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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Two Injured In Underground Explosions On Main Street In Norwalk Two Injured In Underground Explosions On Main Street In Norwalk Two Injured In Underground Explosions On Main Street In Norwalk
Two Injured In Underground Explosions On Main Street In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Two people sustained minor injuries as a result of multiple underground explosions on Main Street on Tuesday morning, police said. The explosion occurred at 8:38 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Main Street and Hoyt Street in Norwalk. Underground repair work continued Tuesday afternoon at the scene.  The explosions shattered the windows and caused damages at the New York Bakery on Main Street, and also damaged a car parked out front, police said. The Norwalk Police Department, the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk Hospital Emergency Medical Services all responded to the s…

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Norwalk, CT
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2 Underground Explosions Rock Main Street Area In Norwalk 2 Underground Explosions Rock Main Street Area In Norwalk 2 Underground Explosions Rock Main Street Area In Norwalk
2 Underground Explosions Rock Main Street Area In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police Department is investigating two underground explosions that rocked the area of Main and Wall streets Tuesday morning.  Main Street is blocked off between Cross and Wall streets to traffic and pedestrians on Tuesday morning, police said.  "Officers reporting 2 underground explosions in the area of Main & Wall.  No injuries reported at this time.  Manholes dislodged as a result," said Chief Tom Kulhawik via Twitter @NPDChief at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday. Personnel from the Norwalk Fire Department and Police Department are on the scene. Connecticut Light &a…

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Wilton, CT
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Chamber Event Gives Diners A Taste Of Wilton Chamber Event Gives Diners A Taste Of Wilton Chamber Event Gives Diners A Taste Of Wilton
Chamber Event Gives Diners A Taste Of Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton residents gathered on the rain-soaked Wilton Town Green on Monday to sample some of the local cuisine at the seventh annual Taste of Wilton. More than 20 restaurants, bakeries and wine shops participated in the event, which is hosted every year by the Wilton Chamber of Commerce. "It's nice to showcase what Wilton has to offer any time we have the opportunity," said Janeen Leppert, executive director of the Chamber. "It gets all the restaurants and wine shop sin one central location, and benefits the merchants and the community as well." Nancy Saxe of Sweet Pierre…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Man In Critical Condition After Crash On Nearwater Lane Darien Man In Critical Condition After Crash On Nearwater Lane Darien Man In Critical Condition After Crash On Nearwater Lane
Darien Man In Critical Condition After Crash On Nearwater Lane DARIEN, Conn. -- A Darien man suffered life-threatening injuries in an accident Friday night after his car went off the road and became airborne on Nearwater Lane, police said. The 33-year-old resident of Pratt Island was driving north on Nearwater Lane at about 11 p.m. Friday when his 2015 Audi A3 went off the road near a left curve in the road, police said. The car struck a stone wall and became airborne before striking several trees and landing on the ground, police said. The car was totaled, and the motor was separated from the rest of the vehicle, police said.  Speed was most likel…

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Darien, CT
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Police: Darien High School Vandalized Over The Weekend Police: Darien High School Vandalized Over The Weekend Police: Darien High School Vandalized Over The Weekend
Police: Darien High School Vandalized Over The Weekend DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School was vandalized over the weekend, according to police. Someone spray-painted several messages onto windows and a couple of doors in the cafeteria, police said. The messages included "We Win," "Seniors '14" and "Legacy," as well as several profane statements directed at members of the Darien High School faculty, police said. The graffiti was all made to the outside of the building in orange and purple spray paint, police said. The vandalism was reported by members of the custodial staff early Sunday morning. The estimated cost of the damage was $250, ac…

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Norwalk, CT
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Metro-North Seeks Federal Funds To Replace Aging Bridge In Norwalk Metro-North Seeks Federal Funds To Replace Aging Bridge In Norwalk Metro-North Seeks Federal Funds To Replace Aging Bridge In Norwalk
Metro-North Seeks Federal Funds To Replace Aging Bridge In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Metro-North will seek federal funds to replace the Walk Bridge in Norwalk, which has malfunctioned twice in the last two week and caused significant travel delays for train commuters across Fairfield County. The bridge, which was built in 1896, is designed to swing out to allow marine traffic to pass through Norwalk Harbor. The bridge has become stuck in an open position twice recently when the rails failed to close properly. The bridge was last rehabbed in 1992. Designs for a rehabilitation project were suspended in 2008, and no additional inve…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Police To Host Gun Buyback Event Norwalk Police To Host Gun Buyback Event Norwalk Police To Host Gun Buyback Event
Norwalk Police To Host Gun Buyback Event NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police Department will be offering gift cards for firearms during a gun buyback this month. The buyback will be held Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room of the Norwalk Police Department, 1 Monroe St. During the program, the police department will accept operational rifles, shotguns, handguns and assault rifles, as well as nonoperational weapons. Police will also be accepting ammunition, carrying cases, holsters, BB and pellet guns and other dangers weapons such as swords and knives. All firearms must be unloaded, and should be tran…

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Darien, CT
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There's An App For That: Darien Updates Train Station Parking Technology There's An App For That: Darien Updates Train Station Parking Technology There's An App For That: Darien Updates Train Station Parking Technology
There's An App For That: Darien Updates Train Station Parking Technology DARIEN, Conn. -- Frustrated by the parking at the train stations? Darien has introduced new technology designed to make it easier to pay for the privilege. Six pay stations went online Monday at the Darien and Noroton Heights train stations. The kiosks accept cash and credit and debit cards, and will replace the daily scratch-off parking vouchers currently used at the train stations. The town will continue to sell parking vouchers until the end of August, and vouchers will be honored until the end of the calendar year, Town Administrator Karl Kilduff said. Darien train riders will also…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Men Arrested On Drug Charges After Raid On Home Norwalk Men Arrested On Drug Charges After Raid On Home Norwalk Men Arrested On Drug Charges After Raid On Home
Norwalk Men Arrested On Drug Charges After Raid On Home NORWALK, Conn. -- Two Norwalk men were arrested on drug charges by the Special Services Division of the Norwalk Police Department after a raid at a Van Zant Street home, police said. Ryan Charles, 22, and Ricardo Torres, 20, were each charged with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana, possession with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession within 1,500 feet of a school. Each was held on $5,000 bond and will appear in court June 10. Police raided Charles's home Wednesday after a months-long investigation into the sale of marijuana from the residence, accor…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Concussion Expert Praises New Law Aimed At Educating Kids Norwalk Concussion Expert Praises New Law Aimed At Educating Kids Norwalk Concussion Expert Praises New Law Aimed At Educating Kids
Norwalk Concussion Expert Praises New Law Aimed At Educating Kids NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s Katherine Snedaker is praising a new law Connecticut that requires more concussion education for student athletes. The new law was signed by Gov. Dannel Malloy on May 28 and requires schools to provide concussion education to athletes and parents before students can play sports. It also requires the State Board of Education to develop a concussion education plan and requires local and regional boards of education to compile and report all instances of concussions suffered by students. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction,” Snedaker said of the new law.…

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