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 STAR Purchases 14 New Vans With State Grant Norwalk's STAR Purchases 14 New Vans With State Grant Norwalk's STAR Purchases 14 New Vans With State Grant
Norwalk's STAR Purchases 14 New Vans With State Grant NORWALK, Conn. -- A grant from the state has allowed Norwalk's STAR Inc. to purchase 14 minivans to transport individuals with developmental disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday, July 8. STAR received a $342,600 Nonprofit Grant Award, which it used to buy the 2014 Honda Odysseys. "It's a godsend," said Katie Banzhaf, executive director of STAR. "Money is so tight, as we all know. Our funding has not increased and our operating costs continue to go up. This capital grant is a significant help to us." STAR serves nearly 700 people in Fairfield County, providing services such a…

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Danbury, CT
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Danbury May See More Summer Thunderstorms, Meteorologist Says Danbury May See More Summer Thunderstorms, Meteorologist Says Danbury May See More Summer Thunderstorms, Meteorologist Says
Danbury May See More Summer Thunderstorms, Meteorologist Says FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With summer heat and humidity firmly entrenched in the area, residents of Fairfield County could see more brief thunderstorms over the next few days. On Monday night, a brief but severe thunderstorm moved across northern Fairfield County, dropping about two-tenths of an inch of rain in the Danbury area in a few minutes. The brief storm was caused by a cold front coming from Western New York and Pennsylvania that rapidly lost atmospheric support as it moved into the area, said Gary Lessor, assistant to the director of meteorological studies and the Weather Center…

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Darien, CT
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Driver Almost Hits 2 Darien Officers, Charged With DWI Driver Almost Hits 2 Darien Officers, Charged With DWI Driver Almost Hits 2 Darien Officers, Charged With DWI
Driver Almost Hits 2 Darien Officers, Charged With DWI DARIEN, Conn. -- A Stamford man was arrested on drunken driving charges after nearly hitting two Darien police officers Tuesday, July 8, who were directing traffic, police said. Przemyslaw Nagorski, 26, was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless operation and disobeying the signal of an officer. He was held on $500 bond and will appear in court Friday, July 18. About 11:40 a.m. two officers were on special-duty traffic assignments on Leroy Avenue near West Avenue when they saw a green pickup truck traveling toward them, police said. Both officers were wearing yellow uniform sh…

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Armonk, NY
Weather
More Summer Thunderstorms Await Armonk, Meteorologist Says More Summer Thunderstorms Await Armonk, Meteorologist Says More Summer Thunderstorms Await Armonk, Meteorologist Says
More Summer Thunderstorms Await Armonk, Meteorologist Says WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents of Westchester County could see some brief thunderstorms over the next couple days. But in the summertime, that's hardly rare, and a local meteorologist explained why. Gary Lessor, assistant to the director of meteorological studies and the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University said that the brief storms on  Monday night, July 7, were caused by a cold front coming from Western New York and Pennsylvania, which rapidly lost atmospheric support as it moved into the area. Summer thunderstorms are generally caused by cold fronts and trough…

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Westport, CT
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NEAT In Westport To Offer Coffee And Cocktails In One Spot NEAT In Westport To Offer Coffee And Cocktails In One Spot NEAT In Westport To Offer Coffee And Cocktails In One Spot
NEAT In Westport To Offer Coffee And Cocktails In One Spot WESTPORT, Conn. -- Darien's Espresso NEAT is expanding to a new Westport location, which will offer coffee during the day and cocktails at night. NEAT is set to open up in August at 6 Wilton Road in Westport. The building, located in National Hall, is the site of the old fire station. The new spot is a joint venture between Rachel Haughey, owner of Espresso NEAT, and Experience Hospitality Group. Experience Hospitality Managing Director Kevin Daniel Lalumiere said he and Experience owner Bobby Werhane had planned on opening a cocktail bar in the location when they learned of Haughey's int…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Man Charged With DWI After Driving Into Liquor Store Darien Man Charged With DWI After Driving Into Liquor Store Darien Man Charged With DWI After Driving Into Liquor Store
Darien Man Charged With DWI After Driving Into Liquor Store DARIEN, Conn. -- A Darien man was charged with drunken driving last week after police said he crashed a car into a vehicle and then a liquor store. John Roney, 53, was charged with driving under the influence and taking a vehicle without permission. He was held on a $500 bond. A driver reported that he was waiting to turn out of 1927 Post Road the evening of Tuesday, July 1, when a Mercedes pulled into the driveway and struck his car. The Mercedes stopped briefly, and then continued and hit a liquor store, police said. The driver whose car was hit approached the Mercedes, which was being …

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Norwalk, CT
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Robbery Reported In Norwalk Following Fireworks Robbery Reported In Norwalk Following Fireworks Robbery Reported In Norwalk Following Fireworks
Robbery Reported In Norwalk Following Fireworks NORWALK, Conn. -- A man reported he was robbed on Beach Road in Norwalk after the Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday night, according to police. The man told police that he had parked his car on nearby Cove Avenue to watch the fireworks at Calf Pasture Beach. When the man was returning to his car, he was approached by four men, he told police. The men pushed him to the ground and tried to steal his wallet, police said. The man said he threw his wallet away from them, but they managed to take some cash out of it, police said. They then left the area. The victim was not able to provi…

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Norwalk, CT
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Police: Bridgeport Man Arrested Breaking Into Norwalk Home Police: Bridgeport Man Arrested Breaking Into Norwalk Home Police: Bridgeport Man Arrested Breaking Into Norwalk Home
Police: Bridgeport Man Arrested Breaking Into Norwalk Home NORWALK, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was arrested Friday after police said he broke into a home and got into a fight with the residents. Jonathan Addison, 26, was charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal trespassing. He was held on $50,000 bond and went to court Monday. Police said that at about 3:30 a.m. Friday, Addison pushed in the window air conditioner and entered a home on Fairfield Avenue. Addison was upset that a woman who lived there was not returning his text messages, according to police reports. Addison then got i…

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by Casey Donahue
Ridgefield, CT
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New York Kids Arrive In Ridgefield For Summer Of Fresh Air New York Kids Arrive In Ridgefield For Summer Of Fresh Air New York Kids Arrive In Ridgefield For Summer Of Fresh Air
New York Kids Arrive In Ridgefield For Summer Of Fresh Air RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A group of families from around Fairfield County gathered in Ridgefield on Thursday to greet 18 New York City children who will be spending two weeks in Connecticut through the Fresh Air Fund. The Fresh Air Fund is a nonprofit agency that matches New York City children with host families in rural, suburban and small-town communities for summer experiences. The kids get a chance to get out of the city for a couple weeks to play outside and enjoy a summer vacation they might not normally experience. The kids who arrived Thursday will be spending two weeks with families in …

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Police: Norwalk Couple Tried To Hide Kids From DCF On Fire Escape Police: Norwalk Couple Tried To Hide Kids From DCF On Fire Escape Police: Norwalk Couple Tried To Hide Kids From DCF On Fire Escape
Police: Norwalk Couple Tried To Hide Kids From DCF On Fire Escape NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk couple was arrested Wednesday night after they tried to hide their two toddlers from the Department of Children and Families on a fire escape during a severe rainstorm, police said. The 37-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were each charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a minor and interfering with an officer. Bond was set at $500 for each, and they will appear in court on July 11. Officers arrived at the couple's Ely Avenue home Wednesday night with DCF officials to remove a 1-year-old and a 2-year-old from the residence, police …

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