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 Keeps Residents in the Loop on Activities Darien Keeps Residents in the Loop on Activities Darien Keeps Residents in the Loop on Activities
Darien Keeps Residents in the Loop on Activities DARIEN, Conn. – For residents who want to keep up to date on when town boards will be discussing issues such as the Hoyt Street sidewalks, affordable housing, the Shuffle project or dog leash laws, the information is available in a number of locations. The town's website and information posted in Town Hall make it easy for citizens to know when boards will be meeting and what they will be discussing. Major boards such as the Selectmen, Finance, Education and the Representative Town Meeting schedule their meetings well before the start of the year. Their schedules are spelled out on their res…

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Darien, CT
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Tell Us What You're Reading, Darien! Tell Us What You're Reading, Darien! Tell Us What You're Reading, Darien!
Tell Us What You're Reading, Darien! DARIEN, Conn. – When it's warm outside and the sun is shining bright, all you want to do is put a towel down on Weed Beach, relax and catch up on your reading. Help your neighbors know what books to check out this summer! We'll post your favorite summer reading lists, reviews and what books you're looking forward to next on The Daily Darien! Send your summer reading to reporter Casey Donahue at [email protected], or post what you're reading in the comments below, on Facebook and on Twitter.

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Darien, CT
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Darien High Gets New Assistant Principal Darien High Gets New Assistant Principal Darien High Gets New Assistant Principal
Darien High Gets New Assistant Principal DARIEN, Conn. – Ellen Spark will take over as the new assistant principal at Darien High School in the fall, Superintendent Stephen Falcone announced. She will be replacing Donna Russo, who retired at the end of this year after serving in the post for 15 years. Spark is leaving her post as district director of guidance in the Region 15 school district, which serves Middlebury and Southbury. She supervises the counseling staff at the elementary, middle and high school levels, monitoring the development of guidance curriculum, coordination of testing and implementation of the master schedule. …

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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 this week's town meetings. Tuesday 8 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. 8 p.m. – Architectural Review Board at Town Hall, Room 213. Click here for the agenda. Wednesday 9 a.m. – Commission on Aging at Town Hall, Room 119. Click here for the agenda. 7 p.m. – Advisory Board of Health at Town Hall, Room 213. 7:30 p.m. – Five Mile River Commission at the Rowayton Community Center. 7:45 p.m. – Zoning Board of Appeals at Town Hall, Room 206. Are you planning on attending any town meetings this week? T…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Man Juggles School and a Unique Summer Job Darien Man Juggles School and a Unique Summer Job Darien Man Juggles School and a Unique Summer Job
Darien Man Juggles School and a Unique Summer Job DARIEN, Conn. – During the Darien Sidewalk Sale this week, Harrison Kramer stood in front of a Post Road bank tossing balls and pins in the air. His shirt read, "This Is My Summer Job." In front of him were two containers for donations. One was marked "Tuition," the other "Beer." The Syracuse University senior spends his summers working birthday parties, galas and cocktail parties. In addition to juggling, he does card magic and unicycling. "I didn't have a TV growing up. I didn't have anything to do. So when my parents came home and were making dinner, I would juggle instead of doing other…

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Darien, CT
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Man Charged in Darien After Buying Stolen Gold Man Charged in Darien After Buying Stolen Gold Man Charged in Darien After Buying Stolen Gold
Man Charged in Darien After Buying Stolen Gold DARIEN, Conn. – Amir Janati, 55, an Easton resident, was arrested in Darien on July 5 after allegedly purchasing stolen gold and not following proper procedures for buying gold. A permit is required to sell gold, and a buyer must ask the seller for identification, provide a receipt and cannot pay for the gold in cash. Police received a tip that someone had sold Janati the proceeds of a residential burglary in Darien. According to the tip, Janati never asked for any identification. Police also found that Janati had received a license to sell gold, but it had expired in 2010. An undercover o…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Group Drums Up Support for Plastic Bag Ban Darien Group Drums Up Support for Plastic Bag Ban Darien Group Drums Up Support for Plastic Bag Ban
Darien Group Drums Up Support for Plastic Bag Ban DARIEN, Conn. – As shoppers strolled up and down the Post Road on Friday looking for deals in the Darien Sidewalk Sales, Deepika Saksena and Nina Miller weren't looking to sell them on a product but on an idea. The two camped outside Upper Crust Bakery Café to gather signatures on their petition to ban plastic bags in Darien. "I like it," Tim Widmer said of the movement. Before going into Upper Crust to grab lunch, he stopped, listened and signed the petition. But "I find it hard to remember to bring my reusable bags to the grocery store." Saksena said the petition was to show the Represent…

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Norwalk, CT
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Two Arrested in ATM Kiting Scheme Two Arrested in ATM Kiting Scheme Two Arrested in ATM Kiting Scheme
Two Arrested in ATM Kiting Scheme DARIEN, Conn. – Two men were arrested on Thursday at the Darien Bank & Trust for attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from an ATM, police say. Mohamed Ghanem, 60, of Astoria, N.Y., and Mohamed Abdelrahman, 54, of Flushing, N.Y., are believed to be involved in similar incidents in Greenwich, Stamford and Norwalk, Darien police say.  The two were using a process known as "kiting," in which money is deposited into accounts from other checking accounts that are either closed or lack sufficient funds. The perpetrators then withdraw the money before the bank realizes the funds are not …

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Darien, CT
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Darien Sidewalk Event Fights Slumping Sales Darien Sidewalk Event Fights Slumping Sales Darien Sidewalk Event Fights Slumping Sales
Darien Sidewalk Event Fights Slumping Sales DARIEN, Conn. – With families on summer vacations and kids away at camp, it can get slow for businesses such as Steve DeMasco's Shaolin Studios. But that wasn't the case Thursday as hundreds of people were out on the streets for the start of the Darien Sidewalks Sales and Family Fun Days. "It's a great opportunity to get out there and educate people who might not be very familiar with the studio," said Cesare Fellah, who works at the Kung Fu studio. He and Kevin Rovelli sat under a tent Thursday, handing out fliers and talking to passersby about the 1,500-year-old martial art they practice. …

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Darien, CT
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Darien Teen Charged in March Crash Darien Teen Charged in March Crash Darien Teen Charged in March Crash
Darien Teen Charged in March Crash DARIEN, Conn. – Ryan MacDonald, 19, was arrested July 5 on drunken-driving charges in an accident in March on Brookside Road. Early in the morning of March 12, MacDonald drove his SUV off the road, hitting a utility pole and a stone wall before crashing against trees on private property. When police arrived, he was still in his car and they detected the strong odor of alcohol. He was transported to Stamford Hospital, after which police issued a warrant for his medical records. His records showed he was well above the legal limit. In addition, his car's event data recorder showed that he was…

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