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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Letter: Darien Needs to Address Pedestrian Safety Letter: Darien Needs to Address Pedestrian Safety Letter: Darien Needs to Address Pedestrian Safety
Letter: Darien Needs to Address Pedestrian Safety DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter was submitted by Darien residents Cassandra Hegart and Holly Schulz-Amatruda. What will it take for the town to wake up and address sidewalk safety? Last week's accident report released by Darien police that identifies dangerous roads in town and the recent tragic death of a Norwalk jogger on Route 123 further demonstrate the need for more sidewalks along heavily trafficked roads. While the town is trying to quell speeders with increased policing, nothing is being done to address pedestrian safety. People continue to walk to the train, schools and work o…

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by Cassandra Hegarty and Holly Schulz-Amatruda, Darien Residents
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Elderly Darien Woman Scammed Out of $2,400 Elderly Darien Woman Scammed Out of $2,400 Elderly Darien Woman Scammed Out of $2,400
Elderly Darien Woman Scammed Out of $2,400 DARIEN, Conn. – A 77-year-old Darien woman was the victim of a scam in which someone claiming to be her grandson got her to wire money that she was told was for bail. Police said the woman received a call from an impersonator, who provided accurate enough information that she believed it was her grandson. The man told her that he and some friends had been at a party the previous evening and had been arrested when leaving. He told her he needed $2,400 to get out of jail. She was also given a number of the police department and told to go to Western Union and wire the money to Lima, Peru. The…

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by Casey Donahue
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. – This week Darien residents can learn about flower arranging, New York City culinary traditions, the pressures students face in schools and how to keep kids safe on the Internet. Here’s a rundown of events going on in Darien this week: Monday, April 2 9 a.m.: The Darien Beautification Commission meets in Room B-3 of Town Hall. Click here for the agenda. 9:30 a.m.: Registration begins for the YWCA’s Toddler Time and Summer Fun programs. Parents can head to YWCA headquarters at 49 Old Kings Highway North and enroll their 2-year-olds in either of these two drop-off programs. To…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Hospital Gets $10M for Emergency Center Norwalk Hospital Gets $10M for Emergency Center Norwalk Hospital Gets $10M for Emergency Center
Norwalk Hospital Gets $10M for Emergency Center NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Hospital received a $10 million gift from the Harold W. McGraw Jr. Family Foundation to build a new Ambulatory Pavilion for outpatient care. Friday's donation is the largest ever in Norwalk Hospital’s 120-year history. The new Ambulatory Pavilion will include a new Cancer Center, an expanded Emergency Department, a center for Digestive Diseases and updated facilities for Ambulatory Surgery. It will involve 9,000 square feet of new construction and 40,000 square feet of renovation. The project will break ground this fall and is expected to be completed in early 2015. …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Students Fight Cancer With Flowers Darien Students Fight Cancer With Flowers Darien Students Fight Cancer With Flowers
Darien Students Fight Cancer With Flowers DARIEN, Conn. — Darien kids are doing their part in the fight against cancer. Students at Ox Ridge Elementary are participating in the American Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Days fundraiser. Ox Ridge second-graders Valentina Cuccolo and Michael Latham delivered daffodils to their teacher, Stacy Johnson, during the drive. Proceeds raised by the sale of daffodils to Darien students are used to fund cancer research and provide services for cancer patients. The flowers are green when purchased, but explode into bright yellow flowers within a day of being placed in water. Former Middlesex Mi…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Maps Show the Way to Shop & Dine Darien Maps Show the Way to Shop & Dine Darien Maps Show the Way to Shop & Dine
Darien Maps Show the Way to Shop & Dine DARIEN, Conn. – Darien residents and visitors will soon have an easier time finding all of the stores and restaurants in town. The Darien Chamber of Commerce is adding two “Shop & Dine” signs with maps of all the businesses in town. Darien's businesses are spread throughout the town and concentrated in three different shopping districts – Noroton Heights, the Goodwives Shopping Center and the central business district on Post Road. The chamber wanted to find a way to help people navigate their way around town and find whatever businesses they were looking for. “We thought it would be a …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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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. – This weekend, Darien celebrates the arts with an artist reception Saturday, a chance for kids to draw at the library Sunday and three productions of “The Sound of Music” at Middlesex Middle School. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening in town this weekend. Friday, March 30 10 a.m.: Miss Jodie from Kindermusic will stop by the Darien Community Association for Mom’s Morning In. This is a great way for young children to exercise and move to music. Entry is $10 per child. 2 p.m.: The Darien Community Association continues its classes on classic movies with “Mr. Blandings Builds…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Hosts Self-Defense Class For Women Darien Hosts Self-Defense Class For Women Darien Hosts Self-Defense Class For Women
Darien Hosts Self-Defense Class For Women DARIEN, Conn. – Darien women will have the opportunity to learn techniques needed to protect themselves at a workshop taught by self-defense expert Paxton Quigley. The class will be April 12 at the Darien Community Association. The program, “Not an Easy Target,” will teach mothers, daughters and grandmothers how to protect themselves at home, work and in their travels. Quigley is a nationally recognized self-defense expert and a best-selling author who once was the bodyguard for Yoko Ono. Presented by Prudential Connecticut Realty, the class will be from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per pers…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Women of Distinction YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Women of Distinction YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Women of Distinction
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Women of Distinction DARIEN, Conn. – The YWCA Darien/Norwalk has announced the winners of its third annual Women of Distinction Awards. Debi Boccanfuso, Betty Jewett, Kate Larson, Susan Warren, Gina Zangrillo and Niya Write will be honored at an awards luncheon May 10 at the Woodway Country Club. The awards are given in recognition of the achievements of women who have made unique and significant contributions to the communities of Darien and Norwalk. They are nominated by local residents and business owners, and selected by a committee from the YWCA. “These six women are trailblazers, and we are proud to hold …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Police Offer More Internet Safety Classes Darien Police Offer More Internet Safety Classes Darien Police Offer More Internet Safety Classes
Darien Police Offer More Internet Safety Classes DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Police Department and the Depot teamed up last month to coach parents on Internet safety. Turnout was so high that they will be hosting two more workshops. There will be one workshop for Mac users April 5, and another for PC users April 12. Detective Chet Perkowski, a forensic computer specialist with the Darien police, will be teaching this hands-on class to teach parents how to set parental controls, install monitoring programs and navigate and understand social media. The class, called “Straight Talk,” will also give step-by-step instructions on recovering delet…

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