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, CT
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3 Felons, Teen From Philadelphia Try To Steal Range Rovers In Darien 3 Felons, Teen From Philadelphia Try To Steal Range Rovers In Darien 3 Felons, Teen From Philadelphia Try To Steal Range Rovers In Darien
3 Felons, Teen From Philadelphia Try To Steal Range Rovers In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Four Philadelphia men were arrested after police said they tried to steal three Range Rovers from a dealership in Darien. Victor Strong, 36; Anwar Carter, 34; Ernest Smith, 33; and Jisceton Cobb, 18, were each charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny and possession of burglar tools. Strong, Carter and Smith were held without bond and were in court June 5. Cobb was released on a promise to appear in court later in June. Darien officers were on routine patrol at about 1 a.m. Thursday, June 4, when they said they saw three men sitting in a par…

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Wilton, CT
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Weir's Grandson Keeps Family Tradition Alive At National Park In Wilton Weir's Grandson Keeps Family Tradition Alive At National Park In Wilton Weir's Grandson Keeps Family Tradition Alive At National Park In Wilton
Weir's Grandson Keeps Family Tradition Alive At National Park In Wilton WILTON, Conn. – Charlie Burlingham’s grandfather J. Alden Weir was a pioneer of American Impressionism over a century ago.  Now, Burlingham works to preserve his legacy at Weir Farm National Historic Site on the Wilton-Ridgefield border. Weir purchased the property in 1882, and it was turned into a national park in 1990. Burlingham grew up on the property (his childhood home is now known as the Burlingham House, which is used as the visitor center) and now serves as president of the Weir Farm Art Center. The Art Center hosts artists in residence, which he said embodies the spirit of his gr…

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Norwalk, CT
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New Norwalk Travel Agency Wants To Plan Your Perfect Trip New Norwalk Travel Agency Wants To Plan Your Perfect Trip New Norwalk Travel Agency Wants To Plan Your Perfect Trip
New Norwalk Travel Agency Wants To Plan Your Perfect Trip NORWALK, Conn. – Rene Prasad of Norwalk has always loved to travel and plan the perfect trip. She’s turned that passion into a new travel agency, Grand Explorations. Prasad said that while many people think they can just go online and book their vacations, that can often lead to an underwhelming or more expensive experience. She said that having someone with knowledge, research skills and personal connections can greatly enhance the trip and relieve some of the stress of planning it. “We find a lot of people are coming back to travel agents,” she said. Millennials in particular are star…

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Norwalk, CT
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Utah Congresswoman Mia Love Returns Home To Norwalk High Utah Congresswoman Mia Love Returns Home To Norwalk High Utah Congresswoman Mia Love Returns Home To Norwalk High
Utah Congresswoman Mia Love Returns Home To Norwalk High NORWALK, Conn. – Utah Congresswoman Mia Love, who made history with her election last fall, told students to take advantage of their opportunities when she returned to her alma mater Norwalk High School on Friday. Love graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993. She later moved to Saratoga Springs, Utah, where she served on the City Council from 2003 until 2010, when she was elected mayor. In November, she was elected to serve as the representative for Utah’s 4th Congressional District. She is the first black female Republican to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. During an assembl…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Man Charged With Beating Driver After Accident Norwalk Man Charged With Beating Driver After Accident Norwalk Man Charged With Beating Driver After Accident
Norwalk Man Charged With Beating Driver After Accident NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was charged with beating up another driver after the two were involved in a car accident together Sunday, police said. Aaron Everhart, 24, was charged with second-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace and following too close. He was held on $7,000 bond and will appear in court June 12. The arrest stemmed from a car accident at the intersection of East Avenue and Westport Avenue at about 6:20 p.m. Sunday. Police said Everhart was traveling west on Westport Avenue when he struck another car in the rear, knocking that car into a third car.  After …

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Norwalk, CT
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New Canaan Students Clean Up Banks Of Norwalk River New Canaan Students Clean Up Banks Of Norwalk River New Canaan Students Clean Up Banks Of Norwalk River
New Canaan Students Clean Up Banks Of Norwalk River NORWALK, Conn. -- New Canaan High School junior Paul Gelhaus felt a responsibility to keep the banks of the Norwalk River clean, so he gathered some fellow students and Maritime Aquarium staff to spend their Saturday picking up litter near the edge of the water. Gelhaus rows for the New Canaan High School crew team, which is part of the Maritime Rowing Club located across the river from the Maritime Aquarium. He said that he wanted to do something about litter that gets tossed into the water and washes up on shore. "As we row by we see all the trash that collects, so I thought since …

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Wilton, CT
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Historic Paintings Donated To Wilton's Weir Farm Historic Paintings Donated To Wilton's Weir Farm Historic Paintings Donated To Wilton's Weir Farm
Historic Paintings Donated To Wilton's Weir Farm WILTON, Conn. – Several paintings by impressionist J. Alden Weir were returned to their rightful home at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Wilton and Ridgefield on Thursday when they were donated to the National Park Service The pieces were donated by the Weir Farm Art Center, which also makes it home at the site. Weir Farm, maintained by the National Park Service, is the only national park dedicated to American painting. The farm was originally acquired in 1882 by Weir, an Impressionist painter who often invited other artists to come and paint the scenic landscapes and countryside of Ri…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Arts Center Prepares For 57th Annual Art Show And Sale Darien Arts Center Prepares For 57th Annual Art Show And Sale Darien Arts Center Prepares For 57th Annual Art Show And Sale
Darien Arts Center Prepares For 57th Annual Art Show And Sale DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center received more than 200 works of art from 148 artists for its 57th annual Darien Art Show and Sale, which includes an opening reception Friday with viewing on Saturday. The show is free of charge and is open to the public from Saturday, May 30, through Saturday, June 6, in the DAC Weatherstone Studio, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road behind Darien Town Hall. There will be an opening reception for the show on Friday, May 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and artwork will be on display for viewing and sale every day from noon to 5 p.m. Works in a variety of m…

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Darien, CT
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Werner To Run For Darien First Selectman As Independent Werner To Run For Darien First Selectman As Independent Werner To Run For Darien First Selectman As Independent
Werner To Run For Darien First Selectman As Independent DARIEN, Conn. – Rob Werner announced his independent candidacy for First Selectman of Darien on Thursday. Werner, a Darien resident for nearly 20 years, said he intends to bring bipartisan leadership to the community and that he will focus on building a better town for the future. “In recent years, I’ve kept an open dialogue with the leaders in our community – both Democrats and Republicans – most of who are very devoted public servants that have done tremendous work. I’ve come to believe that the best person for the job is the one who puts the town’s priorities above all else. I’m one …

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk District C Democrats Pick 2015 Candidates Norwalk District C Democrats Pick 2015 Candidates Norwalk District C Democrats Pick 2015 Candidates
Norwalk District C Democrats Pick 2015 Candidates NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s District C Democrats made their candidate recommendations for the 2015 municipal elections at a meeting Tuesday night. District C is the first district to make recommendations, and has recommended Harry Rilling for Mayor, John Kydes for In-District Common Council, John Metsopoulos for In-District Common Council, Lisa Nuzzo for Board of Education and David Brown for Third Taxing District Commissioner. Kydes is a lifelong Norwalk resident and has been a member of the Common Council representing Distric C since 2013. He is also chairman of the Mayor’s Energy and …

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