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 Musical Offers a 'Perfect' Opportunity Darien Musical Offers a 'Perfect' Opportunity Darien Musical Offers a 'Perfect' Opportunity
Darien Musical Offers a 'Perfect' Opportunity DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Arts Center's Cabaret Theatre is looking for a director and music director to join its production of the off-Broadway musical "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." Rehearsals begin in late August, and the show will run in October. The show is a series of vignettes connected by the theme of love and relationships. It premiered at the Westside Theatre in New York in 1996 and closed in 2008 after 5,003 performances. The vignettes are independent of each other and are made to represent the arc of a relationship. Scenes of a first date are followed by marriage, fol…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Deer Swims With Seals At Norwalk Aquarium Deer Swims With Seals At Norwalk Aquarium Deer Swims With Seals At Norwalk Aquarium
Deer Swims With Seals At Norwalk Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Visitors to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk are used to seeing otters, sharks, rays and jellyfish, but now they can add deer to the list. One adventurous deer surprised spectators by hopping into the seal tank Tuesday afternoon. Aquarium publicist Dave Sigworth said that there was a crowd of people around the indoor/outdoor seal tank at around 1:45 p.m. for a public feeding. "The deer swam across the river and came up to our courtyard. Much to its surprise, and the surprise of everyone around, it jumped right over the wall into the seal exhibit." Maritime employees quickly…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Weston Man Arrested After Tailgating Darien Cop Weston Man Arrested After Tailgating Darien Cop Weston Man Arrested After Tailgating Darien Cop
Weston Man Arrested After Tailgating Darien Cop DARIEN, Conn. – Christian Russell, 25, of Weston was arrested after following a police car a little too closely early Thursday morning. An officer was traveling on Hoyt Street at 1:27 a.m. when he saw Russell's 2005 Audi TT approaching very rapidly in his rearview mirror. The officer pulled over to let Russell pass, and clocked him going 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. He stopped Russell and immediately detected the strong odors of marijuana and alcohol. Russell failed a field sobriety test and was arrested. While performing an inventory of Russell's car, police found a one-hitter pipe that was sti…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Sidewalks for Darien's Hoyt Street Hit a Snag Sidewalks for Darien's Hoyt Street Hit a Snag Sidewalks for Darien's Hoyt Street Hit a Snag
Sidewalks for Darien's Hoyt Street Hit a Snag DARIEN, Conn. – Last month it looked as if Darien was moving full steam ahead with plans to install sidewalks on Hoyt Street. Last week, however, the Board of Finance voted to hold off on approving money for an engineering survey of the road. The postponement was urged by Murry Stegelmann, who stepped down from the Board of Finance last week. He said the board should not vote on $8,500 needed for the survey until the Board of Selectmen provides more information. "Basically, we're waiting for the Board of Selectmen to prioritize all the sidewalk extension projects before proceeding with any …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Police Warn of Saturday Traffic Delays Darien Police Warn of Saturday Traffic Delays Darien Police Warn of Saturday Traffic Delays
Darien Police Warn of Saturday Traffic Delays DARIEN, Conn. – Drivers should expect some traffic delays this Saturday due to the ITP Swim/Run, according to police. The event starts off at 7 a.m. at Weed Beach and should last until around 11 a.m. Runners will leave Weed Beach and travel up Nearwater Lane to Post Road. They then proceed to Rings End Road, Pear Tree Point Road and Long Neck Point Road before returning to Weed Beach. Officers will be posted along the route to help facilitate the flow of traffic. Nearwater Lane, Rings End Road and Post Road between Nearwater Lane and Rings End Road will be posted with"No Parking" signs for …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Police Warn: Lock Your Car! Darien Police Warn: Lock Your Car! Darien Police Warn: Lock Your Car!
Darien Police Warn: Lock Your Car! DARIEN, Conn. – Every Darien Police cruiser is adorned with a simple reminder on its back window: "Lock your car. Every time. Everywhere." In the wake of thefts from six unlocked cars on the same road last week, the Darien Police hope their warning can help prevent one of the town's most common crimes. On Tuesday morning, July 26, police received five reports of car break-ins on Sunset Road. The incidents are believed to have occurred between 10 p.m. on July 25 and 5 a.m. the next day. On Wednesday, police received a sixth report of a car break-in during the same time period. Three of the c…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Check Out Darien's Town Meetings! Check Out Darien's Town Meetings! Check Out Darien's Town Meetings!
Check Out Darien's Town Meetings! DARIEN, Conn. – Here's a rundown of all the town meetings happening in Darien this week. Monday 7:30 p.m. – RTM TGS&A Committee at Town Hall, Employee Lounge. Tuesday 4:30 p.m. – Public Works at Town Hall, Room 206. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Environmental Protection Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. Are you planning on attending any of these meetings? Tell us which ones in the comments below, on Facebook or on Twitter.

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Marcia A. DeForest, Darien Native Marcia A. DeForest, Darien Native Marcia A. DeForest, Darien Native
Marcia A. DeForest, Darien Native DARIEN, Conn. – Darien native Marcia A. DeForest died at her home in Bokeelia, Fla., on Tuesday, July 12 at the age of 50. DeForest was born on April 6, 1961 in Stamford. She graduated from Darien High School. A few years later she was working for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation in several group home settings in the Hartford area. She provided direct care services for clients with mental, physical and behavioral disabilities. She took her clients into the community at every opportunity and made her mission to expand her clients' social horizon as much as possible. …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Unemployment Fees Could Hurt Darien Businesses Unemployment Fees Could Hurt Darien Businesses Unemployment Fees Could Hurt Darien Businesses
Unemployment Fees Could Hurt Darien Businesses DARIEN, Conn. — Connecticut's reputation as one of the nation's least business-friendly states will take another hit Monday when businesses have to pay an unemployment interest surcharge amounting to about $25.50 per worker. And state Republicans aren't happy. "Yet another tax on businesses will drive business out of Connecticut," said House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. The Norwalk Republican said additional assessments will be applied in each of the next two years to cover the interest, but there is no clear plan yet on how the principal loans will be repaid. "Undermining the not…

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by Richard Weizel and Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Youth Hockey Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Youth Hockey Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Youth Hockey
Darien Rowayton Bank Sponsors Youth Hockey DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Rowayton Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Darien Youth Hockey Association, which is dedicated to providing a rewarding athletic experience for children of the community. The Hockey Association believes participating in team sports can be an important ingredient in the healthy development of young people. Its programs are designed to generate self-esteem and sportsmanship through skills development in a positive social environment. Darien Youth Hockey Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization that depends on the commitment of parents and other volunteers …

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