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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Power Restored To Royle Elementary School In Darien Power Restored To Royle Elementary School In Darien Power Restored To Royle Elementary School In Darien
Power Restored To Royle Elementary School In Darien Updated 1:30 p.m. DARIEN, Conn. - Power has been restored to Royle Elementary School in Darien after being knocked out Wednesday morning. All phones and email are operating. All other power outages in Darien have been restored, CL&P reports. Original article: DARIEN, Conn. ? Power was out at Royle Elementary School in Darien Wednesday morning, Principal Keith Margolus announced. Students were able to continue working, but parents will not be able to contact the school by phone or email until power is restored, Margolus said. Also, the school will not receive messages about chang…

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Darien, CT
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Darien To Replace Or Fix Oil Tanks At All Schools Darien To Replace Or Fix Oil Tanks At All Schools Darien To Replace Or Fix Oil Tanks At All Schools
Darien To Replace Or Fix Oil Tanks At All Schools DARIEN, Conn. - The Darien school district  will replace or repair its failing oil tanks at all schools, it was announced at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting. Officials said the district is applying for state grants to help pay for the $518,000 project. Last summer, the tanks at four elementary schools failed environmental tests required by the state. The district took a look at the remaining schools and discovered that none of the monitoring systems were working at any of the schools. An engineering firm was brought in to develop plans and specifications for the replacements. …

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Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Women Of Distinction Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Women Of Distinction Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Women Of Distinction
Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Women Of Distinction DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Rowayton Bank is sponsoring a luncheon honoring the achievements of Darien and Norwalk women. The YWCA Darien/Norwalk’s fourth annual Women of Distinction will be held May 16 at the Woodway Country Club. The Women of Distinction Award is given each year to local women who act as leaders, role models, agents for change, mentors or inspirations to others. The women are nominated by local residents, volunteers, teachers and business owners for making a difference in their workplace, community or nonprofit organization. Last year’s winners were Kate Larson, Betty Jewe…

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Darien, CT
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Leaders Talk Gun Control At Darien Panel Event Leaders Talk Gun Control At Darien Panel Event Leaders Talk Gun Control At Darien Panel Event
Leaders Talk Gun Control At Darien Panel Event DARIEN, Conn. - More than 100 people gathered at the Darien Library Saturday for a discussion on gun control policies at the local, state and federal level. Panelists included U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen, Darien Police Chief Duane Lovello and Ron Pinciaro, executive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence. The panel was moderated by former Selectman Callie Sullivan and hosted by the Darien Democratic Town Committee as part of its new series "Policy Matters: Conversations that Strengthen our Community." The panelists discussed their views on legisla…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Post 53 Response Times Ahead Of National Averages Darien Post 53 Response Times Ahead Of National Averages Darien Post 53 Response Times Ahead Of National Averages
Darien Post 53 Response Times Ahead Of National Averages DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Post 53 emergency medical service average response time was above national averages in 2012, according to a report by the EMS Review Committee. Post 53, which is mostly staffed by teens, was called 1,525 times in 2012, with an average response time of six minutes, one second. The national standard is between eight and 12 minutes. Darien's response time is measured from the time the call is received to when an ambulance arrives on scene. In previous years it has been measured from the time the ambulance is dispatched to when it arrives. Post 53 also responded to calls…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Police: Gym Employees Stole Credit Card Info Darien Police: Gym Employees Stole Credit Card Info Darien Police: Gym Employees Stole Credit Card Info
Darien Police: Gym Employees Stole Credit Card Info DARIEN, Conn. - Two employees of the Equinox gym in Darien were charged with stealing members' credit card information to buy clothes, police said. Katlyne Lauture, 25, and Monefa Hamilton, 23, of Stamford were charged with third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny and illegal use of credit cards. They surrendered Friday after being notified of warrants for their arrest and were released on a promise to appear in court on March 4, police said. Management notified police that the two employees used members' credit card information to make clothing purchases at the Equ…

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Darien, CT
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Woman Charged With Using Forged Prescriptions In Darien Woman Charged With Using Forged Prescriptions In Darien Woman Charged With Using Forged Prescriptions In Darien
Woman Charged With Using Forged Prescriptions In Darien DARIEN, Conn. ? A Bronx woman has been charged with forging prescriptions at a pharmacy in Darien, according to police. Bianca Thompson, 22, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant charging her with obtaining a controlled drug by fraud, obtaining a controlled drug by forged prescription and illegal use of a false prescription. She was released on a promise to appear in court on March 1. Thompson was one of three people arrested in Monroe in June 2011 and charged with fraudulently obtaining oxycodone pills from a Rite Aid in Monroe. During an investigation, Monroe police determined that Thompson…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Serves Up Deals For Restaurant Week Darien Serves Up Deals For Restaurant Week Darien Serves Up Deals For Restaurant Week
Darien Serves Up Deals For Restaurant Week DARIEN, Conn. - You can find deals on meals at all of your favorite restaurants this week as the chamber of commerce hosts its annual Darien Restaurant Week. Through Friday, you can get lunch at several spots for $10.13 or $15.13, and dinner for $20.13 or $30.13. Bodega Taco Bar will be offering a lunch of two tacos, an order of rice and half order of grilled corn. Chuck's Steakhouse offers dinner options of a 12-ounce New York steak, salmon or herb-roasted chicken, with salad bar, choice of potato and dessert. Jimmy's Southside Tavern will have a half-rack of baby back ribs or a cup of p…

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Norwalk, CT
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What To Do In Norwalk This Week What To Do In Norwalk This Week What To Do In Norwalk This Week
What To Do In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. - The events in Norwalk this week include programs for adults who are changing careers and a children's book discussion. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Monday, Feb. 25 Children's Book Discussion: 4 p.m. Kids can discuss any of the "Addy" books in the American Girl series, which deal with life in the Civil War. There will be crafts and activities based on the stories and characters. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington St. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Adults Career Transition Programs: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Norwalk Community College will host two programs for adult…

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What To Do In Darien This Week What To Do In Darien This Week What To Do In Darien This Week
What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this week include talks by authors, investors and doctors. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Monday, Feb. 25 Balance Workshop: 9:30 a.m. Students from the Fairfield University School of Nursing will run a workshop on how seniors can increase their balance and reduce the risk of falls. Darien Senior Center, 30 Edgerton St. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Author Jane Green: 10 a.m. Novelist Jane Green will discuss her latest book, "Another Piece of My Heat." The book tells the story of a woman who marries a man with two teenage daughters. Cost is $3 for…

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