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 Republicans Fully Endorse Slate Darien Republicans Fully Endorse Slate Darien Republicans Fully Endorse Slate
Darien Republicans Fully Endorse Slate DARIEN, Conn. – In a meeting that was largely a formality, the Darien Republicans selected their full slate of candidates Thursday night for this November's election. As expected, Jayme Stevenson will be the party's candidate for first selectmen, with many other current office holders seeking another term. "I'm very honored to have the full endorsement of the Republican Party, and I eagerly look forward to continuing the work of this administration should I be so lucky to be elected on Nov. 8," Stevenson said. With no challengers to any of the nominations the party made earlier in the month…

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Promote Your Tag Sale on The Daily Darien! Promote Your Tag Sale on The Daily Darien! Promote Your Tag Sale on The Daily Darien!
Promote Your Tag Sale on The Daily Darien! DARIEN, Conn. – Two houses on Middlesex Road in Darien will be hosting tag sales this Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the residents at 61 and 67 Middlesex Road, across the street from each other, will have tons of items for sale. There will be lots of baby toys, household items, clothes and men's ties. Be sure to stop by. Advertise your tag sale on The Daily Darien for free! Send the information to reporter Casey Donahue at [email protected] and he'll post it on the site with the rest. If you have any pictures of unique items you want to include, even better! And don't forget to fo…

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Norwalk, CT
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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Teachers Join Forces YWCA Darien/Norwalk Teachers Join Forces YWCA Darien/Norwalk Teachers Join Forces
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Teachers Join Forces DARIEN, Conn. – Emily Engongorno, also known as Miss Emily, and Allison Ball, aka Miss Allison, are familiar faces at YWCA Darien/Norwalk Toddler Time. They will be working together as co-teachers for the first time this year. "Emily and Allison are a dynamic duo, and we're thrilled they will be teaching together this year," says Ellen Kirby, program director at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. Westport resident Engongorno has been teaching 2-year-olds at Toddler Time for eight years. Ball is a Darien native and resident with three years of Toddler Time teaching experience. Both are mothers of sc…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Home Robbed While Owners Vacation Darien Home Robbed While Owners Vacation Darien Home Robbed While Owners Vacation
Darien Home Robbed While Owners Vacation DARIEN, Conn. – A house on Long Neck Point was broken into over the weekend while the residents were on vacation. Police said that the homeowner left at 11:30 a.m. on Friday to meet the rest of his family in Maine and returned at 5 p.m. Sunday. About an hour after he returned, he noticed that sterling silver candlesticks, a candelabra and silverware were missing from the dining room. Cash was missing, as well as three Chanel purses valued at $3,000 apiece. Police are waiting for a final inventory of the missing items. The man told police that he had locked the house before he left and that …

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Norwalk, CT
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Work Prolonged on Darien's Post Road Underpass Work Prolonged on Darien's Post Road Underpass Work Prolonged on Darien's Post Road Underpass
Work Prolonged on Darien's Post Road Underpass DARIEN, Conn. – All that construction at the Post Road underpass is an attempt by the state Department of Transportation to fix the flooding that occurs almost every time it rains. The project was supposed to be finished by now, but it has run into delays and could take a couple more months. "We're trying to improve it, but we've run into unexpected complications with utilities," said Kevin Nursick of the DOT. As crews started to dig to add more catch basins and manholes to improve drainage, they have run into water and fiber optic utility lines that run under the road's surface. "There are…

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Darien Musicians Bring the Past to the Present Darien Musicians Bring the Past to the Present Darien Musicians Bring the Past to the Present
Darien Musicians Bring the Past to the Present DARIEN, Conn. – Town resident Lew Green's father and two uncles played in the first coast-to-coast live band radio broadcast and provided the music for Walt Disney's first Mickey Mouse cartoon. Today, Lew and his wife Mary travel the world, playing music in the jazz and ragtime tradition. "We try to bring the past to the future," Lew said. "After all, isn't everything old new again?"The Greens will play with Ragtime Evolution at the Darien Arts Center on Saturday. In the past year they have also played in Australia, at the Elkhart Jazz Festival in Indiana and in Switzerland with their son, J…

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Darien Grads Honored at Villanova Darien Grads Honored at Villanova Darien Grads Honored at Villanova
Darien Grads Honored at Villanova DARIEN, Conn. – Nine Darien natives have been honored by Villanova University for their academic achievements this past semester. Timothy Bosek, Kelly Brophy, Daniel Connell, Charles Hannon, Martin Hannon, Karina Klehm, Katherine Macomber and Kelly Mahoney were named to the Spring 2011 Dean's List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Wesley Blummer was named to the Dean's List in the College of Engineering. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5. Students in the College of Engineer…

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Norwalk, CT
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Commuter Council Wants Hearings on Rail Hikes Commuter Council Wants Hearings on Rail Hikes Commuter Council Wants Hearings on Rail Hikes
Commuter Council Wants Hearings on Rail Hikes The head of the Connecticut Rail Commuter Council says Metro-North riders "are tired of being a convenient target for tax increases because [they] have no alternative to taking the train."  Council Chairman Jim Cameron has called on legislative leaders to hold public hearings on Gov. Dannel Malloy's plan to impose a 15 percent increase for Metro-North tickets, a 14 percent increase for Shore Lind East and elimination of weekend service on the latter. He's also encouraging commuters to call, write and e-mail their state representative and state senator to enlist their support for hearings. "…

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Norwalk, CT
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Voters Ask for Simpler District Boundaries Voters Ask for Simpler District Boundaries Voters Ask for Simpler District Boundaries
Voters Ask for Simpler District Boundaries The way its districts are drawn, Darien has two state senators representing its residents. At a public hearing Monday night for a committee in charge of redrawing district lines, state Rep. Terrie Wood was one of many who asked that the committee create districts that would be easier for voters to understand. The Connecticut General Assembly Reapportionment Committee is tasked with dividing the state into Congressional and legislative districts according to census data. The bipartisan committee is made up of eight state legislators. Wood, a Republican who represents Darien and Norwalk, requ…

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See Scenes From the Darien Sidewalk Sales See Scenes From the Darien Sidewalk Sales See Scenes From the Darien Sidewalk Sales
See Scenes From the Darien Sidewalk Sales DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days wrapped up over the weekend after three days of shopping, events and music. Hosted by the Darien Chamber of Commerce, the annual festivities featured more than 70 businesses, as well as inflatable castles and obstacle courses, a juggler, outdoor concerts, marked-down prices and gorgeous weather. Take a look at some of the highlights of this year's event. If you have any photos from the Sidewalk Sale you'd like to see on The Daily Darien, send them to Casey Donahue at [email protected]. And don't forget to follow us on Fa…

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