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, CT
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Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Launches New $2.7M Research Vessel Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Launches New $2.7M Research Vessel Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Launches New $2.7M Research Vessel
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Launches New $2.7M Research Vessel NORWALK, Conn. – Thanks to a $2.7 million investment by the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, visitors will soon be able to explore the wildlife found in Long Island Sound on a new state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly research vessel, the Spirit of the Sound. The 63-foot aluminum catamaran is replacing the aquarium’s old vessel, the R/V Oceanic. The new boat features a back deck about twice the size of the Oceanic’s, and a climate-controlled indoor classroom that can fit about 60 people. The Oceanic had a capacity of about 29 passengers. “It’s a nicer, bigger vessel that affords us mo…

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Norwalk, CT
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Congressional Challenger Debicella Seeks To Tweak Healthcare Reform Congressional Challenger Debicella Seeks To Tweak Healthcare Reform Congressional Challenger Debicella Seeks To Tweak Healthcare Reform
Congressional Challenger Debicella Seeks To Tweak Healthcare Reform FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield County Congressional candidate Dan Debicella believes that changes need to be made in the country’s healthcare system to cover more uninsured and reduce costs for the middle class. Debicella, a Republican, is a businessman from Shelton and a former state senator. He is currently running against Democratic incumbent Jim Himes for the Fourth District’s seat in the House of Representatives, which includes most of Fairfield County. In a recent interview with the Daily Voice at his campaign headquarters in Fairfield, Debicella outlined where both parties have gon…

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Westport, CT
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Fawcett, Hwang Talk Spending, Education In Westport Debate Fawcett, Hwang Talk Spending, Education In Westport Debate Fawcett, Hwang Talk Spending, Education In Westport Debate
Fawcett, Hwang Talk Spending, Education In Westport Debate WESTPORT, Conn. – State Senate candidate Tony Hwang and Kim Fawcett addressed government spending and education issues in a recent debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Westport. Republican Hwang and Democrat Fawcett are both seeking to replace outgoing Republican John McKinney as the state senator for District 28, which covers Westport, Weston, Easton, Fairfield and Newtown. Fawcett and Hwang both currently serve in the State House Representatives for Districts 133 and 134, respectively. “We as a state have not done a good job in generating jobs and creating a vibrant and grow…

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Westport, CT
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Boucher, Sharlach Talk Spending, Transportation In Westport Debate Boucher, Sharlach Talk Spending, Transportation In Westport Debate Boucher, Sharlach Talk Spending, Transportation In Westport Debate
Boucher, Sharlach Talk Spending, Transportation In Westport Debate WESTPORT, Conn. – State Senate candidates Toni Boucher and Philip Sharlach discussed the need to reduce unfunded state mandates and improve transportation at a recent candidate debate in Westport. Incumbent Republican Boucher is facing Democratic challenger Sharlach for the State Senate seat for District 26, which covers Westport, Weston, Wilton, Ridgefield, Redding, New Canaan and Bethel. They and other candidates met in a debate Wednesday hosted by the Westport League of Women Voters, where they discussed important issues in this year’s election. “The most important legislation I w…

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Norwalk, CT
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Google Honors Norwalk As State's Best City For Online Business Google Honors Norwalk As State's Best City For Online Business Google Honors Norwalk As State's Best City For Online Business
Google Honors Norwalk As State's Best City For Online Business NORWALK, Conn. -- Google has named Norwalk the digital capital of Connecticut for having the strongest online business community in the state. Google spokesman William Floyd honored Norwalk with the "eCity Award" at a ceremony Wednesday at the headquarters of Chalk Talk Sports, an online sporting apparel outlet based in the city. Floyd was joined by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, state Sen. Bob Duff, Mayor Harry Rilling and Chalk Talk owners Tom and Julie Lynn. Tom Lynn said he and wife started Chalk Talk in their garage, and it has grown to a…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Launches Initiatives To Improve Business, Zoning Norwalk Launches Initiatives To Improve Business, Zoning Norwalk Launches Initiatives To Improve Business, Zoning
Norwalk Launches Initiatives To Improve Business, Zoning NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced two initiatives on Tuesday, Oct. 7, intended to increase economic development and modernize and harmonize zoning regulations in the city. The first initiative will be the creation of an Economic Development Action Plan, which Rilling said will be used to implement economic development goals identified in the city’s 2008 Plan of Conservation and Development. The creation of the plan will be spearheaded by new Economic Development Director Liz Stocker, who will work with department heads, members of the Business Advisory Council, elec…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Police Seek Suspect In Theft Of Debit Card Used At ATM Darien Police Seek Suspect In Theft Of Debit Card Used At ATM Darien Police Seek Suspect In Theft Of Debit Card Used At ATM
Darien Police Seek Suspect In Theft Of Debit Card Used At ATM DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien police are seeking the public's help in identifying a burglary suspect. Police received a report in August that a debit card and other items had been taken from a local business. The debit card was used that day to withdraw several hundred dollars from ATMs at Fairlawn Variety on East Main Street in Stamford and at the Fairfield County Bank on the same street, according to police. Police have obtained security footage of a man they believe stole the card. The footage shows a thin, muscular black man with a goatee. The man is between 20 and 30 years old and under …

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Darien, CT
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Darien Mom Joins Lawmakers In Call For Equestrian Helmet Safety Law Darien Mom Joins Lawmakers In Call For Equestrian Helmet Safety Law Darien Mom Joins Lawmakers In Call For Equestrian Helmet Safety Law
Darien Mom Joins Lawmakers In Call For Equestrian Helmet Safety Law DARIEN, Conn. – Kemi O’Donnell joined lawmakers Tuesday in front of the spot at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien where her daughter was killed in a horseback-riding accident as they renewed their commitment to safety requirements for equestrian headgear. The Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Safety Act is named for O’Donnell’s daughter, who died in 1998 at the age of 12 as a result of a traumatic brain injury suffered after a fall from her horse at the club. The act, which has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Richard Blumenthal and in the House of Representatives by U.S. Re…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assaulting Woman He Carried Home Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assaulting Woman He Carried Home Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assaulting Woman He Carried Home
Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assaulting Woman He Carried Home NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was charged with sexual assault after police said he picked up a woman and carried her back to his apartment in Roodner Court on Saturday. Jonas Labaze, 22, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held on $150,000 bond and will appear in court Oct. 17. A 23-year-old woman reported to police that she was walking in Roodner Court around 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, when she was approached by Labaze, whom she did not know. He be…

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Westport, CT
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Westport Puts New Shine On Historic Minute Man Monument Westport Puts New Shine On Historic Minute Man Monument Westport Puts New Shine On Historic Minute Man Monument
Westport Puts New Shine On Historic Minute Man Monument WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport took another step toward completing the restoration of the town's historic and signature Minute Man Monument on Thursday by laying capstones on the fieldstone wall around the monument. The monument of a Minuteman soldier ready to fire his musket was first unveiled June 17, 1910. It is located at the intersection of Compo Beach Road and Compo Road South, where the fiercest part of the Battle of Compo Hill was fought in April 1777, when the British invaded Connecticut at Compo Beach. Over the years, the landmark has seen its share of wear and tear, as repaving a…

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