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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YWCA Chooses Women of Distinction Winners YWCA Chooses Women of Distinction Winners YWCA Chooses Women of Distinction Winners
YWCA Chooses Women of Distinction Winners Kiki Karpen, Grace Lichtenstein, Lisa Joyce, Susan Daly and Jeanne Marconi have been chosen as this year's Women of Distinction by the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. Katie Grozier is being honored as a Young Woman of Distinction, recognizing women under the age of 21. The women will be honored at a luncheon June 9 at the Woodway Country Club. The award is given in recognition of women who have made a significant difference in the Darien and Norwalk communities. Residents and local business owners nominated women, and the YWCA's Nominations Committee selected the winners. "These six women, each in her…

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Darien, CT
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Mark Shillinglaw, 48, Darien High Graduate Mark Shillinglaw, 48, Darien High Graduate Mark Shillinglaw, 48, Darien High Graduate
Mark Shillinglaw, 48, Darien High Graduate Darien resident Mark Shillinglaw died Sunday at the age of 48. He graduated from Darien High School in 1980 and Norwalk Community College in 1982. He worked for many years at the Food Emporium in Greenwich and was a parishioner of St. John Parish in Darien. Shillinglaw is survived by his parents, Dorothy and Selwyn; two brothers, Bruce and Kenneth; two nieces, four nephews and a grandniece. A funeral will be held Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at St. John Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Parish. Do you have a memory of Mark? Share it in the comments below, on F…

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Darien, CT
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Darien OKs Budget; Taxes To Rise Darien OKs Budget; Taxes To Rise Darien OKs Budget; Taxes To Rise
Darien OKs Budget; Taxes To Rise The Board of Finance voted Thursday night to approve the proposed town budget of $115 million for 2011-12 with a tax rate of 12.20 mills. This budget amount is $1.18 million less than the proposals originally submitted to the board. Much of the discussion at Thursday's meeting focused on the Board of Education's budget, which is facing a $408,000 deficit this year, lower than the $476,879 first suggested last month. Board of Finance members told the Board of Education that it needs to do a better job of keeping its spending within its budget. "In the past several years we've made small cuts…

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Darien, CT
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Stamford Men Face Drug Charges in Darien Stamford Men Face Drug Charges in Darien Stamford Men Face Drug Charges in Darien
Stamford Men Face Drug Charges in Darien Three young Stamford men were arrested last Monday on charges of marijuana possession after a routine traffic stop. Police said they saw the three driving west on Post Road at about 6 p.m. and noticed that the driver, Christian Vazquez, 19, was not wearing a seatbelt. The car was stopped, and police detected the strong odor of marijuana. Vazquez and his passengers, Ashton Thevenin and Juan Rangel, both 19, said they had just smoked a blunt. Upon searching the car, police found another blunt, more than 29 grams of marijuana and 3.6 grams of stems. All three were arrested and charged with poss…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Kids Want To Stop Distracted Driving Darien Kids Want To Stop Distracted Driving Darien Kids Want To Stop Distracted Driving
Darien Kids Want To Stop Distracted Driving Kristi Carey knows that a lot of her fellow teenagers text while driving. That’s why she and the other members of Students Against Destructive Decisions are working to host a Safety Fair at Darien High School next month -- to point up the dangers of distracted driving. "I think a lot of teenagers are under the impression that it can never happen to them,” says Kristi, “that they're somehow immune. We want to get the message out that if they're not careful, it can happen to them. We want to raise awareness before it's too late." The fair will be held May 10 in the courtyard of the High Sch…

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Darien, CT
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Local Women Craft Unique Jewelry Local Women Craft Unique Jewelry Local Women Craft Unique Jewelry
Local Women Craft Unique Jewelry Rachel Leslie and Ali Hurwitz had been making their own jewelry for years before they met and decided to go into business together. From that, Designs by Rali was born, and for the last four years they've been selling at private shows such as the one they hosted at Upper Crust Bakery & Café on Tuesday. "What we like to do is create jewelry that is fun and fashionable at a moderate price," Leslie said at the show. Each piece is made from all natural gemstones and silver- or gold-plated chains. "Everything is custom made, so you're not getting something that everybody else has." Based out…

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Darien, CT
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DCA Easter Egg Hunt To Benefit Person-To-Person DCA Easter Egg Hunt To Benefit Person-To-Person DCA Easter Egg Hunt To Benefit Person-To-Person
DCA Easter Egg Hunt To Benefit Person-To-Person Darien parents with prekindergarten-age children may know about the annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the Darien Community Association's Mom's Morning In. But for the first time, the egg hunt this year will allow participants to help Person-to-Person. Regular admission to the egg hunt, which will be held April 15 at 10 a.m., is $10. But participants can get in free if they bring $10 worth of new baby items such as diapers, pajamas, blankets, bottles and pacifiers. The popular Easter egg hunt will take place on the association's front lawn and will also include a special appearance by the East…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Students Honored for Arts Achievements Darien Students Honored for Arts Achievements Darien Students Honored for Arts Achievements
Darien Students Honored for Arts Achievements Darien High School students Laura Byrne and Collin Shay were honored this weekend for their achievements in the arts. The students received awards at a statewide event Saturday at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. The event was sponsored by Jostens and organized by the Connecticut Association of Schools. Byrne was honored for visual arts, and Shay was honored or music and performing arts. Know a Darien student who has been recognized for their achievements? Share their story on Facebook and Twitter!

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Darien, CT
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Darien Man's Site Matches Volunteers With Causes Darien Man's Site Matches Volunteers With Causes Darien Man's Site Matches Volunteers With Causes
Darien Man's Site Matches Volunteers With Causes Most volunteering websites simply list organizations that are looking for volunteers. Darien resident Ned Brokaw is taking a different approach. His Volunteer Square matches organizations with the skill sets of people looking to help. "What we're trying to do is to penetrate the community in a way that other sites don't," Brokaw said. “Our function is to find places where members can find the best use for their skills." He says the site might also interest recent college graduates or high school students. "Kids in high school may not get excited about volunteering, but if they can see You…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Photo Studio Ransacked Darien Photo Studio Ransacked Darien Photo Studio Ransacked
Darien Photo Studio Ransacked Megan Dey Photography was broken into over the weekend. When the owner arrived Monday morning, she found that somebody had entered through a window and ransacked the office at 975 Boston Post Road. Thieves took a photo projector worth $1,300, a CD burner worth $300 and an MP3 boombox worth $600. The owner had last been in the office at 1 p.m. March 26. The Kids Care club across the hall from the photo studio had also been entered. The owners, who had last been in the office the evening of March 25, said somebody had gone through their possessions but nothing was missing. Also from the pol…

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