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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 Darien This Weekend What's Happening In Darien This Weekend
What's Happening In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. – This weekend in Darien there will be a blood drive, outdoor concerts and a benefit for an injured Stamford police officer. Here’s what’s happening this weekend. Friday, July 6 Red Cross blood drive: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All blood types are welcome at the fourth annual Rocco Palmer Memorial Blood Drive. Palmer’s Market, 264 Heights Road. Darien Summer Strings: 11 a.m. The Darien Summer Chamber Orchestra, an ensemble of 20 middle school and high school students, will perform a concert under the direction of Jane Minnis. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Artist reception: 11 a.m…

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by Casey Donahue
Business
New Norwalk Marketplace To Mix Shopping, Dining New Norwalk Marketplace To Mix Shopping, Dining
New Norwalk Marketplace To Mix Shopping, Dining NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk developer Joe Grasso had planned to open an indoor flea market in the Wilson Cove area. But after he brought in restaurateur John Palino from New Zealand, his plan evolved into an urban market with shops, dining and a farmers' market. The SoNo Marketplace, which will open in September, is inspired by markets that Palino has enjoyed in New Zealand, where he hosts the popular television show “The Kitchen Job.” “It will be a place where you can sit for a few hours, read the paper, have a coffee and if you need something, you can do some shopping,” said Palino, who orig…

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by Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Police Identify Darien Drowning Victim Police Identify Darien Drowning Victim
Police Identify Darien Drowning Victim DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Police have identified the woman who drowned in her backyard pool Wednesday morning as Amelia McCann, 45, of Mansfield Place. McCann was found submerged in the pool around 10 a.m. by her husband, police said. Emergency crews attempted to revive her with CPR and she was later transported to Stamford Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police said they believe the cause of death to be accidental drowning. An autopsy report is expected to be completed Friday. The couple purchased the house in September 2010. According to neighbors, they had three children and the p…

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by Casey Donahue
News
Darien Draws Summer Vacation Visitors Darien Draws Summer Vacation Visitors
Darien Draws Summer Vacation Visitors DARIEN, Conn. – To people who live here full time, Darien may not be an obvious summer vacation hot spot. But attractions, beaches and proximity to New York City all make Fairfield County an attractive destination for others. “It’s absolutely a place people come to visit in the summer,” said Janet Serra, executive director of the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitor Bureau, which promotes tourism in Fairfield County and Litchfield Hills. “What’s interesting to me is, with Fairfield County, we get to promote hills, lakes and coast.” Of the two regions that make up the Western bureau, S…

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by Vanessa Inzitari and Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Darien Woman Drowns In Pool Darien Woman Drowns In Pool
Darien Woman Drowns In Pool DARIEN, Conn. — A Darien woman died Wednesday morning in what appeared to be an accidental drowning, according to Darien police. Police have confirmed that the victim was Amelia McCann, 45, of Mansfield Place. Police received a 911 call at 10 a.m. from a home at 2 Mansfield Place saying that a woman had been found submerged in the backyard pool by her husband. Emergency crews responded and performed CPR. The woman was transported by Post 53 to Stamford Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The home where the incident took place belongs to Richard and Amelia McCann. The couple moved in a …

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by Casey Donahue
Real Estate
Realtors: Darien Housing Market Is Getting Better Realtors: Darien Housing Market Is Getting Better
Realtors: Darien Housing Market Is Getting Better DARIEN, Conn. – The real estate market in Darien is steadily improving. Though Realtors say the home sales numbers are not quite what they were before the financial crisis, they are significantly stronger than they have been the past couple of years. “Virtually every month this year has seen better numbers than they did in 2011,” said Doug Milne, a Realtor for Kelly Associates in Darien. “May was one of the best months in the last eight years. We saw 53 sales versus 22 a year ago.” According to Trulia.com, the median sales price for a home in Darien between March and May of this year was $1…

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Neighbors
Send Us Your Fourth Of July Photos, Darien! Send Us Your Fourth Of July Photos, Darien!
Send Us Your Fourth Of July Photos, Darien! DARIEN, Conn. – Whether you’re lighting the grill, setting off fireworks or marching in Darien’s annual Push-n-Pull Parade, the Fourth of July is filled with great photo opportunities. The Darien Daily Voice wants to see how you’re celebrating our nation’s independence. If you’d like to share your Independence Day photos with your friends and neighbors around Darien, send them to cdonahue@dailyvoice.com. We’ll be posting them in a gallery later this week.

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News
Norwalk Officials Pay Tribute To Veterans Norwalk Officials Pay Tribute To Veterans
Norwalk Officials Pay Tribute To Veterans NORWALK, Conn. – State and local officials visited the American Legion Post 12 in Norwalk on Tuesday to thank veterans for their service and to highlight new legislation that benefits military men and women. Among the visitors were state Sens. Bob Duff and Carlo Leone, House Minority Leader Larry Cafero, Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia, Post 12 Commander Buddy Scudder, Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee Chairman Dan Caporale and Phillip Kraft, president of the National Veterans Service Fund, as well as many other veterans. “This Independence Day, as we reflect on our freedom, it is important …

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by Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Burglars Snatch Laptop, iPad From Norwalk Home Burglars Snatch Laptop, iPad From Norwalk Home
Burglars Snatch Laptop, iPad From Norwalk Home NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk couple returned to their Highbrook Road home Monday evening to find that someone had broken in and taken an expensive laptop and iPad.  The couple had left for work around 8 a.m. and returned around 5:45 p.m. They discovered that a $6,700 laptop and $500 iPad were missing. They also discovered that a rear sliding door had been forced open. The matter is still under investigation. The following was also reported in the Norwalk police blotter: Jermy Gedeon, 20, and Tre McPherson, 19, of Norwalk were arrested on drug charges for the second time in a week. Tavonn Wat…

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by Casey Donahue
News
Darien Kids To Celebrate Fourth With Annual Parade Darien Kids To Celebrate Fourth With Annual Parade
Darien Kids To Celebrate Fourth With Annual Parade DARIEN, Conn. – The streets of Darien will once again be filled Wednesday with patriotic kids riding bikes, strollers, wagon, in-line skates and other non-motorized transports as they celebrate the Fourth of July with the annual YWCA Push-n-Pull Parade. More than 3,000 people usually attend the event, which is now in its eighth year. The festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. at the Goodwives Shopping Center, where Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children will entertain the waiting crowd. At 10:30 a.m., the crowd of children will be led by Uncle Sam and an authentic fife and drum corps. The process…

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