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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

Stratford Woman Charged In Crash That Injured Police Detective STRATFORD, Conn. -- A Stratford woman was arrested on drunken driving charges in connection with a crash in August where police said she hit a SUV driven by a police detective, sending both of them to the hospital, according to the Connecticut Post. At around 1 a.m. on Aug. 1, 21-year-old Caroline Dillon was driving on Stratford Avenue near Main Street when she hit the SUV driven by the detective, causing it to roll over onto its roof, the Connecticut Post reported. The detective was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for broken ribs and other injuries, according to the Connec…

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

Weather

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures To Close Out Week In Shelton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A warm front will bring temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s over the next couple days in Fairfield County, but temperatures are expected to fall back to more seasonable levels this weekend. There will be cloudy skies on Thursday morning, but it will clear up to partly sunny this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be near 69. Thursday night will see mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 54. There will also be a patchy fog after 4 a.m. There will be patchy fog on Friday before 9 a.m., and there is a 20 percent chance of show…

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

Neighbors

Crystal Theatre Kicks Off 30th Season With South Norwalk Historical Musical NORWALK, Conn. -- Crystal Theatre kicks off its 30th anniversary season this weekend with the historical musical, “Whistleville-South Norwalk, 1907." Performances will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. at Crystal Theatre at Ben Franklin Center, 66 Bayview Ave. in Norwalk. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, and are available at www.crystaltheatre.org or by calling (203) 847-4850. “Whistleville-South Norwalk, 1907” was written by local playwright Cheryl E. Kemény and is directed by Norwalk native Samantha Kulish-Fargione, with c…

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

Neighbors

Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Fix Up Good Counsel Malta House NORWALK, Conn. – Good Counsel Malta House, a Norwalk organization that helps pregnant and parenting mothers, recently had a familiar work crew to help spruce the home. Volunteers from St. Matthew's Church Knights of Columbus Council No. 14360 painted an office and the dining room area on Saturday, Oct. 28. The council has been assisting Malta House since 2009 with various painting and remodeling projects and financial assistance. “It looks awesome. Thank you so much. Everything looks so fresh and so clean. You guys are the best,” said Claudia Nixon, Director of Case Management, Good Counsel…

by Daily Voice

11/02/2017

Politics

Westport League Of Women Voters Releases Voters' Guide Ahead Of Election WESTPORT, Conn. -- Before you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, won’t you want to know all about the candidates vying in this upcoming local election? Now, it’ll be easy to do, thanks to a new online Voters’ Guide produced by the League of Women Voters of Westport. By going to westport.votersguide.info, you’ll be able to learn all about the candidates for First and Second Selectman, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Assessment Appeals, plus all nine RTM districts. There are biographies of all the candida…

by Daily Voice

11/02/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Seek Suspect In Armed Gas Station Robbery STRATFORD, Conn. -- Police are trying to identify a suspect in an armed robbery that took place at a gas station in Stratford last week. At around 2:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, the suspect committed an armed robbery at the Citgo gas station located at 605 Success Ave. in Stratford, according to police. During the robbery, he displayed a firearm and threatened the gas station clerk before leaving with an undetermined amount of money and cigarettes. Police are attempting to identify the suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Todd Moore at (203) 381-6902 or Dete…

by Casey Donahue

11/01/2017

Police & Fire

University Of Hartford Student Expelled, Faces Hate Crime Charges WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- A former University of Hartford student could be facing hate crime charges after she was arrested this weekend in connection with accusations that she put bodily fluids on her roommate's possessions, according to NBC Connecticut. Brianna Brochu, 18, was arrested on Saturday and charged with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace, but police are now asking the court to add a charge of intimidation based on bigotry or bias, NBC Connecticut reported. University of Hartford President Greg Woodward said in a statement that Brochu is no longer a st…

by Casey Donahue

11/01/2017

Neighbors

Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Honors Veterans With Free Admission In November NORWALK, Conn. – To honor the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, their country, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering free admission to veterans and current active-duty military during the month of November. “The Maritime Aquarium offers a $10 admission discount to veterans year-round,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth. “But, throughout the month in which we mark Veterans Day, we are happy to expand our offer to veterans for completely free admission.” “Admission is always free to those currently serving in any branch of the military, not just in November,”…

by Casey Donahue

11/01/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police: Parents Followed DCF Worker, Tried To Take Child WILTON, Conn. -- A Bethlehem couple was arrested in Wilton after police said they became aggressive toward a worker from the Department of Children and Families during a supervised visit with their child in Wilton. Police received a 911 call on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from somebody claiming that someone was trying to take their child. Police quickly responded to the area of Belden Hill Road and Wolfpit Road in Wilton. When officers arrived, they learned that a supervised visit with the Department of Children and Families had been cut short due to the aggressive behavior of the biological parents,…

by Casey Donahue

11/01/2017

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Harassing, Stalking Ex-Girlfriend In Wilton WILTON, Conn. — A 25-year-old Washington, D.C. man was charged with stalking and harassing an ex-girlfriend who lives in Wilton, according to the Hour. The Wilton resident told police in February that she had been receiving unsolicited text messages and phone calls from David Susskind, 25, an ex-boyfriend, according to the Hour. The messages were sent continuously over the course of a month, according to the Hour. Police were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Susskind in April, but were unable to track him down, the Hour reported. Susskind turned himself in to police on Monday night and …

by Casey Donahue

11/01/2017

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