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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Casey Donahue's Contributions

Weather

Showers Could Hit Shelton Thursday Night FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The weather will be pleasant during the day in Fairfield County on Thursday, but some showers could hit the area during the night, according to the National Weather Service. It will be partly sunny during the day, with a high near 48. Wind chill values will be between 30 and 40 early. Clouds will increase, and high temperatures will eventually climb a few degrees above normal. There is a chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. It will be sunny again on Friday, when the high will be near 51. Friday nig…

by Casey Donahue

11/30/2017

Neighbors

Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story At Westport Production Of 'Anne Frank' WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport Community Theatre’s production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" will feature a talkback with Holocaust survivor Judith Altman following the Dec. 3 matinee of the play. Altman, whose story parallels Anne Frank’s in many ways, will talk about her survival and answer questions from the audience. Marji Lipshez-Shapiro, Senior Associate Director of the Connecticut Office of the Anti-Defamation League, will moderate the talkback. Shapiro has over 25 years of experience in anti-bias education, interfaith work, anti-Semitism programming and Holocaust education. Alt…

by Daily Voice

11/30/2017

Neighbors

Donations Sought For Holiday Giving Program Benefitting Westport Residents WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Department of Human Services’ annual Holiday Giving Program benefitting Westport residents is underway. “Over the years, the generosity of volunteer donors has made the holidays brighter for hundreds of children, families and seniors in our town,” said Human Services Director Elaine Daignault. “Last year alone, the DHS Holiday Giving Program helped over 400 residents with their holiday wishes. We hope that residents will continue to support their neighbors, as our department continues to see residents coping with foreclosures, layoffs and reduced work hours.…

by Casey Donahue

11/30/2017

Neighbors

Save Your Corks This Holiday Season To Help The Darien Nature Center DARIEN, Conn. -- As the season of entertaining ramps up, the Darien Nature Center is asking community members and businesses to save their bottle corks during the holidays. Not only will doing so help the environment, but it will also help raise funds for the ongoing care of more than 40 resident animals at the Nature Center. Executive Director Leila Wetmore said the Nature Center has partnered with Yemm & Hart Green Materials, who recycle cork and make a financial donation in exchange for large cork collections. Cork can be used as a renewable and earth friendly replacement for plastic…

by Casey Donahue

11/30/2017

Neighbors

30 Musicians Rock Out In Wilton This Weekend To Help The Hungry WILTON, Conn. – Wilton Rocks for Food will host its third benefit concert for the Connecticut Food Bank and the Wilton Food Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m., at the Trackside Teen Center in Wilton. The concert will feature more than 30 Wilton musicians. Last year’s event raised more than $48,000 for the two organizations. Wilton resident Andy Schlesinger, the concert’s organizer, said the goal this year is to raise $60,000. The event will feature food, beer and a silent auction in addition to the concert. The event is open to adults age 21 and over. One hundred percent of proceeds from…

by Casey Donahue

11/30/2017

Neighbors

Maritime Aquarium Salutes Norwalk Residents By Offering Free Admission NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk residents can get close to seals, sharks and sea turtles for free on Saturday, Dec. 2 in a special admission offer from their grateful hometown jewel, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. During its annual “Salute Norwalk Days,” the popular family attraction thanks Norwalkers for their support by offering free admission to city residents. Proof of residency is required. Admission – which includes one of four spectacular 40-minute IMAX movies – regularly is $22.95 for adults, $20.95 for youths (13-17) and seniors (65+), and $15.95 for children (3-12). Thus, free admissi…

by Daily Voice

11/30/2017

Neighbors

Westy Self Storage In Norwalk, Stamford To Collect Toys For Tots Donations STAMFORD, Conn. – Westy Self Storage locations in Stamford and Norwalk will support Toys for Tots for the 19th year by collecting toy donations this holiday season. The donation drive will run through Dec. 19. Westy in Stamford and Norwalk are designated drop off locations for toy donations. In addition, Westy will also provide storage for the donations, and assist with final delivery. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children in local communities. A shiny new toy can deliver a message of hope to needy children. Since it exp…

by Casey Donahue

11/30/2017

Neighbors

Westport Hosts Tree Lighting Friday Westport, Conn. - Westport’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave., on Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. The Staples High School Orphenians will perform a selection of seasonal songs. The Police Department Toy Drive Collection box will be available to collect new, unopened, unwrapped toys for distribution to local families. The public is encouraged to attend.

by Casey Donahue

11/29/2017

News

Stamford's Americares Donates Mobile Clinic To Puerto Rico STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stamford-based relief organization Americares announced Tuesday that its mobile clinic, which was deployed for Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, will make its final stop in Puerto Rico as a health facility for Hurricane Maria victims. The mobile medical unit will be donated to the Ponce Medical School Foundation in Puerto Rico, which is providing outreach to survivors in communities hit hard by Hurricane Maria, including primary care and mental health outreach. Much of the island remains without power more than two months after the hurricane, disrupting access to …

by Daily Voice

11/29/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Sentenced To Prison For Selling Heroin BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was sentenced to five months in prison on Tuesday after he sold heroin to an undercover officer, according to John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Anoris Delgado, 29, also known as "Alex," was sentenced to five months, followed by three years of supervised release for distributing heroin. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden ordered Delgado to serve the first six months of his supervised release in home confinement. Delgado's arrest began with the investigation of a pair of overdoses in April 2016, one of whi…

by Casey Donahue

11/29/2017

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