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 Schools Extend Calendar After Hurricane Sandy Darien Schools Extend Calendar After Hurricane Sandy Darien Schools Extend Calendar After Hurricane Sandy
Darien Schools Extend Calendar After Hurricane Sandy DARIEN, Conn. — The last day of school for Darien students has been pushed back six days due to Hurricane Sandy. Schools are now scheduled to get out June 18. School was canceled for an entire week due to the storm that knocked out power throughout town and rendered dozens of roads inaccessible. Students eventually went back to school Nov. 5. Because classes were held on Election Day, which was originally scheduled as a day off for professional development, the district had four days to make up at the end of the year. The schools had only a 90-minute delay when a nor'easter hit last week. …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Library Hosts Book Drive For Sandy Victims Darien Library Hosts Book Drive For Sandy Victims Darien Library Hosts Book Drive For Sandy Victims
Darien Library Hosts Book Drive For Sandy Victims DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Library will host a book drive this weekend to benefit those displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Community members are invited to donate any books that residents of the Rockaways, Staten Island or Coney Island might enjoy while they deal with the aftermath of the storm. Books will be accepted from Friday through Sunday. Library officials are hoping the books will restore a sense of normalcy for the victims and improve their quality of life. The collected books will be given to Literacy in Motion, an organization that is creating pop-up libraries in emergency shelters …

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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New Bar Brings Classic Tavern Feel To Darien New Bar Brings Classic Tavern Feel To Darien New Bar Brings Classic Tavern Feel To Darien
New Bar Brings Classic Tavern Feel To Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Jimmy’s Southside Tavern only recently opened in Darien, but it’s already running like a well-oiled machine. Owner Jimmy Love and his staff bring many years of experience to their new bar in the Noroton Heights area of town. “It was kind of like putting the band back together,” Love said. “I’ve worked with some of the staff here for over 20 years.” Love has been in the restaurant game for 38 years. He’s the former owner of Jimmy’s Seaside Tavern in Stamford, Five Mile River Grill in Rowayton and the Boathouse in Darien. “It’s a classic American tavern,” Love said of the …

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Man Reports Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Norwalk Man Reports Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Norwalk Man Reports Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Norwalk
Man Reports Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. - A man reported being robbed at gunpoint outside a Norwalk restaurant Tuesday afternoon, police said. The man told police when he arrived at the Rice King restaurant on Stevens Street, he saw three men hanging outside. When he walked out of the restaurant, one of the men came up behind him, stuck a gun in his side and demanded his car keys, police said. The robber went through his car but didn't take anything, police said. He did take cash from the victim before running off down the street, police said. A police dog was brought in to help with the search of the area, but n…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Rising Darien School Enrollment Could Affect Budget Rising Darien School Enrollment Could Affect Budget Rising Darien School Enrollment Could Affect Budget
Rising Darien School Enrollment Could Affect Budget DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien school officials are predicting that continually increasing enrollment could require more classroom sections and more staff in the coming years. The schools are facing the possibility of having to add four more elementary classroom sections next year, and as many as eight within the next five years. There are currently 110 kindergarten through fifth-grade classroom sections across the five elementary schools, plus six additional sections for the Early Learning Program. This is already five more sections than what was projected last year, and the numbers could continu…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Republicans Thank Voters For Support Letter: Darien Republicans Thank Voters For Support Letter: Darien Republicans Thank Voters For Support
Letter: Darien Republicans Thank Voters For Support DARIEN, Conn. - The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send letters to [email protected]. Thank you Darien voters for enthusiastically supporting a talented slate of local, state and federal candidates with Republican support.  Although the 2012 election did not result in the real change many of us had hoped and fought for, Darien voters overwhelmingly favored Republican candidates.  Congratulations to Terrie Wood, who will serve her third term in Hartford, Betsy Hagerty-Ross and Sarah Schneider-Zuro on their re-election to the Darien Board of Education…

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by The Darien Republican Town Committee
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Voters For Support Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Voters For Support Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Voters For Support
Letter: Darien Democrats Thank Voters For Support DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send your letters to [email protected]. To the Editor, DARIEN – Thank you Darien! The Darien Democratic Town Committee would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who came out to vote on Election Day. Even in the aftermath of a catastrophic storm, Darien voters made their voices heard. We would also like to thank our amazing volunteers who put in long hours supporting our candidates. Last Tuesday was a proud day to be a Democrat, with nine of the 11 Democrats on our ballots elected to off…

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by The Darien Democratic Town Committee
Darien, CT
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Man Accused Of Theft From Darien Alzheimer's Patients Man Accused Of Theft From Darien Alzheimer's Patients Man Accused Of Theft From Darien Alzheimer's Patients
Man Accused Of Theft From Darien Alzheimer's Patients DARIEN, Conn. - A Norwalk man was charged in the theft of a credit card from an elderly Darien couple who both suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Police received a complaint from relatives of the couple, saying that the card had been used to pay cell phone bills and make ATM withdrawals. Between October 2011 and May 2012 somebody had made nine cell phone payments totaling $1,182.84 and 36 ATM withdrawals totaling $7,020, police said. One of the two caregivers working for the couple identified her nephew, Abraham Kishumbua, 21, in a bank photo depicting one of the fraudulent transactions, po…

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by Casey Donahue
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. - Here are some events  happening this week in Norwalk. Check out our Events page for a full listing of events. Monday, Nov. 12 Veterans Day Ceremony and Concert: 9:30 a.m. -- Former Police Chief Harry Rilling will be the guest speaker at this ceremony paying tribute to those who have served in the armed forces. Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Candid Conversation About Education: 6 p.m. -- Parents can join in a candid conversation about education with the Norwalk Early Childhood Council and Connecticut Parent Power. South Norwalk Library Branch, 10 Was…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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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. - Here are some of the highlights of events going on in Darien this week. For a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Monday, Nov. 12 Author Christina Frei: 4:30 p.m. Teens can meet author Christina Frei, who will discuss her book "5 Rockstars of the American Revolution" and hold a comedic workshop with improvisational skills and skits. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Ribbon Cutting: 5:30 p.m. The Darien Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jimmy's Southside Tavern to town with a ribbon cutting. Jimmy's Southside Tavern, 340 Heights Road. Civil Wa…

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