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 Depot Raises Money for New Dance Floor Darien Depot Raises Money for New Dance Floor Darien Depot Raises Money for New Dance Floor
Darien Depot Raises Money for New Dance Floor DARIEN, Conn. – At a recent dance at the Depot, teens found that the floor was suddenly getting lower and lower. The dance floor was turning into a sinkhole and now has to be replaced. Depot Director Janice Marzano said the damage to the floor is due to flooding from the recent storms. The Depot is located on Heights Road, an area notorious for flooding. The floor has been fixed temporarily, but more work needs to be done. Students who frequent the Depot are working on fundraisers to help pay for repairs. The first will be a  “Pancakes for Planks” breakfast Dec. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Phi…

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Darien Students Raise Money for Nicaragua Darien Students Raise Money for Nicaragua Darien Students Raise Money for Nicaragua
Darien Students Raise Money for Nicaragua DARIEN, Conn. – The seventh-grade Aqua Team at Middlesex Middle School raised $1,300 this year to sponsor 26 Nicaraguan students who otherwise could not afford to attend school. The students celebrated that achievement recently with a spirit day during which they participated in team-building activities that allowed them to get to know their teammates and teachers better. Each student also wrote a profile of a classmate. The day culminated with a presentation that kicked off a letter-writing project between Aqua Team students and children in Nicaragua. Send your school photos to cdonahue@th…

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Darien Schools Keep Up High Grades Darien Schools Keep Up High Grades Darien Schools Keep Up High Grades
Darien Schools Keep Up High Grades DARIEN, Conn. – Report cards on the Darien schools from the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now keep the district among the top in the state. Darien High School, Middlesex Middle School, Ox Ridge and Holmes all improved their scores, while Hindley, Tokeneke and Royle saw small drops. The Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now, or ConnCAN, uses standardized test scores to assign its annual grades, based on the percentage of students that meet state goals in math, reading, writing and science. Darien High School was the highest ranked of Darien’s schools, coming in at No. 3 out of 19…

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Darien High School Gets an A- on Its Report Card Darien High School Gets an A- on Its Report Card Darien High School Gets an A- on Its Report Card
Darien High School Gets an A- on Its Report Card DARIEN, Conn. – Darien High School sits near the top of its class, having earned an A- from a Connecticut education advocacy group. It ranked No. 3 in the state. The Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now released its report cards for Connecticut schools on Thursday, and Darien High School, Middlesex Middle School and Darien’s elementary schools all placed in the top 10. The scores are based on the results of the Connecticut Academic Performance Test and Connecticut Mastery Test, which evaluate students’ abilities in math, reading and writing. The district was tied at No. 4 for overall s…

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Give a Holiday Gift for Darien's Needy Give a Holiday Gift for Darien's Needy Give a Holiday Gift for Darien's Needy
Give a Holiday Gift for Darien's Needy DARIEN, Conn. – A viral campaign by residents brought in a flood of presents last year when Darien Social Services thought it might not have enough gifts for the needy. Now the department is gearing up for another holiday season, reaching out to members of the community for donations. “Last year was a very special year,” said Social Services Director Olive Hauser. The department was able to give gifts to 94 children. “We’ve had several people who helped us last year, like the Darien Dog Group, call us up and say that they would like to help again this year.” The Darien Playhouse will host a…

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Improv Comedy Troupe Holds Auditions in Darien Improv Comedy Troupe Holds Auditions in Darien Improv Comedy Troupe Holds Auditions in Darien
Improv Comedy Troupe Holds Auditions in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – TUG Improv, which bills itself as Fairfield County's newest, hottest comedy improv troupe, is holding open auditions this weekend. Think you may be interested? Come to the Darien Arts Center's Weatherstone Studio at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, for a night of fun featuring improv games to test your skill. If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected], or check out TUG’s Facebook page.  Have you ever tried improv comedy?

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Frederick Scharmer, 98, Darien Artist and Actor Frederick Scharmer, 98, Darien Artist and Actor Frederick Scharmer, 98, Darien Artist and Actor
Frederick Scharmer, 98, Darien Artist and Actor DARIEN, Conn. – Frederick R. Scharmer, a longtime Darien resident, died Friday at Long Ridge of Stamford after a short illness. He was 98. Born Feb. 16, 1913, in Stamford, Scharmer served in the Army during World War II as a first sergeant. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., then in South Africa and Italy. He worked at Conde Nast and the New Haven Register and also acted at the Darien Dinner Theater, participating in many of its productions. He was also an accomplished artist and taught classes at the Silvermine Guild. Scharmer started the Troupers Light Opera Company with his wife, Ida…

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Darien Man Charged in Late-Night Ruckus Darien Man Charged in Late-Night Ruckus Darien Man Charged in Late-Night Ruckus
Darien Man Charged in Late-Night Ruckus DARIEN, Conn. – A Darien man was arrested in the early hours of Thanksgiving on a charge of causing a disturbance outside Dunkin' Donuts. Police received a call at 1:14 a.m. about an argument at the coffee store. When they arrived, officers found several people who appeared to have been drinking, including Robert McDonald, 22, of 16 Apple Tree Lane. Police said McDonald was yelling and had been in an argument, though they were unsure of the cause. McDonald was asked to step outside the crowded coffee shop, but continued to yell. Police said he was asked to calm down several times but refuse…

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New Trees Greet Motorists Entering Darien New Trees Greet Motorists Entering Darien New Trees Greet Motorists Entering Darien
New Trees Greet Motorists Entering Darien DARIEN, Conn. – If you've pulled into Darien from I-95 Exits 11 and 13 recently, you may have noticed new stands of trees at the entryways.  If so, you can thank the volunteers from the Tree Conservancy of Darien who planted the 11 different species, all donated by members of the community. They were planted Monday, Nov. 21, with help from Paul Quick of Orchard Tree Car, Twombly Nursery, Planters Choice, Greg Twardy Landscaping, DOT District Landscape Designer Jim Barnes and Darien DPW Director Bob Steeger. What spots in Darien do you think could use more trees? Tell us in the comments bel…

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Darien School Musicians Tune Up for Holidays Darien School Musicians Tune Up for Holidays Darien School Musicians Tune Up for Holidays
Darien School Musicians Tune Up for Holidays DARIEN, Conn. – The drummers will be drumming and the pipers piping at Darien schools this holiday season. The Darien Public Schools Music Department has set the following schedule for holiday concerts: The festivities kick off Friday, Dec. 2, with the Tudor/Concert Choir Candlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Middlesex Middle School cafeteria. On Monday, Dec. 5, singers from Middlesex will perform two shows at Darien High School. The sixth- and seventh-grade Chorus will have its Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. and the eighth-grade Chorus and Camerata Singers will perform at 8. The Middlesex B…

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