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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Students In Norwalk Celebrate Program That Helps Immigrant Children Students In Norwalk Celebrate Program That Helps Immigrant Children Students In Norwalk Celebrate Program That Helps Immigrant Children
Students In Norwalk Celebrate Program That Helps Immigrant Children NORWALK, Conn. -- Connecticut Students for a Dream celebrated the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in Norwalk on Thursday. DACA was implemented two years ago to defer action against people who immigrated to the United States as children and may be living here illegally. To date, the program has provided protection from deportation and work permits for more than 600,000 people nationwide, and 3,500 people in Connecticut, according to Connecticut Students for a Dream. "It provides safety, much-needed peace of mind, work permits and …

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Himes Says 'Things Have Gone Too Far' After Ferguson Shooting Himes Says 'Things Have Gone Too Far' After Ferguson Shooting Himes Says 'Things Have Gone Too Far' After Ferguson Shooting
Himes Says 'Things Have Gone Too Far' After Ferguson Shooting NORWALK, Conn. -- The unrest and violence in Ferguson, Mo., after the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown is a cause of concern for some in Norwalk.  Brown, who was unarmed, was shot and killed Saturday by police in Ferguson. Many details of the shooting, including the name of the officer involved, have not been revealed. But the incident has led to widespread protests and rioting in Missouri. On Wednesday night, police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds, according to published reports, and reporters from the Washington Post and the Huffington Post were arrested. …

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Norwalk Man Arrested After Standoff With Police, Threatening To Kill Family Norwalk Man Arrested After Standoff With Police, Threatening To Kill Family Norwalk Man Arrested After Standoff With Police, Threatening To Kill Family
Norwalk Man Arrested After Standoff With Police, Threatening To Kill Family NORWALK, Conn. -- A 51-year-old Norwalk man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he barricaded himself in his home and threatened to kill other family members. Jeffrey Sweeney was charged with second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and interfering with an officer. He was held on $100,000 bond and appeared in court Wednesday. Police received a call from Sweeney's 82-year-old mother, saying Sweeney had become enraged at his family. She told officers he had two guns and that he believed his family members were against him and wanted him committed, police s…

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Police Sweep Area After Shots Are Reportedly Fired In South Norwalk Police Sweep Area After Shots Are Reportedly Fired In South Norwalk Police Sweep Area After Shots Are Reportedly Fired In South Norwalk
Police Sweep Area After Shots Are Reportedly Fired In South Norwalk updated: NORWALK, Conn. -- Officers scoured South Norwalk for suspects and witnesses after shots were reportedly fired near the corner of North Main Street and Ann Street on Wednesday afternoon, police said.   The report of shots fired came at about 1:30 p.m. in the center of the SoNo business district, Lt. Tom Mattera said. Mattera said that one male fired two to three shots at a group of three other males. The shots were fired down and straight toward Water Street, Mattera said. Nobody was injured in the incident, and the intended targets have not yet been identified, he said. "We …

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Power Outage Closes Norwalk Community College Wednesday Power Outage Closes Norwalk Community College Wednesday Power Outage Closes Norwalk Community College Wednesday
Power Outage Closes Norwalk Community College Wednesday NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Community College is closed Wednesday due to a power outage, the school announced. All registration, classes and activities have been canceled for the day. Registration will be held Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. Heavy overnight rains knocked out power throughout Fairfield County. As of 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, there were 727 Connecticut Light & Power customers in Norwalk without power, representing 2 percent of all customers in the city.

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Incumbents Win In Norwalk Primary Elections Incumbents Win In Norwalk Primary Elections Incumbents Win In Norwalk Primary Elections
Incumbents Win In Norwalk Primary Elections NORWALK, Conn. -- Incumbent Norwalk State Representatives Chris Perone and Bruce Morris defeated their challengers in Tuesday's primary elections. Perone, a Democrat representing the 137th District, received 502 votes, defeating challenger David Watts, who received 284 votes. Morris, a Democrat representing the 140th District, received 599 votes, defeating challenger Warren Peña, who received 213 votes.  Both Perone and Morris will appear on the ballot in November's election. No Republican candidates have yet been announced. Incumbent Norwalk Republican Registrar of Voters Karen D…

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Wilms Defeats Wilson In 142nd District Republican Primary Wilms Defeats Wilson In 142nd District Republican Primary Wilms Defeats Wilson In 142nd District Republican Primary
Wilms Defeats Wilson In 142nd District Republican Primary NORWALK/NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Fred Wilms defeated Emily Wilson in Tuesday's Republican primary election for the 142nd District. Wilms received 564 votes in the primary election, defeating party-endorsed Wilson, who received 254 votes. They were running to replace retiring Larry Cafero in representing the 142nd District, which covers West Norwalk and parts of New Canaan. Wilson received 45 votes from New Canaan and 209 from Norwalk. Wilms received 121 from New Canaan and 443 votes from Norwalk. Wilms will face off against Norwalk Democrat Andy Garfunkel in the November election to be s…

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Stamford Man Arrested As Police Break Up Melee In South Norwalk Stamford Man Arrested As Police Break Up Melee In South Norwalk Stamford Man Arrested As Police Break Up Melee In South Norwalk
Stamford Man Arrested As Police Break Up Melee In South Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- A man from Danbury and a man from Stamford were arrested as police from several communities helped to break up a fight in South Norwalk involving about 600 people early Saturday, Norwalk police said. The fight began shortly before 2 a.m. in the La Torch nightclub, according to police. Club security tried to break up the fight by spraying pepper spray, which caused the large crowd to spill out into the nearby Webster Street parking lot, police said. Norwalk officers responded to the area and found about 600 people in the parking lot, police said. Many smaller fights sta…

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Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Large Blazes At Two Houses Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Large Blazes At Two Houses Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Large Blazes At Two Houses
Norwalk Firefighters Extinguish Large Blazes At Two Houses NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk firefighters worked to battle two large blazes at homes on Cannon Street and Larsen Street on Monday night. The first fire was reported at a home on Cannon Street at about 5:40 p.m., according to Deputy Fire Chief Ed Prescott. The fire is believed to have started in a car before it spread to the nearby house, Prescott said. All 33 Norwalk firefighters on duty responded to the call and worked quickly to get the blaze under control after it had spread to a third-floor attic. Norwalk received aid from the Westport, Wilton and Rowayton fire departments to battle…

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Norwalk Republicans, Democrats: Vote In Tuesday's Primary Elections Norwalk Republicans, Democrats: Vote In Tuesday's Primary Elections Norwalk Republicans, Democrats: Vote In Tuesday's Primary Elections
Norwalk Republicans, Democrats: Vote In Tuesday's Primary Elections NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk voters registered with either the Democratic Party or Republican Party can vote in Tuesday's primary elections in the city.  Registered Republicans can choose between gubernatorial candidates Tom Foley or John McKinney. The winner of the primary will face Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in November. Republicans will also choose among Penny Bacchiochi, Heather Somers or David M. Walker for lieutenant governor, and between Sharon J. McLaughlin and Angel Cadena for state comptroller. In the race for Norwalk Republican Registrar of Voters, incumbent Karen Doyle Lyons face…

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