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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Mark Your Darien Calendars Mark Your Darien Calendars Mark Your Darien Calendars
Mark Your Darien Calendars Monday 12:30 p.m.: Long Term Insurance talk, Darien Senior Center 8 p.m.: Representative Town Meeting, Town Hall Tuesday 10:30 a.m.: Author Diane Meier, Darien Community Association 7:30 p.m.: Board of Finance meeting, Town Hall 7:30 p.m.: Board of Education meeting, Town Hall 8 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Town Hall Wednesday 9 a.m.: Children's Book Drive Begins, Darien Library 8 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Town Hall Thursday 5:30 p.m.: CEO Roundtable Networking Event, Woodway Country Club 7 p.m.: Raising a 21st Century Problem Solver talk, Dar…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Ensemble Jazzes It Up at Berklee Festival Darien Ensemble Jazzes It Up at Berklee Festival Darien Ensemble Jazzes It Up at Berklee Festival
Darien Ensemble Jazzes It Up at Berklee Festival The Darien High School Jazz Ensemble competed in the 43rd Annual Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston and placed fourth in its category, which is determined by school size. More than 200 high school jazz groups from all around the country participated in the recent event. Darien High junior Steve Ciasullo, a solo jazz tenor saxophonist, received an outstanding soloist award. More than 5,000 people attended what is considered to be the biggest, longest-running competitive high school jazz festival in the country. Have photos from a school event you would like to see posted? Send them …

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Norwalk, CT
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Darien Groups Take Stand Against Racism Darien Groups Take Stand Against Racism Darien Groups Take Stand Against Racism
Darien Groups Take Stand Against Racism Don't be surprised if you see many orange ribbons around town next month. It's part of the YWCA Darien/Norwalk's participation in Stand Against Racism, a national initiative designed to spread awareness about racism and it existence in our communities. "We're thrilled that so many local organizations, corporations, schools, government agencies and individuals in Darien and Norwalk have agreed to participate," said Nancy Coughlin, interim executive director at the YWCA. The movement will culminate as First Selectman Dave Campbell reads a Pledge Against Racism at Town Hall on April 29. The YW…

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Darien, CT
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Christian Scientist To Discuss Healing and Prayer Christian Scientist To Discuss Healing and Prayer Christian Scientist To Discuss Healing and Prayer
Christian Scientist To Discuss Healing and Prayer Have you ever considered whether prayer can help people cope with health problems, or with relationship meltdowns and financial emergencies? Later this month, Christian Science teacher Kevin Graunke will share his experiences with the restorative power of prayer in a talk at the Darien Library. "Prayer can be a trusted and reliable means for bringing peace, healing and freedom into one's individual life," says Graunke, who is also a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. His talk, "Christian Science Healing: Praying With Certainty," is being hosted by the Christian Science Ch…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Cleans Up Waste Pickup Rules Darien Cleans Up Waste Pickup Rules Darien Cleans Up Waste Pickup Rules
Darien Cleans Up Waste Pickup Rules Warm temperatures are in the air, and that means it's time to start clearing out your junk for Darien's annual spring cleanup. However, unlike previous years when residents would line the streets with their large trash items to be picked up, this year's cleanup will be by appointment only. "We will only pick up at the address where we make the appointment," said Public Works Director Bob Steeger. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to adopt the new pickup policy after unsightly amounts of garbage was left along residential roads in previous years. Darienites will be allowed one pickup p…

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Norwalk, CT
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Danbury Trains Back On Track After Washout Danbury Trains Back On Track After Washout Danbury Trains Back On Track After Washout
Danbury Trains Back On Track After Washout Service has resumed on the Danbury branch after heavy rains washed out supporting tracks near the Bethel station March 6. All rail service had been suspended on the line, requiring commuters to take buses to the South Norwalk station to get to trains on the main New Haven Line. Metro-North employees have been working to repair the damaged tracks. A stretch of track 150 feet long was left dangling 30 feet in the air after its supports were washed away, requiring 10 million pounds of stone to fix. Two new culverts with 36-inch pipes were also added to help control flooding. The trains will …

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Darien, CT
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Darien Board Embraces Plastic Bag Ban Darien Board Embraces Plastic Bag Ban Darien Board Embraces Plastic Bag Ban
Darien Board Embraces Plastic Bag Ban The movement to ban plastic bags in Darien received a unanimous endorsement by the town's Environmental Protection Commission at its meeting Wednesday night. That was after Nina Miller and Deepika Saksena of Choose to Reuse in Darien presented a proposal for all of the town's stores to switch to reusable bags. "We're out there, we want to be upfront and start conversations with as many different groups in town as we can," Miller said. The group is planning a talk at the Senior Center on Monday and will present its plan to the Board of Selectmen on April 11. It is also talking to groups such …

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Darien, CT
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Monique Elaine Appleby, Traveler, Golf Champ Monique Elaine Appleby, Traveler, Golf Champ Monique Elaine Appleby, Traveler, Golf Champ
Monique Elaine Appleby, Traveler, Golf Champ Darien resident Monique Elaine Appleby died at the age of 73 recently after a long fight with cancer. Appleby was born in Rhodesia in 1937. She lived on three continents before moving to Darien in 1981. Appleby was an avid traveler, visiting all but one of the seven continents with her husband, Ian. She was also an accomplished athlete, representing her high school in five sports. She loved golf and was a champion at four different golf clubs. She was a two-time Ladies Golf Champion at the Woodway Country Club in Darien and served on the club's Greens and Grounds Committee for many years. Sh…

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Darien, CT
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Eat Steak and Eggs To Benefit Noroton Fire Eat Steak and Eggs To Benefit Noroton Fire Eat Steak and Eggs To Benefit Noroton Fire
Eat Steak and Eggs To Benefit Noroton Fire The Noroton Fire Department will be hosting its annual steak and eggs fundraising brunch next Sunday at Chuck's Steakhouse in Darien. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $40 per person, but kids under 12 can get in for only $10. The price includes unlimited steak, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon, sausage, muffins, Bloody Mary's, Mimosas, coffee and a $10 gift certificate to Chuck's Steakhouse. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Darien, CT
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Ex-Husband Charged in Text Threats to Darien Woman Ex-Husband Charged in Text Threats to Darien Woman Ex-Husband Charged in Text Threats to Darien Woman
Ex-Husband Charged in Text Threats to Darien Woman George Rivera, 54, was arrested Wednesday on charges of harassing his ex-wife, a Darien resident. The woman first told police Oct. 1 that she was receiving multiple text messages from Rivera, which were threatening in nature. Darien police contacted Rivera, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and warned him not to send any more texts. They also contacted the police in his hometown and had them talk to Rivera. On Oct. 3, his ex-wife told police she was continuing to receive texts from Rivera, despite the warnings. Darien police issued a warrant for his arrest. Last Wednesday, he traveled from Florida…

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