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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Update: Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien Update: Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien Update: Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien
Update: Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien Update 6 p.m. DARIEN, Conn. -- An armed man robbed the People United Bank in the Goodwives Shopping Center in Darien on Wednesday, police said. The man entered the bank at about 2 p.m. and jumped the teller counter, police said. He then displayed a weapon and demanded money from two tellers, police said. An undisclosed amount of money was taken, and nobody was injured in the robbery, according to police. Surveillance footage shows the man entering the bank wearing a mask and a blue hooded sweatshirt and using an umbrella, police said. It is not known how the suspect arrived at or fled t…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Forum Tackles Rising Heroin, Pill Use Across Fairfield County Norwalk Forum Tackles Rising Heroin, Pill Use Across Fairfield County Norwalk Forum Tackles Rising Heroin, Pill Use Across Fairfield County
Norwalk Forum Tackles Rising Heroin, Pill Use Across Fairfield County NORWALK, Conn. -- Members of parent groups, the medical community and law enforcement came together Tuesday at a public forum in Norwalk to address the rising use of heroin and prescription drugs across the region. The forum was hosted by the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition, a member of the Human Services Council. The forum included representatives from Norwalk police and Norwalk Hospital, and focused on finding solutions to deal with rising heroin and opiate use. "People are dying," said Tracey George, program director of MFSAC. "This is not a law enforcement issue, it's not a me…

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Darien, CT
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New Leader Of Darien Chamber Of Commerce Is Ready To Get To Work New Leader Of Darien Chamber Of Commerce Is Ready To Get To Work New Leader Of Darien Chamber Of Commerce Is Ready To Get To Work
New Leader Of Darien Chamber Of Commerce Is Ready To Get To Work DARIEN, Conn. -- Susan Cator is looking forward to taking the reins of the Darien Chamber of Commerce as its new executive director. Cator will begin her new position May 5. She is taking over day-to-day operations of the chamber from Carol Wilder-Tamme, who is retiring after 10 years. "I'm very excited about it," Cator said. "I'm looking forward to getting to know the chamber members and the different initiatives that they do to include business community with the residential community." Cator has lived in Darien since 1992. She has spent most of her career in advertising and marketing…

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Darien, CT
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Woman Charged With Using Fake Prescriptions In Darien Woman Charged With Using Fake Prescriptions In Darien Woman Charged With Using Fake Prescriptions In Darien
Woman Charged With Using Fake Prescriptions In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- A New York woman was arrested in Darien after police said she used fake prescriptions in an attempt to get pain medication at CVS. Cecily Katz, 26, was charged with one count of second-degree forgery and one count of criminal attempt at illegally obtaining prescription narcotics. She was released to Stamford police, where she was wanted on similar charges, and will appear in court on May 2. Darien police received a call from Danbury police on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, warning them that Katz was trying to pass fraudulent prescriptions for vicaprofen at the Darien…

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Darien, CT
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New Head Of YWCA Darien/Norwalk Excited To Get To Work New Head Of YWCA Darien/Norwalk Excited To Get To Work New Head Of YWCA Darien/Norwalk Excited To Get To Work
New Head Of YWCA Darien/Norwalk Excited To Get To Work DARIEN, Conn. -- Heather Cavanagh has been busy in the past week as she settles into her new role as the executive director of the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. Cavanagh is a resident of Darien and has long been involved in nonprofit leadership positions. She is the former executive director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Westport Chamber and the Chamber of Kingston, R.I. She has also worked in corporate business development, sales, and public relations. "I'm looking forward to it. I'm very happy to be engaged in the community as I was prior as the head of the Chamber of Commerc…

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Norwalk, CT
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Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Honors Trustees At Annual Gala Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Honors Trustees At Annual Gala Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Honors Trustees At Annual Gala
Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Honors Trustees At Annual Gala NORWALK, Conn. -- The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk paid tribute to two trustees for their commitment to environmental education at the aquarium's annual "Cirque de la Mer" fundraiser. Charles Hinnant of Norwalk and Basil Mavroleon of Greenwich were both honored with the 15th annual Red Apple Awards for their work with the Maritime Aquarium. The annual event raises funds for the aquarium's Red Apple Fund for Student Enrichment. The theme this year was "Mystical Magical Maritime Masquerade." Mavroleon is the managing director of WeberSeas (Hellas) SA, a ship finance brokerage based in Greec…

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Darien, CT
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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Makes Pledge Against Racism YWCA Darien/Norwalk Makes Pledge Against Racism YWCA Darien/Norwalk Makes Pledge Against Racism
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Makes Pledge Against Racism DARIEN, Conn. -- Members of the YWCA Darien/Norwalk and elected officials took a pledge to Stand Against Racism during ceremonies on Friday, April 25. The pledges culminated the YWCA's weeklong series of events designed to raise public awareness about racism and discrimination. This year the YWCA held its first Stand Against Racism Film Festival at the Darien Library, where all week films dealing with discrimination were shown. Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson led the first reading of the Pledge Against Racism in a ceremony Friday morning at Darien Town Hall. "Racism has no place …

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Marks Arbor Day With Tree Planting At Wolfpit Norwalk Marks Arbor Day With Tree Planting At Wolfpit Norwalk Marks Arbor Day With Tree Planting At Wolfpit
Norwalk Marks Arbor Day With Tree Planting At Wolfpit NORWALK, Conn. -- Members of the Norwalk community gathered at Wolfpit Elementary School Friday to celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremony and the planting of a tree. The celebration was hosted by the Norwalk Tree Advisory Committee, the Norwalk Tree Alliance and Norwalk Public Schools. After first-grade teacher April Brown led the students in "The Star-Spangled Banner," there were remarks about trees and their significance, a reading of Harry Behn's poem "Trees" by fifth-grader Noah Maldonado, and the planting of a red maple donated by Almstead Tree and Shrub Care. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rillin…

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Norwalk, CT
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Police: Two Norwalk Home Break-Ins Reported Police: Two Norwalk Home Break-Ins Reported Police: Two Norwalk Home Break-Ins Reported
Police: Two Norwalk Home Break-Ins Reported NORWALK, Conn. -- The residents of two Norwalk homes reported burglaries Thursday, according to police. The first burglary took place at a house on Ohio Avenue. The residents reported leaving at 8 a.m. and arriving home at 3 p.m. to find several items had been stolen. Among the items taken were a Dell computer, an XBox, a Playstation 4, some video games and some jewelry. The residents told police that entry to the house could have been gained through a kitchen door. The glass window on the door had previously been broken and covered up with cardboard, and somebody could have reached their…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Chamber Celebrates Businesses Going Green Darien Chamber Celebrates Businesses Going Green Darien Chamber Celebrates Businesses Going Green
Darien Chamber Celebrates Businesses Going Green DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Chamber of Commerce celebrated businesses that protect the environment at a Going Green For Biz Mixer. The event was part of the chamber's annual Going for Green Project, which for the past seven years has encouraged businesses, community organizations and individuals to participate in environmental activities. The yearly event includes having business make a pledge to consider green options, a Going for Green poster contest among Darien High School students, a "Celebrating Trees" photo display hosted by the Tree Conservancy of Darien at the Darien Nature Center,…

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