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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Local Artist's Work Put On Display At Darien Library Local Artist's Work Put On Display At Darien Library Local Artist's Work Put On Display At Darien Library
Local Artist's Work Put On Display At Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. — The art of L.D. D’Isernia is on display in the Darien Library’s art gallery through Jan. 17. D’Isernia is a native of Rye, N.Y., who specializes in oil paintings. She was initially inspired by her great-grandfather, an accomplished oil painter in New York City. She graduated from SUNY-Purchase and studies with her mentor, Laurel Stern Boeck, an accomplished congressional oil painter. D’Isernia works out of her studio, “Little Squab” in Darien, where she collaborates with decorators and accepts commissioned paintings for clients. She has also shown her work in Bedford, N.Y.…

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Darien, CT
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Darien To Open Gorham's Pond Tide Gates Darien To Open Gorham's Pond Tide Gates Darien To Open Gorham's Pond Tide Gates
Darien To Open Gorham's Pond Tide Gates DARIEN, Conn. — Darien will open the Gorham's Pond tide gates Thursday for periodic flushing and cleaning of the pond. The gates are scheduled to be closed again Tuesday, Dec. 18. The opening or closing of the gates may be delayed depending on the weather, according to the town Department of Public Works. It is not possible to open the gates after extensive rainstorms or on very high tides because of the large volume of water flowing over the dam. The Department of Public Works intends to have the gates closed before Christmas.

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Man Tasered And Arrested On Drug Charges Norwalk Man Tasered And Arrested On Drug Charges Norwalk Man Tasered And Arrested On Drug Charges
Norwalk Man Tasered And Arrested On Drug Charges NORWALK, Conn. - A Norwalk man was Tasered and arrested on drug charges Tuesday afternoon, police said. Tyrone Patterson, 27, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession near a school and interfering with an officer. Officers were patrolling the area of South Main Street Tuesday when they said they spotted Patterson with blood on his face. While they were talking to him, he twisted his body in order to hide his right arm from view, police said. When the officers asked what he was hiding, he spun around and took off running, according to police repo…

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Darien Student Continues Geography Bee Winning Streak Darien Student Continues Geography Bee Winning Streak Darien Student Continues Geography Bee Winning Streak
Darien Student Continues Geography Bee Winning Streak DARIEN, Conn. - Darien's eighth-grade geography whiz Michael Borecki placed first in Middlesex Middle School's National Geographic Bee for the third year in a row. Borecki has seen great success in the Geography Bee competitions over the years. This is his fifth straight year of placing first in his school's Geographic Bee, having won Hindley's competition as a fourth- and fifth-grader. For the past four years, he has placed in the Top 10 in the Connecticut State Geographic Bee. In 2011 and 2012, Borecki bested 100 other Connecticut students to become the state champion and move on to the…

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Rising Enrollment Causes Space Crunch In Darien Schools Rising Enrollment Causes Space Crunch In Darien Schools Rising Enrollment Causes Space Crunch In Darien Schools
Rising Enrollment Causes Space Crunch In Darien Schools DARIEN, Conn. — Darien schools are running out of space to house the increasing number of elementary students who are enrolling. The administration is beginning to look at options for places to put all the kids. "We're getting very tight," Superintendent Stephen Falcone said. This year, there are already five more sections than originally projected, bringing the total to 110, plus six sections for the Early Learning Program, he said. There could be four additional sections next year, though it is tough to predict how many children will be moving into new housing developments being built i…

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Darien Luncheon Raises $12,000 For Stamford Charity Darien Luncheon Raises $12,000 For Stamford Charity Darien Luncheon Raises $12,000 For Stamford Charity
Darien Luncheon Raises $12,000 For Stamford Charity DARIEN, Conn. — The annual Holiday Luncheon and Boutique at the Country Club of Darien raised more than $12,000 for the Stamford Advocate’s Giving Fund. Attendees also donated food and toiletries to the Person-to-Person food pantry. This was the 12th year of the holiday event, which was started in the wake of Sept. 11 as an opportunity to support local charities that benefit women and children. The event sold out early, with 340 women attending. A total of 19 vendors participated in the boutique. One of the highlights of the sale was the member’s table, which offered unique handmade items…

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Norwalk, CT
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Police: Norwalk Man Chases Off Prowler Police: Norwalk Man Chases Off Prowler Police: Norwalk Man Chases Off Prowler
Police: Norwalk Man Chases Off Prowler NORWALK, Conn. - A Norwalk man chased a prowler from his Dibble Street home after his family was awoken by the stranger in their backyard Monday night, police said. A husband and wife heard a noise in their backyard around 11 p.m. that they first thought was a raccoon. They then heard their wooden gate open and the rear spotlight went on, revealing a heavyset man walking toward the back of their property, according to police. The husband yelled out and the man turned and ran off. The husband chased him toward Hunt Street, but lost sight of him. Police responded to the area with a K9 unit,…

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Darien Leaders Praise State Of Town, Look To 2013 Darien Leaders Praise State Of Town, Look To 2013 Darien Leaders Praise State Of Town, Look To 2013
Darien Leaders Praise State Of Town, Look To 2013 DARIEN, Conn. – Darien leaders say the town has improved its financial status this year and made strides to add more services for residents. Rising school enrollment and affordable housing will be among the issues Darien will face next year. “Increasing enrollment will stress our school district and town facilities,” Board of Education Chair Elizabeth Hagerty-Ross said at the annual State of the Town address Monday night. Elementary schools could add four sections next year, and another four over the following three years. Hagerty-Ross praised the performance of Darien students and said t…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Celebrates Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting Norwalk Celebrates Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting Norwalk Celebrates Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting
Norwalk Celebrates Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting NORWALK, Conn. – Jewish songs, dancing and prayer highlighted a celebration of the third night of Hanukkah as Norwalk leaders lit an 18-foot menorah at Stew Leonard’s Monday. Rabbi Yehoshua Hecht of Beth Israel of Westport and Norwalk led the ceremony, which is now in its 20th year at the grocery store. It was co-sponsored by the Schneerson Center for Jewish Life. Prior to the lighting Hecht cheerfully greeted those in attendance and handed out chocolate coins and dreidels to the children. “Hanukkah is a time to illuminate the pervading darkness,” he said. “This event publicizes the mirac…

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Police: Norwalk Man Almost Hit Darien Officer With Car Police: Norwalk Man Almost Hit Darien Officer With Car Police: Norwalk Man Almost Hit Darien Officer With Car
Police: Norwalk Man Almost Hit Darien Officer With Car DARIEN, Conn. – A Norwalk man was charged last week with almost hitting a Darien police officer with his car in November. William Henneberry, 33, was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of disobeying the signal of an officer. He posted $5,000  bail and is scheduled to appear Dec. 13 in court. The arrest stems from a Nov. 19 incident, in which two police officers were coordinating traffic at the intersection of Post Road and Leroy Avenue while workers were installing a new gas line. One of the officers stopped a car traveli…

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