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
Your Community
What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend
What's Happening In And Around Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. – This weekend Darien and surrounding towns will host concerts, Civil War history and running. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening this weekend. To see a full listing of events, visit our Events page. Friday, Aug. 17 Study Skills Workshop: 9 a.m. Successful Study Skills 4 Students hosts a five-session workshop to help kids hone their studying strategies. The workshop is $395. Middlesex Middle School, 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Road. Darien Summer Nights: 6 p.m. Leslie Costa and Trio will perform at this free weekly outdoor concert. Grove Street Plaza. “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” scre…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Your Community
Darien Challenger Jersey Snatched From The Goose Darien Challenger Jersey Snatched From The Goose Darien Challenger Jersey Snatched From The Goose
Darien Challenger Jersey Snatched From The Goose DARIEN, Conn. – A cherished jersey from the Darien Challenger League was stolen from the Goose, and the owners just want it to be safely returned. “It has such sentimental value,” said Lynn Gagliardi, a part owner of the Goose. She and her husband Mike helped start the Darien Challenger League 13 years ago for kids with special needs. The shirt was from the first year that the league had jerseys, and was signed by all the players. The jersey was framed and hung up in the men’s room at the Goose. Gagliardi said that last Saturday somebody went in, took it, and put the empty frame back up on …

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Tax-Free Week Should Save Norwalk Shoppers Money Tax-Free Week Should Save Norwalk Shoppers Money Tax-Free Week Should Save Norwalk Shoppers Money
Tax-Free Week Should Save Norwalk Shoppers Money NORWALK, Conn. – Whether you need back-to-school clothes for the kids or are looking to expand your own wardrobe, Norwalk shoppers may want to wait until Sunday, when the state’s annual sales tax holiday begins. For one week, shoppers across Connecticut will get a break from the 6.35 percent sales tax on most clothing and footwear costing less than $300 each. This year, shoppers are expected to save $7.5 million during tax-free week, said Sarah Kaufman, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Revenue Services. After the sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear costing less than $50 wa…

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by Casey Donahue and Vanessa Inzitari
Norwalk, CT
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Worker Stops Attempted Burglary At Norwalk Deli Worker Stops Attempted Burglary At Norwalk Deli Worker Stops Attempted Burglary At Norwalk Deli
Worker Stops Attempted Burglary At Norwalk Deli NORWALK, Conn. – A man working late at the Merrittview Deli on Main Avenue scared off two would-be burglars trying to smash their way through the store's front door early Thursday, police report. Police gave the following account: The man was working on a computer at the deli at around 2 a.m. when he noticed a white pickup truck pull into the parking lot. He paid it no mind until he heard a loud bang a few minutes later.   He went to the front door and found it smashed with a rock. Two men were outside trying to kick in the rest of the door. The man yelled out, and the duo turned and got ba…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Police: Norwalk Man Caught Breaking Into Business Police: Norwalk Man Caught Breaking Into Business Police: Norwalk Man Caught Breaking Into Business
Police: Norwalk Man Caught Breaking Into Business NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man was arrested and charged with breaking into a business on First Street. According to police reports, an employee of Effective Plumbing was closing the shop and leaving for the day Tuesday when he saw a gold-colored sedan pull into the driveway and the driver honk the horn for about 10 seconds. He also noticed a man, later identified as Layvurn Simmons, 49, of Norwalk, exiting the basement of the business. The man told police that Simmons crouched down next to a white truck, as if trying to hide. According to the police report, the sedan left the driveway and s…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Elderly Man Charged In Norwalk Car Burglaries Elderly Man Charged In Norwalk Car Burglaries Elderly Man Charged In Norwalk Car Burglaries
Elderly Man Charged In Norwalk Car Burglaries NORWALK, Conn. – A man was arrested in Norwalk the night before his 73rd birthday for allegedly breaking into cars and stealing electronics, police said. Police received a complaint Monday night from a resident of Flax Hill Road saying an older man had gone into a car. The owner went out and yelled at the man, who then left the area. Police arrived and encountered Wilfred Hamilton, 73, of Bridgeport down the road. Police reported one officer stayed with Hamilton while another went to go talk to the complainant. Hamilton then tried to flee, according to police reports. The officer arrested h…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
Your Community
Norwalk Girls' Challenge Program Gets $20,000 Grant Norwalk Girls' Challenge Program Gets $20,000 Grant Norwalk Girls' Challenge Program Gets $20,000 Grant
Norwalk Girls' Challenge Program Gets $20,000 Grant NORWALK, Conn. — Family and Children's Agency of Norwalk has received a $20,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation Fund for Women and Girls. The money will support the Girls' Challenge component of the agency's after school program. The Girls' Challenge is a development program designed to encourage adolescent girls to develop and strengthen positive peer relations, internal resources and leadership skills. The program is in its ninth year and helps girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades explore issues such as self-esteem, body image, peer pressure, self-care and stress …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
On Your Side
Tax-Free Week Should Save Darien Shoppers Money Tax-Free Week Should Save Darien Shoppers Money Tax-Free Week Should Save Darien Shoppers Money
Tax-Free Week Should Save Darien Shoppers Money DARIEN, Conn. – Whether you need back-to-school clothes for the kids or are looking to expand your own wardrobe, Darien shoppers may want to wait until Aug. 19 when the state’s annual sales tax holiday begins. For one week, shoppers across Connecticut will get a break from the 6.35 percent sales tax on most clothing and footwear under $300 each. This year, shoppers are expected to save $7.5 million during tax-free week, said Sarah Kaufman, a spokesperson for the state Department of Revenue Services. After the sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $50 was eliminated last July, K…

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by Vanessa Inzitari and Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Tires, Rims Worth $8K Stolen From Nissan Darien Tires, Rims Worth $8K Stolen From Nissan Darien Tires, Rims Worth $8K Stolen From Nissan Darien
Tires, Rims Worth $8K Stolen From Nissan Darien DARIEN, Conn. ? Thieves made off with $8,000 worth of tires and rims stripped from two Maximas at Nissan Darien, police said. Sometime in the overnight hours of Aug. 7 and 8 someone scaled the rear fence and entered the lot, police said. They took all four tires and rims from two 2012 Nissan Maximas. Both cars were resting on plastic crates, and the lug nuts were scattered about, police said. The cars were damaged, officers said.  Also from the Darien police blotter: A Stamford man was charged with choking and spitting on his ex-girlfriend after an argument, police said. Darien police rec…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Police: Man Tasered After Trying To Steal Wheels Police: Man Tasered After Trying To Steal Wheels Police: Man Tasered After Trying To Steal Wheels
Police: Man Tasered After Trying To Steal Wheels NORWALK, Conn. - One man was shot with a stun gun after he and two other men allegedly tried to steel wheels off a minivan in Norwalk, police said. According to police, a witness saw two or three men at the intersection of Prospect Street and Bedford Avenue trying to take the wheels off a minivan early Wednesday morning. When police arrived, they said they saw two men take off running. The minivan was propped up on two milk crates, police said. Police said they chased one of the men, Luis Velez, 27, of Stamford, through several yards. Eventually, an officer tackled him near Van Buren Avenue…

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