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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Norwalk, CT
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Metro-North Trains Will Not Run Monday Metro-North Trains Will Not Run Monday Metro-North Trains Will Not Run Monday
Metro-North Trains Will Not Run Monday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Metro-North Railroad will not operate Monday because of significant damage to many portions of the system, MTA announced on its website Sunday evening. All three lines will be suspended, including the New Haven Line and its New Canaan and Danbury branches. Local streams and the Bronx River continue to overflow, and high winds continue to knock trees onto the tracks, the MTA says. With some exceptions, service on New York subways will resume at 6 a.m. Monday. Service will be less frequent than usual, and riders should expect long waits and more crowded trains. Limit…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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High Winds From Irene Knock Out Power in Darien High Winds From Irene Knock Out Power in Darien High Winds From Irene Knock Out Power in Darien
High Winds From Irene Knock Out Power in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – High winds from Tropical Storm Irene took down tree limbs and knocked out power Sunday. The National Weather Service reports that tropical storm conditions could continue into Sunday night. Rain should end before 10 p.m., and after that it should become relatively clear. Winds are expected to decrease from 24 to 29 mph to between 13 and 18 mph. Monday is predicted to be sunny, with winds of about 8 mph. As of 10 p.m., Connecticut Light & Power was reporting that 5,396 customers were without power, about 68 percent of the town's customers. CL&P is scheduling crews to …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien High Offers Shelter From Irene Darien High Offers Shelter From Irene Darien High Offers Shelter From Irene
Darien High Offers Shelter From Irene DARIEN, Conn. – As Selectmen David Bayne and Jerry Nielsen set up cots in the north gym of Darien High School, they weren't sure how many people would be making use of the emergency shelter. However, they reiterated the message that if residents decide to evacuate their homes and head to the shelter, they should do so quickly. "People need to make up their minds sooner rather than later, before the storm makes up their mind for them," Bayne said. Nielsen said, "We don't expect too many people. During the March 2010 storm, we didn't have any when we set up at Tokeneke." He believes many peop…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Releases Irene Shelter Info Darien Releases Irene Shelter Info Darien Releases Irene Shelter Info
Darien Releases Irene Shelter Info DARIEN, Conn. – The town of Darien is now under a hurricane warning. We are in constant communication with the state of Connecticut emergency operations center. The latest forecast models are now indicating rainfall of 8 to 10 inches, coastal storm surges of up to 6 feet on top of 6 to 8 foot waves on Long Island Sound. This storm has the potential to be one of the most severe in recent history. Shelter Information The town of Darien is opening an emergency shelter at Darien High School at 5 p.m. The access into the building will be the gym entrance located near the tennis courts …

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by Marc McEwan, Darien Emergency Management Director
Darien, CT
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Darien Warns: If You're Going to Evacuate, Go Now! Darien Warns: If You're Going to Evacuate, Go Now! Darien Warns: If You're Going to Evacuate, Go Now!
Darien Warns: If You're Going to Evacuate, Go Now! DARIEN, Conn. – Darien residents shouldn’t wait until Irene hits to think about evacuating–then it may be too late, Emergency Management Director Marc McEwan said at a meeting of town department heads Saturday morning. Those in flood-prone areas should try to evacuate by 1 p.m. Saturday. "Once you decide to stay in place, you have to realize that you may not be accessible by emergency services," he said. Once winds reach speeds of 50 mph, emergency crews will not be able to go out to help people. "The window for us to come get you is going to be very small." McEwan suggested that certain …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Summer Nights Series Adds Three Concerts Darien Summer Nights Series Adds Three Concerts Darien Summer Nights Series Adds Three Concerts
Darien Summer Nights Series Adds Three Concerts DARIEN, Conn. – The popular Darien Summer Nights Concert Series will host three additional dates in September because some were canceled this summer by the weather. "With the hope for better weather in September, we are extending the series of free concerts," said David Genovese of Baywater Properties. The Darien Summer Nights Series was launched by Genovese and Penny Glassmeyer of Grove Street Plaza in 2008 to lift spirits during the harsh economy and encourage residents to shop locally and support Darien merchants. The first new date will be Sept. 2, when Harry Bergen and Twisted Resi…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Irene Makes Water a Must-Have Commodity in Darien Irene Makes Water a Must-Have Commodity in Darien Irene Makes Water a Must-Have Commodity in Darien
Irene Makes Water a Must-Have Commodity in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Deanne Dinardo was looking all over town to get water in preparation for Hurricane Irene, but barely any could be found. She eventually found a case of Poland Spring at the Walgreens on Heights Road. "Everybody's going bonkers for water," she said as she loaded it into her car. "I had to be very persistent." Dinardo was living in Darien when Hurricane Gloria hit in 1985. She's hoping Irene won't be as bad as everybody thinks. "I think everybody's being overly cautious. The stores are pretty hectic." Indeed, bottled water aisles in most of Darien's grocery stores were bar…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Braces for Hurricane Irene Darien Braces for Hurricane Irene Darien Braces for Hurricane Irene
Darien Braces for Hurricane Irene The Town of Darien is under a hurricane watch. We expect the watch to be upgraded to a warning over the next 12 hours. We are in constant communication with the state of Connecticut. The storm is forecast to bring a significant amount of rainfall (7 to 9 inches), coastal storm surges of up to four feet and 6-8 foot waves on Long Island Sound. This storm has the potential to be one of the most severe in recent history. High winds resulting in tree damage and widespread power outages are also expected. Information will be available via the town's homepage (www.darienct.gov), TV channel 79, and …

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by Marc McEwan, Darien Emergency Management Director
Darien, CT
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The 9/11 Decade: What Will You Tell Darien's Kids? The 9/11 Decade: What Will You Tell Darien's Kids? The 9/11 Decade: What Will You Tell Darien's Kids?
The 9/11 Decade: What Will You Tell Darien's Kids? DARIEN, Conn. – The anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is just weeks away and there have been many stories revisiting the events of that day. However, there are many children who were born after that day or are too young to remembered what happened. The Daily Darien wants to know how you will explain the events of Sept. 11 to your children as the 10th anniversary draws near. How will you pass your memories of 9/11 down to younger generations? Share below, on Facebook, or email reporter Casey Donahue at [email protected].

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Schools Release Bus Schedules Darien Schools Release Bus Schedules Darien Schools Release Bus Schedules
Darien Schools Release Bus Schedules DARIEN, Conn. – School starts up again in Darien on Monday, provided Hurricane Irene doesn't cause a delay. The Darien school system has released the bus route schedules on its website for parents to browse. Even if you don't have children in public schools, you might want to check it out so you can better plan your morning commute. Click the following links for bus routes for Darien High School, Middlesex Middle School, Hindley, Holmes, Ox Ridge, Royle and Tokeneke. How are you preparing for back to school? Tell us in the comments below, on Facebook and on Twitter.

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