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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Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families
Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families DARIEN, Conn. — Darien's Person-to-Person is teaming with Learning Express to collect new board games for its annual holiday toy store. A collection bin will be located at Learning Express in the Goodwives Shopping Center. "The P2P toy store at the holidays is critical because the toys and board games we distribute are going to those of our clients who have the least and who are helped throughout the year with basic necessities," Person-to-Person Executive Director Ceci Maher said. This year, Person-to-Person is expanding the capacity of its toy store by about 24 percent to meet increased…

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Darien, CT
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New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien
New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - Venture Yoga recently opened in Darien and is using infrared heating for its hot yoga classes. Owner Erin Huot said the infrared system is only one component that sets Venture apart from other yoga studios. "People are literally addicted to it," she said of the hot yoga classes. Most yoga studios use convection heat from HVAC systems to heat their hot yoga classes, which warms the air around you. The infrared heat system heats you directly, radiating heat outward. The result is a more energizing, detoxifying and healthy feeling, Huot said. It can help with arthritis, mus…

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Norwalk, CT
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Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars
Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars NORWALK, Conn. – A purse containing several documents with personal information was stolen out of a car on Hemlock Place in Norwalk, police said. A woman reported she was visiting friends Tuesday night on Hemlock Place when she returned to her car to find the rear passenger side window had been smashed. The rock used to smash the window was lying on the floor, police said. Taken from the car was a purse, which contained three passports, two birth certificates, two Social Security cards, the woman’s driver’s license, a health insurance card, several credit cards and about $8 in cash. Ano…

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Darien, CT
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Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie
Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie DARIEN, Conn. – Kids can get into a free showing of "Rise of the Guardians" at the Darien Playhouse Friday by donating a gift to charity. The annual Community-Wide Movie event is hosted by the theater, the Selectman's Office, the Darien Youth Commission, the Social Services Department and the Depot. It benefits the Social Services Department's holiday gift drive. Gifts must be new, unwrapped and have a value of at least $10. Tickets can be picked up at the Youth Commission office at Town Hall on Thursday or Friday until 1 p.m. Movie-goers should bring tickets and gifts to the theater for …

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball Jackpot Norwalk Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball Jackpot Norwalk Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball Jackpot
Norwalk Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball Jackpot NORWALK, Conn. — Uben Shah remembers people lining up outside Crossroads Card and Gift in Norwalk to buy Powerball tickets when the jackpot was $300 million in 1988. Back then, Powerball wasn't played in New York or New Jersey. But lots of people have been coming in to get a chance at the $500 million jackpot drawing Wednesday, he said. "The locals are going crazy and buying a lot of tickets," he said. He bought a ticket for himself and said that if he won, he would "take care of all the bills." Christine Foster bought a ticket at Puritan Stationery in Darien and said it was the 10th sh…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat
Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Fire Department christened its new rescue boat, the Robert Bedell, at a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Monday. The 38-foot boat is equipped with three nozzles that can spray up to 2,400 gallons of water per minute, said Lt. Tim Morrissette, who oversaw the acquiring of the boat. It has sensors that can track chemicals and radiation. The boat is powered by two 425-horsepower diesel engines and can travel at speeds of up to 35 knots. It also has a pressurized cabin to protect its occupants from hazardous conditions. “This event is the culmination of seve…

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Darien, CT
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Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene
Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene DARIEN, Conn. – Darien officials don’t have final numbers on what Hurricane Sandy will ultimately cost the town, but said it is likely to exceed the cost of Hurricane Irene last year. The process for municipalities filing to FEMA will begin Tuesday. First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said town departments are in the process of compiling their after-storm reports and that a final report will be delivered. Town officials met at the Emergency Operations Center and identified some things that they would like to work on for future emergency events. “Generally things worked very smoothly this time…

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Darien, CT
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Stamford Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud In Darien Stamford Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud In Darien Stamford Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud In Darien
Stamford Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- A Stamford man tried to use a fraudulent credit card to purchase a $7,500 Rolex in Darien, police said. He was also charged for similar crimes in Stamford. Kum Po Ng, 57, was charged with third-degree criminal attempt at larceny and illegal use of credit card after Stamford police told Darien police on Wednesday, Nov. 21 they had him in custody on a $200,000 bond. He was held on an additional $100,000 bond. Police said there is an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer on Kum Po Ng, preventing him from posting bond because he is a Malaysian national in the U.S. on a…

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Darien, CT
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New Canaan Team Bag Stolen And Urinated On During Game New Canaan Team Bag Stolen And Urinated On During Game New Canaan Team Bag Stolen And Urinated On During Game
New Canaan Team Bag Stolen And Urinated On During Game DARIEN, Conn. ? A backpack belonging to the New Canaan High School football team was stolen and urinated on during the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl game, Darien police said. Someone entered the New Canaan team’s locker room at Darien High School during the game and took the backpack. Some personal property was also urinated on. Police said the individuals responsible are not current Darien High School students. The matter is still under investigation.

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Darien, CT
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Numerous Cars Broken Into In Darien Numerous Cars Broken Into In Darien Numerous Cars Broken Into In Darien
Numerous Cars Broken Into In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - A car was stolen and several more were broken into in the area of Relihan Road in Darien, according to police . The owner of a gray 2011 BMW X3 reported that the car had been taken out of his driveway. He had parked it at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 19 and discovered at 9 a.m. on Nov. 20 that it had been stolen. He told police that he was not sure if he had locked the car, and he may have left a spare key fob in the car. Another one of his cars was also broken into and a $200 GPS was stolen. The car had been left unlocked, police said. A resident of nearby Thomasina Lane reported th…

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