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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What's Happening in Darien This Weekend What's Happening in Darien This Weekend What's Happening in Darien This Weekend
What's Happening in Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. — Among the events in Darien this weekend are a Special Olympics Torch Run, performances of plays written and performed by local residents and a celebration of the outdoors by the Darien Land Trust. Friday, June 8 Keeping Current With Facebook: 8-9:30 a.m. Social media expert Rhonda Hurwitz will give a presentation at 341 Studios on how businesses can use Facebook to their advantage. Registration is $25. 341 Studios, 30 Old Kings Highway South. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: 9:30 a.m. Members of the Darien police and Special Olympics athletes will receive the tor…

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Study Proposes Fixes for the Post Road in Darien Study Proposes Fixes for the Post Road in Darien Study Proposes Fixes for the Post Road in Darien
Study Proposes Fixes for the Post Road in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Relief may be on the way for Darien drivers and pedestrians frustrated by Route 1. A comprehensive study of the Post Road suggests a series of projects that could improve traffic conditions and safety. The Darien Route 1 Corridor Study was conducted by town officials, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Southwestern Regional Planning Agency, along with Clough Harbor and Associates design firm. Through studies of traffic patterns, travel times and land use, they have come up with 22 measures that could be implemented. Jeff Parker of Clough Harbor and Associat…

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Darien Named 10th Richest School District in U.S. Darien Named 10th Richest School District in U.S. Darien Named 10th Richest School District in U.S.
Darien Named 10th Richest School District in U.S. DARIEN, Conn. – With a median household income of $175,766, Darien is the 10th richest school district in the country, according to the website 24/7 Wall St. According to the ranking, 52.5 percent of Darien households earn more than $200,000 a year. The percentage of households earning less than $10,000 is 1.4. Darien schools spend $18,047 per student, around $7,000 more than the national average. About 86 percent of school funds come from property taxes, with the average homeowner spending around $15,000 in property taxes every year. The funding is apparently being put to good use. A rece…

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Darien Rep. Wood To Hold Town Meeting Darien Rep. Wood To Hold Town Meeting Darien Rep. Wood To Hold Town Meeting
Darien Rep. Wood To Hold Town Meeting DARIEN, Conn. - Darien and Norwalk state Rep. Terrie Wood will be hosting a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m June 20 at the Darien Library. Wood, a Republican, will be discussing the major pieces of legislation considered during the 2012 legislative session. "This recent legislative session took up so many important pieces of legislation that will directly affect our households, businesses and the rest of our community," Wood said. "I urge anybody who has any questions or concerns regarding state government to come to this event."

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Affordable Housing Planned at Darien Senior Center Affordable Housing Planned at Darien Senior Center Affordable Housing Planned at Darien Senior Center
Affordable Housing Planned at Darien Senior Center DARIEN, Conn – A group of Darien residents has come up with a design for 20 units of affordable senior housing for the site of the current Senior Center. The units would be constructed once the Senior Center moves to Town Hall as part of the town’s shuffle project. The units would be 100 percent affordable, according to Bruce Hill, one of the members of the Darien Senior Housing Initiative. The units would be arranged in a series of single-family one-story duplexes. “We wanted to have single-floor living, so it would be accessible. We didn’t want large-scale buildings with elevators, we wan…

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Darien Students Earn College Degrees Darien Students Earn College Degrees Darien Students Earn College Degrees
Darien Students Earn College Degrees DARIEN, Conn. – Across the country, students from Darien are graduating from college. Here’s a list of recent college graduates from Darien: Brendan J. Hayes graduated from the University of Scranton with a degree in finance. Briana Cagninelli graduated from Widener University with a degree in hospitality management. Katherine Rawden graduated from Bowdoin College with degrees in biochemistry and French. Samuel Sullivan graduated from Trinity College with a degree in history. Kyle Douglas Webster graduated from Clemson University with a degree in industrial engineering. Griffin Howell W…

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Cops: Homeless Man Charged After Camping in Darien Cops: Homeless Man Charged After Camping in Darien Cops: Homeless Man Charged After Camping in Darien
Cops: Homeless Man Charged After Camping in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – A homeless man was charged with first-degree criminal trespassing after camping in Darien on Sunday, police said. According to a police report, a woman was walking on the hiking trail at Woodland Park when she saw a man setting up camp in the woods. Police arrived and recognized him as Robert Houseworth, 57. Darien police have arrested Houseworth several times in the past for camping near Woodland and Middlesex, and said they have let him off several more times with warnings that camping is not allowed in Darien. Houseworth listed a motel in Stamford as his address. In the p…

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Man Charged With Carrying Deadly Weapon in Darien Man Charged With Carrying Deadly Weapon in Darien Man Charged With Carrying Deadly Weapon in Darien
Man Charged With Carrying Deadly Weapon in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – A Port Chester, N.Y. man was arrested and charged with carrying a deadly weapon in Darien after police allegedly found a 12-inch knife in his backpack. Police said Edwin Vargis, 40, was riding a motorcycle down Post Road May 30 when he illegally passed a police cruiser on the right side. After he was pulled over, the officer ran his license and saw he had an extensive criminal history, which included several assault charges, police said. According to the police report, Vargis refused to tell the officer whether he had any drugs or weapons on him. Upon searching him, police s…

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New Darien Gym Blends Computers With Exercise New Darien Gym Blends Computers With Exercise New Darien Gym Blends Computers With Exercise
New Darien Gym Blends Computers With Exercise DARIEN, Conn. — Walking into Darien's newest fitness center feels more like going into an Apple Store than entering a traditional gym. Koko Fit Club features computerized workout machines that tailor-fit exercise routines to their users. The machines, called Smartrainers, include components that work every muscle group in the body. Club members activate the Smartrainers using individual computerized keys, which store data and allow the users to get personalized workouts.  Each machine has a screen that displays the exercises and instructs the user on how many to do and how quickly. Exercise…

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Darien Art Show Opens With Hundreds of Works Darien Art Show Opens With Hundreds of Works Darien Art Show Opens With Hundreds of Works
Darien Art Show Opens With Hundreds of Works DARIEN, Conn. — The work of Darien artists both young and old are on display at the 54th annual Darien Art Show. The show opened Friday with 242 entries from 160 artists. Sergey Stepanenko of Darien won Best in Show for his oil painting "Hudson River View." Darien High School senior Mike Ziga was the winner of the Ginny Wright Scholarship. The show will run in the Darien Arts Center's Weatherstone Studio from noon to 5 p.m. through June 9.

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