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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Darien Police Warn Of Increased Coyote Sightings Darien Police Warn Of Increased Coyote Sightings Darien Police Warn Of Increased Coyote Sightings
Darien Police Warn Of Increased Coyote Sightings DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien police have received numerous reports of coyotes in the area and are offering tips to residents on how they can stay safe. Police said residents have reported coyote sightings and some attacks on pets. Coyotes have become more common and occasionally prey on small pets, leading to increased public concern about coyotes attacking people, especially children. Although some coyotes may exhibit bold behavior near humans, Darien Animal Control Officer Chip Stahl said, "Coyote attacks on humans are extremely rare, however aggressive behavior toward small dogs is common…

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Ridgefield, CT
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Ridgefield Students Pen Books Inspired By Scientific Research Ridgefield Students Pen Books Inspired By Scientific Research Ridgefield Students Pen Books Inspired By Scientific Research
Ridgefield Students Pen Books Inspired By Scientific Research RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Ridgefield High School juniors Jennifer Schwartz, John Diorio and Alexandra DiGiacomo were so inspired by their experience in the school’s Science Research program that they have self-published books about their experience and research topics. The program allows students to pick a science topic that interests them and research it for three years. The students conduct independent research, read scientific journals, study under mentors in real labs and present their findings in a symposium their senior year. The program is led by teachers Michael Yagid, Patrick Hughes and…

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Westport, CT
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No One Was In Danger During Westport Temple Israel Incident, President Says No One Was In Danger During Westport Temple Israel Incident, President Says No One Was In Danger During Westport Temple Israel Incident, President Says
No One Was In Danger During Westport Temple Israel Incident, President Says WESTPORT, Conn. -- The president of Temple Israel in Westport called it "extremely disturbing" but said "fortunately, no one was in danger" after two unarmed men attempted to disrupt a luncheon Tuesday for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.   The incident began when the two men appeared at the door and noisily attempted to disrupt the luncheon just before 1 p.m., said Steven Phillips, president of Temple Israel.  "Their intent appears to have been to protest and create a disturbance," Phillips said in a statement to the membership. The men were confronted by Executive Director Lisa G…

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by Casey Donahue and Karen Tensa
Westport, CT
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Westport Schools Placed On Lockdown As Protesters Enter Temple Israel Westport Schools Placed On Lockdown As Protesters Enter Temple Israel Westport Schools Placed On Lockdown As Protesters Enter Temple Israel
Westport Schools Placed On Lockdown As Protesters Enter Temple Israel WESTPORT, Conn. -- Several Westport schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday after two men attempted to protest a talk involving members of the Israeli Defense Force at the nearby Temple Israel, police said. Daniel Fischer, 25, and Gregory Williams, 25, of New Haven were each charged with first-degree criminal trespass and second-degree breach of peace. Each was released on $1,500 bond and will appear in court May 21. Police received a call around 1 p.m. that Fischer and Williams were protesting at Temple Israel, where a talk was being held with members of the IDF. Shortly after the i…

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Norwalk, CT
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Police: Norwalk Man Tried To Escape Hospital, Fight Doctors Police: Norwalk Man Tried To Escape Hospital, Fight Doctors Police: Norwalk Man Tried To Escape Hospital, Fight Doctors
Police: Norwalk Man Tried To Escape Hospital, Fight Doctors NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was arrested Monday after police said he tried to escape from Norwalk Hospital and then proceeded to shout racial slurs and profanity at staff. Michael Trombetta, 27, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and will appear in court May 21. Trombetta was being treated at the hospital Monday afternoon when he tried to escape and started walking down the hill on Maple Street, police said. When nurses and security tried to follow him, he shouted at them to get away and yelled racial slurs, saying he was exercising his freedom of speech, according to po…

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Norwalk, CT
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Two Men Injured In South Norwalk Drive-By Shooting Two Men Injured In South Norwalk Drive-By Shooting Two Men Injured In South Norwalk Drive-By Shooting
Two Men Injured In South Norwalk Drive-By Shooting NORWALK, Conn. -- Two men were injured in a drive-by shooting in South Norwalk late Monday night, police said. The shooting occurred in the area of South Main Street and Raymond Street shortly before 11 p.m. Monday, police said. A 27-year-old man walked into police headquarters and told officers that he had been shot. He had suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his hip, police said. Officers were dispatched to the area and found a 60-year-old man sitting on the sidewalk, police said. He had also been shot in the hip, police said. Both men were taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatmen…

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by Casey Donahue
Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Selectmen Tetreau, Marmion Announce Bid For Re-Election Fairfield Selectmen Tetreau, Marmion Announce Bid For Re-Election Fairfield Selectmen Tetreau, Marmion Announce Bid For Re-Election
Fairfield Selectmen Tetreau, Marmion Announce Bid For Re-Election FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Selectman Sheila Marmion said they want to focus on expanding services, keeping taxes low and maintaining the town as a destination for arts, culture and dining as they announced their re-election campaign Monday. Tetreau and Marmion, both Democrats, announced their campaigns for re-election at a meeting of the Democratic Town Committee on Monday night. Tetreau was appointed interim first selectman in June 2011 to replace former First Selectman Kenneth Flatto. Before that, he served on the Representative Town Meeting, the Tow…

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Darien, CT
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I-95 Resurfacing To Impact Overnight Traffic In Darien I-95 Resurfacing To Impact Overnight Traffic In Darien I-95 Resurfacing To Impact Overnight Traffic In Darien
I-95 Resurfacing To Impact Overnight Traffic In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Resurfacing work on I-95 in Darien and Norwalk will impact evening and overnight traffic in Darien, according to police. The state Department of Transportation will commence resurfacing of the highway in both the northbound and southbound directions starting Monday night. The project is expected to be completed in November. Work will be done almost every night. On some nights, there may be simultaneous road work in both directions. When road work begins in Darien, traffic on Boston Post Road (Route 1), Tokeneke Road (Route 136) and Noroton Avenue is expected to be signi…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Pug Attacks Woman, Terrier At Darien-Stamford Border Pug Attacks Woman, Terrier At Darien-Stamford Border Pug Attacks Woman, Terrier At Darien-Stamford Border
Pug Attacks Woman, Terrier At Darien-Stamford Border DARIEN, Conn. -- A woman reported that she and her dog were attacked by a pug while walking near the Darien-Stamford border last week, police said. The 57-year-old Stamford woman was walking her Jack Russell terrier near the intersection of West Avenue and Park Lane when the attack occurred, Darien police said. A small brown pug appeared and started to attack her terrier, who jumped up into her arms, the woman told police said. The woman sustained three separate scratches on her right leg but did not require medical attention, police said. The pug was not on a leash or with an owner,…

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by Casey Donahue
Westport, CT
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Westport Police: Women Tried To Hide Shoplifted Items Inside Ottoman Westport Police: Women Tried To Hide Shoplifted Items Inside Ottoman Westport Police: Women Tried To Hide Shoplifted Items Inside Ottoman
Westport Police: Women Tried To Hide Shoplifted Items Inside Ottoman WESTPORT, Conn. -- Two women were arrested at a Home Goods store in Westport after police said they tried to steal merchandise by hiding it inside an ottoman. Shenice Green, 28, of Bridgeport, and Mierieke Blackwood, 28, of the Bronx, N.Y., were each charged with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Green was also charged with interfering with an officer and breach of peace. Blackwood posted $500 bond and Green posted $1,000 bond, and both will appear in court May 19. Officers responded to Home Goods on Saturday afternoon on a report of a disturbance, poli…

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