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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Stamford, CT
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Star-Filled Stamford Hockey Game To Benefit Charity Star-Filled Stamford Hockey Game To Benefit Charity Star-Filled Stamford Hockey Game To Benefit Charity
Star-Filled Stamford Hockey Game To Benefit Charity STAMFORD, Conn. – Professional hockey players face off once again at the Terry Conners Rink in Stamford Wednesday night for the Big Assist IV. The annual star-studded exhibition game benefits the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation. Over the past four years, the yearly game has raised more than $100,000 for the foundation, which gives grants to help people with spinal cord injuries maintain or improve their quality of life. The foundation’s namesake is a former Darien hockey and lacrosse coach who was paralyzed in a 1997 swimming accident. He was once coach to Ryan Shannon, a Stanley Cup winne…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Appoints Assistant Special Ed Director Darien Appoints Assistant Special Ed Director Darien Appoints Assistant Special Ed Director
Darien Appoints Assistant Special Ed Director DARIEN, Conn. — Darien schools have appointed Elizabeth Wesolowski as the new assistant director for elementary special education. She replaces Laura Conte, who has served in the position since 2008. Wesolowski has spent her entire teaching career in the Darien school system. She is currently the district program integration coordination, where she works with special and general education teachers to ensure that district programs and instructional practices meet the needs of all students. This past year, she oversaw a collaborative teaching pilot program at the elementary level. Before serv…

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Darien, CT
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Fairfield Taco Bar Looks To Expand To Darien Fairfield Taco Bar Looks To Expand To Darien Fairfield Taco Bar Looks To Expand To Darien
Fairfield Taco Bar Looks To Expand To Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Bodega Taco Bar in Fairfield is looking to expand to Darien. The owners of the Mexican restaurant are seeking approval to open a new location on Post Road. The restaurant would be opened at 980 Post Road next to Upper Crust Bakery and Café. The site has formerly been the location of dining spots such as Cosi and Café d’Azur. “We’re really excited about this restaurant. We’re hopeful that the third time’s the charm,” said David Genovese of 980 Post Road Associates, LLC, owner of the property. Cosi was one of the first new businesses that came in during the downtown revitaliz…

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Darien, CT
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Four Charged With Using Fake Gift Cards In Darien Four Charged With Using Fake Gift Cards In Darien Four Charged With Using Fake Gift Cards In Darien
Four Charged With Using Fake Gift Cards In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Darien police arrested four New Yorkers and charged them with trying to use fake gift cards at several Darien stores Friday. Four people were attempting to use fraudulent gift cards to purchase $439.10 worth of alcohol at Frate's Liquors on Post Road, according to a call to police at 5 p.m. Friday. Employees denied the transaction, and the four left. The group then tried to purchase cigarettes at the Exxon station at 1358 Post Road, again using bogus gift cards, police said. The transaction was again denied. The group then moved on to the Gulf station at 1044 Post Road, wher…

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Norwalk, CT
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Man Robbed Near South Norwalk Train Station Man Robbed Near South Norwalk Train Station Man Robbed Near South Norwalk Train Station
Man Robbed Near South Norwalk Train Station NORWALK, Conn. — A man was robbed near the South Norwalk train station Sunday night, police said. He was sitting in his car on Henry Street when another man came up and told him he had a gun and to hand over his money, according to police reports. The robber did not actually display the gun, police said. The man in the car handed over $100 to the robber, who took off toward South Main Street. The victim said the robber was a heavyset black male about 6-feet-3 and bald. He was wearing a blue cutoff shirt and gray velvet pants. The case was turned over to the Detective Division, which is inv…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer Norwalk Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer Norwalk Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
Norwalk Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk woman was arrested Sunday night and charged with hitting a police officer who was responding to a 911 call. Police reported that somebody called 911 and hung up. When police returned the call and it was answered, a screaming woman could be heard in the background. Police traced the call to a home on Madison Street and officers said they met Taijah Odoms, 20, outside. Police said that Odoms refused to tell them what was going on. When they told her she was in risk of interfering with an investigation, police said that Odoms put her hands behind her back and said, "…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Police Charge Mass. Driver With Car Theft Darien Police Charge Mass. Driver With Car Theft Darien Police Charge Mass. Driver With Car Theft
Darien Police Charge Mass. Driver With Car Theft DARIEN, Conn. – A Massachusetts man was arrested Sunday in Darien after he passed an officer on the Post Road and the officer's license plate reader indicated the car the man was driving might be stolen.  Moises Afonso, 53, was charged with second-degree larceny, fifth-degree larceny and operating without a license. According to police reports, Afonso was driving a 2008 Chevy Suburban when he passed an officer on the Post Road. Police said Afonso got onto I-95 south and was stopped at the Exit 10 ramp. Afonso was removed from the car at gunpoint, and police determined that the car had been…

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Norwalk, CT
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Pit Bull Attacks Norwalk Man And Woman Pit Bull Attacks Norwalk Man And Woman Pit Bull Attacks Norwalk Man And Woman
Pit Bull Attacks Norwalk Man And Woman NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man and woman were attacked by a pit bull Sunday afternoon and received multiple arm and leg wounds, police said.  The two were arguing at the woman’s house on Hanford Place when the dog, Samantha, became upset and bit the man on the leg, according to police. The woman attempted to pry Samantha off the man and the dog began biting her. When police arrived, the woman came out of the house with blood all over her clothes and arms, according to the report. She had wounds on both arms and her left leg. The man then limped out of the house with wounds on his ankle and …

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Darien, CT
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What's Happening In Darien This Week What's Happening In Darien This Week What's Happening In Darien This Week
What's Happening In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. – Among the events in Darien this week are the annual Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days and Pitchapalooza at the Darien Library, where you can pitch your book ideas to a panel of judges. Here’s what’s happening this week: Monday, July 9 Darien Beautification Commission: 9 a.m. The Darien Beautification Commission will meet. Click here to see the agenda. Room B-3, Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road. Weighing the Facts about Weight Control: 11 a.m. Barbara Schmidt, a lifestyle specialist at Norwalk Hospital, will discuss healthy eating, changing habits and portion control. Darie…

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Norwalk, CT
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What's Happening In Norwalk This Week What's Happening In Norwalk This Week What's Happening In Norwalk This Week
What's Happening In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. — This week the Norwalk Health Department's Farmers' Market returns. Here's a list of what's happening in Norwalk this week. Monday, July 9 Republican Caucus: 7 p.m. The Norwalk Republican Caucus will meet. Caucus Room 2, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave. Democratic Caucus: 8 p.m. The Norwalk Democratic Caucus will meet. Caucus Room 1, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave. Tuesday, July 10 Lego Club: 4 p.m. Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to come in and build exciting creations. Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. First Taxing District Board of Commissioners: 4 p.m. The First T…

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