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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Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot
Norwalk Man Arrested On Gun Charges In Parking Lot NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk man was charged with carrying a Colt .45 semi-automatic handgun Tuesday while being arrested on charges stemming from a domestic violence incident. On Nov. 17, police received a complaint from a 30-year-old woman who said Luis Vigo, 33, had hit her in the head several times during an argument. The woman had lumps on the side of her head, bruising near her eye and a lump on her lip, according to police reports. By the time officers arrived, Vigo had left, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. An officer spotted Vigo's car Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot o…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases
Darien Seeks Holiday Donations As Need Increases DARIEN, Conn. – The number of Darien families in need of assistance this holiday season may be greater than in previous years. The town’s Social Services Department is hoping for donations of gifts for its annual holiday store for needy families. “We had a 39 percent increase in our back-to-school program, so we’re anticipating an increase based on that,” said Olive Hauser, director of social services. The department’s household supply closet had more than a 100 percent increase in use. The holiday giving has already begun, Hauser said. A recent gift drive at the Darien Playhouse was succ…

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Darien, CT
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Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien
Santa Visits Wakeman Road In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - The children of Wakeman Road in Darien got a special visit from Santa Claus at their annual tree lighting this year. For the past four years, Santa has arrived to the neighborhood on a Noroton Fire Truck and delivered gifts to the children before helping them count down to light their holiday tree.

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Darien, CT
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Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year
Darien High Tech Ed Named Program Of The Year DARIEN, Conn. – Darien High School’s Technology and Engineering Education Department has been named the 2013-14 Connecticut Technology and Engineering Education High School Program of the Year. The program was recognized by the Connecticut Technology and Engineering Education Association for playing an active role within the technology and engineering education community by continuously updating its program, curriculum and the professional development of its members. The program is headed by Department Coordinator Leon Strecker and faculty members Jeromy Nelson and Rich Reynolds. It offer…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking
Darien Adds New Technology For Train Station Parking DARIEN, Conn. — Train riders could soon pay for their parking spaces at Darien stations by using pay stations and their phones, rather than having to buy paper scratch-off vouchers. The town is finalizing an agreement to lease six pay stations for Darien's two train stations as well as a pay-by-phone app for smartphones, according to Town Administrator Karl Kilduff. Darien will also implement an online renewal system for annual parking permits as well as a license plate reader to better enforce parking at the train stations. The smartphone app would allow people to check how many spaces a…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School
Darien Students Collecting Money For Rockaway School DARIEN, Conn. ? Students from Darien High School and Royle School have teamed up to help East Rockaway High School recover from Hurricane Sandy. They will collect monetary contributions through Wednesday, Dec. 5, to buy items requested by the East Rockaway faculty for use in the classroom. Donations will be accepted during morning drop-offs and at the DHS front desk throughout the day. The project is a joint effort of Darien high’s Community Council and Royle's Student Government. The supplies will be delivered to East Rockaway High during the second week of December.

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Darien, CT
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Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat? Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat? Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat?
Darien, Have You Seen Missing Cat? DARIEN, Conn. — Tiger the Cat has been missing since Nov. 17. He was last seen in the area of Beach Drive in Darien. The 6-year-old cat belongs to a family that has been staying in Darien temporarily after Hurricane Sandy. He is described as friendly. A $500 reward is offered for Tiger’s return. If you have any information, call 516-998-6829.

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Darien, CT
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Darien Seeks Candidates For Land Use Boards Darien Seeks Candidates For Land Use Boards Darien Seeks Candidates For Land Use Boards
Darien Seeks Candidates For Land Use Boards DARIEN, Conn. - Darien is seeking Republicans to serve on two land use boards. There is currently one vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and two on the Environmental Protection Commission. The P&Z Commission is comprised of six members and is responsible for reviewing and acting upon land use applications, as well as work on long-range planning, including anticipated work on an update to the Town Plan of Conservation and Development in late 2013 or early 2014. The commission generally meets about 30 times a year, usually on Tuesday nights. The vacancy term seat will be up fo…

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Darien, CT
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Police: Larceny Suspect At Darien CVS Also Had Heroin Police: Larceny Suspect At Darien CVS Also Had Heroin Police: Larceny Suspect At Darien CVS Also Had Heroin
Police: Larceny Suspect At Darien CVS Also Had Heroin DARIEN, Conn. - A man was charged with having heroin while attempting to return stolen merchandise to CVS in Darien, police said. Michael Refalo, 50, of Winsted, was charged with criminal attempt at sixth-degree larceny, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on a promise to appear in court Dec. 18. Police responded to CVS Friday afternoon on reports of an attempted shoplifting. The store’s management told the officers Refalo had attempted to return a pair of headphones that were suspected of being stolen, police said. The security code on the $100 p…

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Darien, CT
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Man Charged With 22 Car Burglaries In Darien Man Charged With 22 Car Burglaries In Darien Man Charged With 22 Car Burglaries In Darien
Man Charged With 22 Car Burglaries In Darien DARIEN, Conn. ? A White Plains man has been arrested in connection with a string of car burglaries that took place in 2009 in Darien. Dwayne Wilkinson, 30, was charged with 22 counts of third-degree burglary, four counts of fourth-degree larceny, two counts of fifth-degree larceny and six counts of sixth-degree larceny. The burglaries occurred the night of Aug. 13, 2009, when 22 cars were broken into and $4,160 worth of personal property was taken, police said. Working with the New York State Police and the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Darien police identified a car suspected of…

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