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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Man Shot On Woodward Avenue In Norwalk, Another Held Man Shot On Woodward Avenue In Norwalk, Another Held Man Shot On Woodward Avenue In Norwalk, Another Held
Man Shot On Woodward Avenue In Norwalk, Another Held NORWALK, Conn. ? A man was shot in the leg outside a grocery store on Woodward Avenue in Norwalk Wednesday night, police said. Another man is being held in connection with the shooting. Shakiem Powell, 18, of Norwalk was charged with carrying a gun without a permit and interfering with an officer. He is being held on a $50,000 bond. Police say Powell is still being questioned about the incident, and that more charges likely will be filed.  Around 9:15 p.m. a 19-year-old man was leaving the C&S Grocery Store on Woodward Avenue when he was shot. Police units were in the area and arrived…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Clubs, Uniforms Among Darien School Spending Proposals Clubs, Uniforms Among Darien School Spending Proposals Clubs, Uniforms Among Darien School Spending Proposals
Clubs, Uniforms Among Darien School Spending Proposals DARIEN, Conn. -- After-school clubs, sports uniforms, non-fiction books and athletic trainers are among the possible increases in Darien school spending next year. More students at Darien High School continue to participate in after school clubs, according to Principal Arlene Gottesman. The school is adding about $5,000 to its budget for stipends for faculty advisers for five new clubs: Quidditch, Embrace, China Connect, Guitar and Ultimate Frisbee. Most clubs are often created by students and are incredibly popular among the student body, Gottesman said. The schools do not currently have…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Rep. Terrie Wood Sworn In For Third Term Darien Rep. Terrie Wood Sworn In For Third Term Darien Rep. Terrie Wood Sworn In For Third Term
Darien Rep. Terrie Wood Sworn In For Third Term DARIEN, Conn. – State Rep. Terrie Wood (R-141) was sworn in to serve her third term representing Darien and Norwalk Wednesday. She was named Ranking Member of the Human Services Committee by House Republican Leader Larry Cafero. “I am honored Rep. Cafero appointed me as Ranking Member of the Human Services Committee for the 2013-2015 session. I look forward to addressing the serious economic and social issues that are present in the state,” Wood said. The Human Services Committee is responsible for all matters related to the Department of Social Services and the Department of Children and…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Outgoing Officials Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Outgoing Officials Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Outgoing Officials
Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Outgoing Officials DARIEN, Conn. - The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send your letters to [email protected]. The Darien Democratic Town Committee would like to extend our personal thanks to two remarkable elected officials, George Reilly and Tom Dunn, who are retiring after many years of dedicated service. Both men have contributed immensely to our town and tirelessly devoted countless hours of their personal time for almost 20 years. George, who first joined the Board of Education in 2002, has been integral in making decisions for our schools - from budgets, to the …

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by Randall Klein and Shawn St. Jean, Darien Democratic Town Committee
Norwalk, CT
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Police: Cab Driver Shot In Attempted Robbery In Norwalk Police: Cab Driver Shot In Attempted Robbery In Norwalk Police: Cab Driver Shot In Attempted Robbery In Norwalk
Police: Cab Driver Shot In Attempted Robbery In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. ? A cab driver reported being shot in the leg Tuesday night during an attempted robbery on Hemlock Street, according to Norwalk Police. The 50-year-old driver walked into police headquarters around 8:30 p.m. with a grazing wound in his right calf.  The Stamford-based cabbie gave police the following account: He picked up two men at the South Norwalk train station around 8:15 p.m. and took them to 9 Hemlock St. One of them got out of the cab while the other demanded money. He told the man he didn't have any money and the gunman fired his weapon, got out of the cab and starte…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Offers Free Radon Test Kits Darien Offers Free Radon Test Kits Darien Offers Free Radon Test Kits
Darien Offers Free Radon Test Kits DARIEN, Conn. — Make sure you don’t have radon in your house by picking up a free radon test kit at the Darien Health Department this month. January is designated as National Radon Action Month by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas formed from the decay of radium and uranium, which occur naturally in bedrock worldwide. Higher concentrations are possible near certain types of bedrock such as granite and shale, which have higher uranium content. Test data suggests that such higher concentrations occur sporadically in all …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Steps Back To The Jazz Age With History Exhibit Darien Steps Back To The Jazz Age With History Exhibit Darien Steps Back To The Jazz Age With History Exhibit
Darien Steps Back To The Jazz Age With History Exhibit DARIEN, Conn. – If you’re curious how Darien dressed back in the Roaring '20s, Babs White and the Darien Historical Society have put together an exhibit of clothing from the age of jazz, F. Scott Fitzgerald and the flapper girl. “Stepping Out in the Jazz Age” is now on display in the Darien Historical Society’s Scofield Barn and will continue until March 3. It features clothing and jewelry from 1920-29, much of it donated by Darien residents and carefully preserved by the society. “Everyone was influenced by the flapper. She had short hair, rouged lips and danced as if there was no tomorr…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien School Budget To Increase 4.07 Percent Next Year Darien School Budget To Increase 4.07 Percent Next Year Darien School Budget To Increase 4.07 Percent Next Year
Darien School Budget To Increase 4.07 Percent Next Year DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien school budget is expected to increase $3.255 million next year. The proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year is $83,293,646, an increase of 4.07 percent. The driving forces behind the increase are fixed costs, decreasing revenue and rising enrollment. Salary contracts, insurance and retirement obligations amount for about $1.9 million, or 58 percent of the increase. The schools are expected to bring in about $300,000 less revenue this year than last year, according to Superintendent Stephen Falcone. Officials are predicting that the state will reimburse the …

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Man Charged With Stealing Restaurant's Cash Register Norwalk Man Charged With Stealing Restaurant's Cash Register Norwalk Man Charged With Stealing Restaurant's Cash Register
Norwalk Man Charged With Stealing Restaurant's Cash Register NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man was charged with breaking into a Subway restaurant and making off with the cash register two days before Christmas. Tobachia Williams, 33, was charged with third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and second-degree criminal mischief. He was held on $3,000 bond and will appear in court Jan. 16. Officers discovered the burglary of the North Main Street restaurant Dec. 23 while on patrol. The front window and door had been smashed with a brick that was lying nearby, according to police reports. The cash register was missing and was later found on Madison Str…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Police Identify Body Found In Norwalk River Police Identify Body Found In Norwalk River Police Identify Body Found In Norwalk River
Police Identify Body Found In Norwalk River NORWALK, Conn. - Police have identified the body found in the Norwalk River Monday as 27-year-old Alexander Fried. The body was discovered at around 9:30 a.m. Monday floating under the docks in the area of Selleck Street. The body was fully clothed and had Fried's identification in his pocket. Police said Monday there was no apparent foul play and there was no trauma to the body. Police divers retrieved the body and it was taken to the office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Farmington for a full autopsy.

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