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 Farmers' Market Plows Through Bad Weather Darien Farmers' Market Plows Through Bad Weather Darien Farmers' Market Plows Through Bad Weather
Darien Farmers' Market Plows Through Bad Weather DARIEN, Conn. – Despite a winter that saw record amounts of snow and summer heat that has driven many people into their air-conditioned houses, farmer Ed Gazy has no complaints. He's been bringing fresh produce from his farm in Oxford down to the Darien Farmers' Market every year since the market opened and said weather has not hindered his business. "Everything's good," he said with a smile. "It's not that hot. You need some heat." One of Gazy's greenhouses collapsed under the weight of snow, but he enjoyed the opportunity last winter to plow snow instead of dirt. He runs his farm with his…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Show Us Your Harry Potter Photos, Darien Show Us Your Harry Potter Photos, Darien Show Us Your Harry Potter Photos, Darien
Show Us Your Harry Potter Photos, Darien DARIEN, Conn. – It's almost time for the final installment of the Harry Potter series! The eighth and last film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," opens in theaters at midnight Wednesday, July 13. How are you planning on celebrating? Dressing up as your favorite Hogwarts professor or Death Eater? Re-reading all the books and watching all the movies again? Breaking out the old broom for a round of Quidditch? The Daily Darien wants to know how you're getting ready for the last trip to Hogwarts! Send your Harry Potter photos and plans to reporter Casey Donahue at cdonahue@thedaily…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Relief From the Heat Is Coming, Darien Relief From the Heat Is Coming, Darien Relief From the Heat Is Coming, Darien
Relief From the Heat Is Coming, Darien DARIEN, Conn. – It's hot and muggy outside, but a break is on the way. While the rest of Thursday will be sunny, with a high around 87, the National Weather Service is predicting that showers and thunderstorms are likely for Friday. The high will be a cool 74, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. The rain is supposed to continue into Friday night, but by Saturday the sun will be back out and temperatures will jump back up to 85. Sunday is also supposed to be sunny, with a high of 84. How do you plan to beat the heat this weekend? Tell us in the comments below, on Facebook or on Twitte…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Man Charged in Theft of Condoms, Meds Norwalk Man Charged in Theft of Condoms, Meds Norwalk Man Charged in Theft of Condoms, Meds
Norwalk Man Charged in Theft of Condoms, Meds DARIEN, Conn. – Jimmy Greene, 54, was arrested June 29 for allegedly stealing $117 worth of condoms and cold medicine from CVS. Employees told police that Greene, a Norwalk resident, walked out of the store with two boxes of Trojan Ecstasy Condoms and four boxes of Nyquil Cold and Flu medicine in two black plastic bags, setting off the security alarm. Security footage also showed Greene taking the items off of the shelf and placing them in his bags. An officer working at Post Road and Tokeneke Road spotted Greene waiting on the platform of the Darien Train Station with the two plastic bags. …

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Health Official Downplays Dangers of West Nile Health Official Downplays Dangers of West Nile Health Official Downplays Dangers of West Nile
Health Official Downplays Dangers of West Nile DARIEN, Conn. – Town Director of Health David Knauf said West Nile is not a threat even though the state Department of Public Health last week trapped mosquitoes in Bridgeport that tested positive for the virus. "It's good to be aware of it, but the chances of contracting the disease are very small," Knauf said. Last year, only 11 people in the state of Connecticut were diagnosed with West Nile virus. No cases were reported in 2009, and only seven cases were seen in 2008. Knauf said three West Nile-related deaths had been reported in past 10 years in Connecticut. Even in areas where mosquit…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Second Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme Second Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme Second Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme
Second Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Police arrested a second man Wednesday in connection with an ATM skimming scheme last month. Mehmet Aydin, 40, of Levittown, N.Y., was arrested on a warrant while he was being held at the Nassau County Jail. He is believed to have aided Ahmet Cilek in using an ATM skimming device to obtain credit card, ATM card and PIN information at the Bank of America on Sedgewick Avenue on Monday, June 20, police said. Aydin was caught with the assistance of the Connecticut Financial Crimes Task Force and the Secret Service. He is believed to be responsible for 26 similar incidents …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Summer Shop Pops Up in Darien Summer Shop Pops Up in Darien Summer Shop Pops Up in Darien
Summer Shop Pops Up in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Sue Chun is used to selling clothes to online shoppers abroad looking to buy American attire. But she is giving the traditional retail experience a shot with a new pop up store on Heights Road. It is appropriately titled Summer Pop-Up Shop. The store, which opened its doors Tuesday and will remain open for only three weeks, is in a bright, newly renovated space next to Sanda's Cleaners. The racks and shelves are filled with designer jeans, Italian silk scarves, vintage sunglasses as well as jackets and dresses from popular brands such as Versace, Gucci and Missoni. When cust…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Kids Show Their Spirit of '76 Darien Kids Show Their Spirit of '76 Darien Kids Show Their Spirit of '76
Darien Kids Show Their Spirit of '76 DARIEN, Conn. – A wave of red, white and blue washed down the Post Road in Darien Monday morning as thousands of youngsters marched in the YWCA Darien/Norwalk's seventh annual Push-N-Pull Parade. Waving flags and dressed in patriotic colors, the children rode in strollers, wagons or on bikes to Tilley Pond Park for a party honoring the Fourth of July. Police blocked off the Post Road as families flocked to the Goodwives Shopping Center for the start of the parade. Mary Ann Hall's Music for Children kept the crowd entertained with popular kids music while parents snapped pictures of their li…

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Darien, CT
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John Appleby, Darien World Traveler John Appleby, Darien World Traveler John Appleby, Darien World Traveler
John Appleby, Darien World Traveler DARIEN, Conn. — John "Ian" A. Appleby of Darien died recently. Born in Rhodesia in 1931, he spent his entire professional career with Deloitte CPA, serving as a partner in Rhodesia, South Africa, Europe, Hong Kong and the United States. Appleby moved to Darien in 1981 on transfer to New York from the firm in Rhodesia. As an international partner focusing on firm management and strategy, he traveled to 75 countries. Appleby was a senior lecturer in accounting/auditing at the University of Rhodesia, chairman of the Rhodesian College of Music, chairman of the Jairos Jiri Association for the De…

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Darien, CT
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Miceli Wins Darien Minor League Crown Miceli Wins Darien Minor League Crown Miceli Wins Darien Minor League Crown
Miceli Wins Darien Minor League Crown DARIEN, Conn. — On a beautiful Father's Day afternoon, the Darien Little League Minors division championship game was contested at McGuane Park. The American League pennant-winning Darien Donuts rolled through the playoffs with excellent pitching and spectacular defense. The National League was represented by the powerful Miceli Insurance, which claimed its division championship with a lineup of strong hitters and gutsy pitching performances. Matthew Brewer took the mound for Miceli and walked a tightrope through three scoreless innings, stranding seven runners and frustrating Darien Donut…

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