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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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Norwalk Drivers Feel Effects Of Rising Gas Prices Norwalk Drivers Feel Effects Of Rising Gas Prices
Norwalk Drivers Feel Effects Of Rising Gas Prices NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk drivers are feeling the crunch as gas prices continue to climb. As of Monday, only four states in the continental U.S. have higher gas prices than Connecticut. Currently, the national average for regular is $3.62 per gallon, which is 26 cents lower than Connecticut's average of $3.88. The average gas price in Connecticut has risen about six cents in the last week, and 23 cents in the last month. In Norwalk, prices at the pump are about $4 a gallon, according to Connecticut Gas Prices. “It affects me being able to feed my child,” Jeffrey Lorrius said as he filled up …

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Police & Fire
Dogs Attack Norwalk Man; One Dog Tasered Twice Dogs Attack Norwalk Man; One Dog Tasered Twice
Dogs Attack Norwalk Man; One Dog Tasered Twice NORWALK, Conn. – A man was attacked by two dogs in South Norwalk on Monday night, leading police to use their stun gun on one of the dogs twice, according to witnesses. Angel Dorleans was sitting in her home on Hanford Place when she saw two dogs biting a man in the street. The man jumped on her fence and eventually ran up onto her front porch, she said. Dorleans ran out onto her porch to help the man, she said. The larger of the two dogs – which may have been pit bulls – was latched onto the man’s leg and would not let go, no matter how hard she tried to get him off, she said. She tried hi…

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by Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Darien Custodian Accused Of Grabbing, Breaking Teacher's Arm Darien Custodian Accused Of Grabbing, Breaking Teacher's Arm
Darien Custodian Accused Of Grabbing, Breaking Teacher's Arm DARIEN, Conn. – A custodian at Holmes Elementary School in Darien was arrested after a teacher reported that he grabbed her wrist and squeezed it, giving her a hairline fracture, police said. Robert Munro, 44, of Darien, was charged with breach of peace and providing a false statement. The incident occurred in late April, when the teacher she was standing in the school's front foyer and Munro started talking to her, police said. According to police reports, the teacher believes she said something to Munro that annoyed him and he grabbed her on the left wrist and squeezed it tightly. The teac…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Teens Charged With Burglary Norwalk Teens Charged With Burglary
Norwalk Teens Charged With Burglary NORWALK, Conn. – Two Norwalk teens were arrested and charged with breaking into a car rental business on Saturday night. Somebody saw two young men breaking into the business and called the police. While en route, police said they found someone matching the description of one of the teens on nearby Holmes Street. They brought out Kai the police dog to search for the other teen, who they found hiding near the Duchess on Main Street. Police said that one of the young men had a backpack that contained burglary tools, a wallet with credit cards, a Garmin GPS, a phone, an iPod, a headset, a flas…

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by Casey Donahue
Events
What's Happening In Darien This Week What's Happening In Darien This Week
What's Happening In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. – This week in Darien will be a night out for working moms, a digital photography workshop for teens and a talk on preventing cancer. Here’s what is happening this week. Monday, Aug. 6 Alumni Swing Band: 12:30 p.m. The Alumni Swing Band will perform from its repertoire of classic Big Band and swing music, as well as contemporary selections. Darien Senior Center, 30 Edgerton St. Night Time in the Animal Kingdom: 3 p.m. Kids can learn about the animals that are awake while we’re asleep, and meet critters such as the red-eyed tree frog, the sugar glider, hedgehogs, ball pythons …

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What's Happening In Norwalk This Week What's Happening In Norwalk This Week
What's Happening In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. – This week in Norwalk, there will be a couple of free concerts, a commemoration of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and a talk by local author Charlotte Rogan. Here’s what is happening this week. Monday, Aug. 6 Get Moving Mondays: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Teens and adults can take part in this free Zumba dance class. Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Commemoration of Hiroshima/Nagasaki: 6:30 p.m. People for a Peaceful Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a reading of a letter by the mayor of Hiroshima and sharing information on nucle…

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by Casey Donahue
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 July 26 to July 31, as reported to the town clerk’s office. Todd and Judy Slotkin sold 26 Greenleaf Ave. to Brendan and Paige Panda for $2,575,000. Baywatch Properties, LLC sold 4 Plymouth Road to Scott and Susan MacLeod for $2,050,000. Carol Barr Matton sold 189 Old Kings Highway South to Kristin E. Tol for $1,020,000. Brian and Andrea McDonald sold 16 Appletree Lane to Pieter Van Munching for $1,595,000. William and Erin Hackett sold 35 Walmsley Road to Nathan and Erinn Davis for $890,000. Andre and Angela Dob…

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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: • Cresa is seeking a corporate real estate transaction manager. • European Wax Center is looking for front desk coordinators and wax specialists. Email your resume to center0202@waxcenter.com. • The Norwalk Fire Department is looking for firefighters. • Maxim Home Healthcare is hiring registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. • Kforce is seeking a database engineer and a programmer. • General Electric is hiring a senior manager for compliance solutions and analytics, an application support mana…

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News
Darien Releases Road-Paving Schedule For August Darien Releases Road-Paving Schedule For August
Darien Releases Road-Paving Schedule For August DARIEN, Conn. – Following is the Darien Department of Public Works’ road-paving schedule for the month of August. Christie Hill Road (Leeuwarden Road to Hollow Tree Ridge Road): Aug. 6-8. Georgian Lane (all): Aug. 6-9. Christie Hill Road (Middlesex Road to Top O’Hill Road): Aug. 7-9. Robinson Street (all): Aug. 8-10. Brown Street (all): Aug. 8-10. Belleval Street (all): Aug. 8-10. Red Cedar Drive (all): Aug. 8-10. Noroton Avenue (Middlesex Road to the high school): Aug. 9-12. Thomasina Lane (all): Aug. 9-13. Fairfield Avenue (West Avenue to Elm Street): Aug. 9-13. Brookside Road (Old Kings …

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Real Estate
Open Houses Offered In Darien This Sunday Open Houses Offered In Darien This Sunday
Open Houses Offered In Darien This Sunday DARIEN, Conn. – If you’re looking for a home in Darien, a few open houses will be offered this Sunday. A $5,250,000 single-family home is for sale at 3 Siwanoy Road. The 6,671-square-foot home has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. The open house is from 2-4 p.m. A $1,324,000 single-family home is for sale at 45 Old Farm Road. The 4,026-square-foot home has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. The open house is from 1-3 p.m. A $1,125,000 single-family home is for sale at 18 Fairmead Road. The 3,088-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathroo…

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