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 Exec Moves To Dismiss Hate Crime Charges Darien Exec Moves To Dismiss Hate Crime Charges Darien Exec Moves To Dismiss Hate Crime Charges
Darien Exec Moves To Dismiss Hate Crime Charges DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien executive charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting a cab driver in December has filed a motion to dismiss the charges. His attorney has also requested that the Darien police issue a warrant for the arrest of the cab driver. William Bryan Jennings, 47, pleaded not guilty March 9 to charges of second-degree assault, third-degree theft of services and intimidation by bias or bigotry. He is accused of stabbing the driver in the hand during an argument over the fare for a ride from Manhattan to Darien. Jennings’ attorney, Eugene Riccio, filed the motion to …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Republicans Select New Leaders Darien Republicans Select New Leaders Darien Republicans Select New Leaders
Darien Republicans Select New Leaders DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Republican Town Committee has selected its new slate of officers. Chairman Bob Bewkes was re-elected to another two-year term as was Secretary Laurie Williamson. Among the newly elected officers are Vice Chairman Jim Palen, Treasurer Chris LaJaunie and Deputy Treasurer John Sini Jr. Bewkes praised outgoing officers John Bouton and Dick DiDonna, who have served as co-vice chairmen. He also welcomed the new officers. “Together we will continue to support Jayme, Dave and Jerry as well as pursue talented residents and townwide initiatives that help make Darien great,…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Democrats Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S at Bee Darien Democrats Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S at Bee Darien Democrats Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S at Bee
S-u-c-c-e-s-s at Bee DARIEN, Conn. – More than 150 people came out to Darien Town Hall for the third annual Community Spelling Bee. There were 23 teams competing in the contest, spelling words such as “oyez,” “sarsaparilla” and “hartebeest.” In the end, the Dem Dudes, sponsored by the Democratic Town Committee, overcame its opponents and won first prize. The event was emceed by News 12 anchors Tom Appleby and Rebecca Surran, with all proceeds going to benefit the Depot teen center.

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Darien, CT
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Japanese Storyteller Visits Darien Students Japanese Storyteller Visits Darien Students Japanese Storyteller Visits Darien Students
Japanese Storyteller Visits Darien Students DARIEN, Conn. – Ox Ridge Elementary School students recently were treated to a taste of Asia from Japanese storyteller Motoko. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Motoko performs in hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals to raise children’s awareness of Asian history and culture. She is a mime-storyteller, fusing the arts of mime and the oral tradition. Motoko focuses on folktales from Japan, Korea, China and other areas of Southeast Asia, as well as personal memories from her childhood. She told the students stories from Japan and China, and taught them to count and speak common words i…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Y Gymnasts Score Big at Ocean State Classic Darien Y Gymnasts Score Big at Ocean State Classic Darien Y Gymnasts Score Big at Ocean State Classic
Darien Y Gymnasts Score Big at Ocean State Classic DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Y Gymnastics Travel Team recently took part in one of its most challenging meets at the Ocean State Classic in Providence, R.I. Nine-year-old Annsley Martin finished eighth in Level F5 with an overall score of 35.12, and 11 year-old Alexandra Nason finished 10th with 33.7. In the 12-plus age group, Emma Hinton finished eighth with 34.525, and Toni Cardini placed ninth with a 35.025. Elena Savas had the highest Level 5 team score on the floor with an 8.825. Gianna Cardini scored an 8.625 on the vault and an 8.5 on the floor. Kaitlyn Moussignac scored an 8.65 on the…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Re-Sorts Its Recycling Method Darien Re-Sorts Its Recycling Method Darien Re-Sorts Its Recycling Method
Darien Re-Sorts Its Recycling Method DARIEN, Conn. – Darien residents won’t have to worry about sorting their recyclable materials because the town will be switching to single-stream recycling soon. The process has been available in town for about a year, since individual companies started offering it. But this is the first time that the community as a whole will be adopting the practice. First Selectman Jayme Stevenson announced the decision at Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Switching has been discussed for some time, she said, but she and Public Works Director Bob Steeger decided to make the change after seeing t…

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Darien, CT
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Caretaker Charged With Stealing From Elderly Darien Woman Caretaker Charged With Stealing From Elderly Darien Woman Caretaker Charged With Stealing From Elderly Darien Woman
Caretaker Charged With Stealing From Elderly Darien Woman DARIEN, Conn. – The caretaker for an elderly Darien woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly making fraudulent purchases with her employer’s credit card and forging checks. More than $26,000 was taken from the victim’s checking account, police said. When examining his mother’s financial records, the son of the elderly woman found several inconsistencies involving credit card charges and checks written out to the caretaker, Farrah Baker, 35, of Norwalk, police said. Baker has been employed by the family since September. After making a complete examination of the financial records, the son …

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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. – This week in Darien there will be a couple of presentations on raising kids, as well as opportunities for residents to look back on their childhoods and experiences. Here’s a list of events in town this week: Monday, March 26 11 a.m.: The Darien Library hosts Andrea Johnstone of the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, who will be delivering a talk called "Growing Good Kids: Positive Discipline.” 12:30 p.m.: Mark Gurtkin, licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist, will give a presentation at the Senior Center on how acupuncture can be used to treat arthritis.…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Thin Is In: Fairfield County Among Least Obese Thin Is In: Fairfield County Among Least Obese Thin Is In: Fairfield County Among Least Obese
Thin Is In: Fairfield County Among Least Obese FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Fairfield County has been ranked the second-least obese area in the country, according to a recent Gallup Poll. With a 14.5 percent obesity rate, Fairfield County is second only to Boulder, Colo., and well below the national average of 26.1 percent. According to Christopher Mosunic, director of the Weight Loss and Diabetes Center at Greenwich Hospital, Fairfield County’s low obesity rate can be directly tied to the high socio-economic status of many of its residents. “It’s very costly to eat well and exercise in our country,” he said. The Gallup Poll agreed with th…

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Darien, CT
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Ticks Make Early Entrance in Darien Ticks Make Early Entrance in Darien Ticks Make Early Entrance in Darien
Ticks Make Early Entrance in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Spring has barely sprung in Darien, but summer is in the air. That means ticks are in the grass. And in the bushes. And in the woods. The unusually warm – and seemingly brief – winter means that along with daffodils and lilacs, ticks will be making an early appearance this year. The Health Department receives a steady stream of ticks every year from residents, said Darien Health Director David Knauf. Darien then sends the ticks out to be tested for Lyme disease. In 2010, 166 "ticks" were submitted. Of the 65 ticks tested, 37 percent were positive for Lyme disease. Many items…

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