to give him their support. Since the state primary, Romney has received 104 contrib…

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Schools
Marvin Principal Given New Role In Norwalk Schools Marvin Principal Given New Role In Norwalk Schools
Marvin Principal Given New Role In Norwalk Schools NORWALK, Conn. – Myrna Tortorello, principal of Marvin School in Norwalk, has been given a new role as principal on special assignment to the superintendent. Sue Ellen O’Shea, assistant principal at Kendall School, will take over as interim principal at Marvin. Tortorello’s new role was approved by the Norwalk Board of Education at its Tuesday night meeting. Among Tortorello’s new responsibilities will be the oversight of several federally funded programs, including Section 504 of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the implementation of scientific research-based interventions to ensur…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Accused Of Hitting Alleged Prostitute Norwalk Man Accused Of Hitting Alleged Prostitute
Norwalk Man Accused Of Hitting Alleged Prostitute NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man was charged with assaulting an alleged prostitute Monday over whether he had to use a condom. The woman was charged with prostitution. Robert Mednez, 38, reported to police Monday morning that he had been robbed by a woman in a parking lot on Chestnut Street. He said she had grabbed $20 out of his hand and that he lost her after a brief chase. Police said they received a second call from Mendez later that morning reporting that he was with the woman on Laura Street. Police said that when officers responded they found Mendez arguing with a woman, later identifi…

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