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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.

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Police & Fire

Juveniles Arrested In Newtown Stolen Car Case After Search NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Two juveniles were arrested in Newtown early Monday after police said they crashed a stolen car in Danbury, stole another car, and attempted to escape police by fleeing into the woods.At around 2:30 a.m. Newtown Emergency Communications received a call from the Danbury Police Department that they had recovered a Audi that appeared to have been stolen from Baldwin Road in Newtown. The Audi was involved in a crash in Danbury, after which the occupants abandoned it and stole a Honda Civic that was parked nearby, police said. At around 4:30 a.m., a resident of Sleepy Hollow Roa…

by Casey Donahue

11/13/2017

Weather

Light Snow Could Mix With Rain Today Ahead Of Cool Week In Shelton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Some light snow could mix in with rain on Monday morning in Fairfield County, ahead of what is expected to be a cool and mostly dry week in the region. After a chance of snow mixing in the morning, all precipitation is expected to be light rain this afternoon, eventually tapering off later in the day, according to the National Weather Service. The rest of the day will be cloudy, with a high near 43. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Wind chill values will be between 25 and 35. There will b…

by Casey Donahue

11/13/2017

Neighbors

Local Historians Explore Mark Twain's Connections To Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- How is Mark Twain connected to Norwalk? Join Norwalk historians Madeleine and Ed Eckert to discover the connection during a lively lecture at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. “Norwalk & Mark Twain: Being Some Interesting Connections Between the City of Norwalk & Mark Twain” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. We all know Twain lived in Hartford and Redding, but how is one of America’s most famous literary figures connected to Norwalk? In this lecture, the Eckerts will uncover interesting historic and artistic …

by Daily Voice

11/13/2017

Neighbors

Bethel's Ability Beyond Honors Mental Health Advocates At Autumn Breakfast BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel-based Ability Beyond will host its Autumn Breakfast honoring community members who are making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The annual event benefiting the mental health services of the nonprofit organization will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Ethan Allen Hotel at 21 Lake Ave. Ext., in Danbury. Funds raised assist men and women living with mental illnesses by helping them find a job and their own home to become part of the community. All proceeds go directly to Ability Beyond programs. This fu…

by Daily Voice

11/13/2017

Events

Trio Of Exhibits Explores The History Of Norwalk's Fodor Farm NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Historical Commission and the Norwalk Historical Society will unveil three exhibitions focused on Fodor Farm this month. "The History of Fodor Farm," "Saving Fodor Farm" and "Fodor Farm through the Lens of Dan Lenore" will be unveiled on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fodor Farm, located at 328 Flax Hill Road in Norwalk. A reception, open to the general public, will celebrate the new exhibitions curated by guest curator Elizabeth Pratt Fox. This will also be an opportunity for the public to view the interior of the newly r…

by Daily Voice

11/13/2017

Neighbors

Going Green: Tree Conservancy Leaves Its Mark Around Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Tree Conservancy of Darien planted 29 new trees and 12 shrubs last week at the Darien Police Station, veterans cemetery, the Darien Community Association and the Center Street north parking lot. The Growing Concern helped with the installation and donated four large Holly trees to the police station. Tree Conservancy of Darien is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the tree resources of Darien for the benefit of the community, its health and its quality of life. Since its inception in 2010, TCD has planted over 500 trees in Darien. For more information or to donate to T…

by Daily Voice

11/12/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police Welcome Newest Member To The Force FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Police Department welcomed the newest member to its ranks when Officer Samantha Salato was sworn in recently. Salato previously served with the Seymour Police Department, and was administered the oath of office by First Selectman Mike Tetreau.

by Casey Donahue

11/12/2017

Neighbors

92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake SHELTON, Conn. -- Paul Hurd, a 92-year old U.S. Army veteran, has always loved flying. During the war, he spent time in Italy, flying in helicopters and even jumping out of them. Now a resident of Crosby Commons Assisted Living in Shelton, Hurd often takes advantage of the different trips offered by the community. When visiting the Sikorsky Helicopter Museum, he took an interest in aviation and showed delight touching the controls of a grounded copter. Kelly Coppola, recreation director of Crosby Commons, began to think how she could incorporate Hurd's love of flying into a Journey of Drea…

by Daily Voice

11/11/2017

Events

Just You Wait: Darien Historical Society Talks 'Hamilton' DARIEN, Conn. – New ways of thinking about America’s War for Independence will be the topic of a two-part series, "Revolutionary Perspectives," at the Darien Historical Society in November. The first talk, entitled "Alexander Hamilton: The Man, the Myth & The Musical," will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The smash-hit Broadway musical is changing the mythology surrounding this Founding Father, and a new perspective is emerging. Robert Begley, president of New York Heroes Society, dives deeper into Hamilton’s life and legacy. The next talk, "Art, War and …

by Casey Donahue

11/11/2017

Police & Fire

Vehicle Of Interest Identified In Fatal Brookfield Hit-And-Run BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield Police have identified a vehicle of interest in a fatal hit-and-run on Monday evening that killed a 53-year-old woman.Police said that Linda Richardson was walking near Sandy Lane Village, at Sandy Lane near Homestead Lane, when she was hit by a a car at around 6:10 p.m. Monday. The vehicle left the scene of the crash at a high rate of speed, traveling east on Sandy Lane to Old Gray's Bridge Road, police said. Related story: Brookfield woman killed by hit-and-run driver Police said Friday that they have identified a vehicle of interest. It was described as a …

by Casey Donahue

11/10/2017

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