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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Darien's Scott Pelley To Replace Couric Darien's Scott Pelley To Replace Couric Darien's Scott Pelley To Replace Couric
Darien's Scott Pelley To Replace Couric Scott Pelley of Darien will replace Katie Couric as the anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," the network announced Monday. The "60 Minutes" correspondent will take over on June 6. Pelley, 53, has been with CBS since 1989 and has covered such major events as the Gulf War, the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the Oklahoma City bombing. From 1997 to 1999, he served as the chief White House correspondent for CBS News. "Scott has it all. He has the experience, the credibility and he is among the very best reporters ever to work at CBS News," CBS News Chairman Jeff Fager sai…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Author To Share Story of Coping at Darien Luncheon Author To Share Story of Coping at Darien Luncheon Author To Share Story of Coping at Darien Luncheon
Author To Share Story of Coping at Darien Luncheon Bestselling author Lee Woodruff will speak at the 2011 Center for HOPE Luncheon about holding her family together after her husband, "ABC World News Tonight" anchor Bob Woodruff, was seriously injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq. Her husband was doing a broadcast in Iraq when the bomb went off. He was kept in a medically induced coma for 36 days to assist in the recovery of his head wound. Woodruff chronicled her story in the New York Times bestseller, "In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing," which she co-wrote with Bob. She released another book, "Perfectly Imperfect," in 200…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Hoyt Street Still Waiting for Sidewalks Hoyt Street Still Waiting for Sidewalks Hoyt Street Still Waiting for Sidewalks
Hoyt Street Still Waiting for Sidewalks The following is a letter from Darien resident Holly Schulz to the Board of Selectmen on the lack of progress in putting in sidewalks on Hoyt Street. To the Darien Board of Selectmen: I am writing to request that you act regarding the pedestrian safety situation on Hoyt Street near the Talmadge Hill railroad station and the need for new sidewalks in Darien. We (Hoyt Street neighbors and Talmadge Hill commuters) have been actively pursuing the Hoyt Street sidewalk initiative for the past year, after multiple requests going back to 2004. I personally started lobbying the Board of Selectmen…

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by Holly Schulz
Darien, CT
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Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Darien School Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Darien School Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Darien School
Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Darien School Anita Schorr was 8 when the Nazis invaded her homeland of Czechoslovakia, changing her life forever. First, she was forced to wear a Star of David and was prevented from attending school. When she was 10, her family was sent to the Terezin concentration camp and then later to Auschwitz, where her mother and young brother died. By 15, she was the only surviving member of her family. Seventh-graders at Middlesex Middle School in Darien had the opportunity to hear Schorr's story when she visited them. She told the students about her life — not so that they would feel sorry for her, but so that …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Mark Your Darien Calendars Mark Your Darien Calendars Mark Your Darien Calendars
Mark Your Darien Calendars Monday 10 a.m.: Blood pressure screening, Darien Senior Center 12:30 p.m.: Park Street Singers, Darien Senior Center 6:30 p.m.: Girls Night Out, The Depot Tuesday 12 p.m.: Blood pressure screening, Darien Library 12 p.m.: "Discover the Disease-Toxicity Connection" talk, Equinox Fitness Club 12:30 p.m.: Big Hats and Bingo Party, Darien Community Association 2 p.m.: Blood pressure screening, Town Hall 7 p.m.: "Unbroken" book discussion, Darien Library 8 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Town Hall Wednesday 9 a.m.: E-book open house, Darien Library 10 a.m.: Flower Arrang…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Mom Helps Autistic Son Expand Horizons Darien Mom Helps Autistic Son Expand Horizons Darien Mom Helps Autistic Son Expand Horizons
Darien Mom Helps Autistic Son Expand Horizons Grace Ann Baresich has always seen traveling as an important part of her children's educations. But after her son, Alec, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, it became much more difficult to take him places. However, she has continued to travel with him all over the world and has started a website, Autistic Traveler, to help other parents. "I believe you have to expose your kids to other people, other cultures and let them experience a different environment," she said. Even for a child with autism, it is important to learn to break out of routines. "If you let them stay in a safety net…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Banker's Service to Darien Honored Banker's Service to Darien Honored Banker's Service to Darien Honored
Banker's Service to Darien Honored Kaye Leong is always trying to create closer ties between people in the Darien community. It might be putting together a fundraiser for a cause, handing out checks to organizations or introducing people at networking events. That's why she’s receiving the Community Fund of Darien's Volunteer of the Year Award. "I do a lot, but I'm fortunate that I can," said Leong. A member of the Darien Chamber of Commerce, she spends a lot of time organizing events for town businesses and encouraging people to shop locally. "I've loved getting involved with the Darien Chamber. It's like a family, and th…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Students' Art Pictures a Greener Darien Students' Art Pictures a Greener Darien Students' Art Pictures a Greener Darien
Students' Art Pictures a Greener Darien Darien High School students Chelsea Grant and Kaitlin Ferran are using their love of art to inspire others to care about the environment. The two were the winner and runnerup, respectively, of a poster contest held by the Darien Chamber of Commerce as part of the Darien Goes Green initiative. "Most people don't take it upon themselves to work together to clean up the environment," Grant said. "If you love where you live you should work to change it." Ferran focused on a specific environmental issue. "My teacher told us about a group that was working on banning plastic bags. I wanted to sh…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Puts on Tea Kettle for Royal Wedding Darien Puts on Tea Kettle for Royal Wedding Darien Puts on Tea Kettle for Royal Wedding
Darien Puts on Tea Kettle for Royal Wedding Carol Smith, chair of the Darien Thrift Shop, is getting up early Friday to watch the royal wedding, and she is not alone. Many Darien residents are interested in the nuptials, especially after the Thrift Shop put up a British-themed display in their window to celebrate the wedding. "It's the best thing to happen to the U.K. in years," said Smith, who originally hails from the north of England. Princess Diana's death was a tragic blow to the British, but her son William's wedding is definitely a cause for celebration. "It's going to be great." Deb Hecht of Goldenberry, which specializes in …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Scouts' Tag Sale Set for Sunday Darien Scouts' Tag Sale Set for Sunday Darien Scouts' Tag Sale Set for Sunday
Darien Scouts' Tag Sale Set for Sunday The Darien Boy Scouts host their annual Giant Tag Sale this Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features antiques, computers, TVs, boats, lawn and garden tools, sporting goods, games and toys, bikes, furniture, lawnmowers, art, collectibles, housewares and more. The sale provides funds to operate the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin and subsidize scouting programs in Darien. It takes place rain or shine at the Scout Cabin at 140 West Ave. Are you going to the scouts' tag sale? Send pictures of what you pick up to [email protected] and don't forget to follow The Daily Darien on Fac…

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