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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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Neighbors

Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…

by Daily Voice

01/01/2018

Neighbors

Darien Tree Conservancy Celebrates Milestone, Welcomes New Board Members DARIEN, Conn. -- Tree Conservancy of Darien celebrated the significant milestone of installing over 600 trees in town at its year-end board of directors meeting on Dec. 5. In addition to reviewing agenda and budget items for the coming year, the local nonprofit also welcomed two new members to its board. Since its inception in 2010, TCD has planted trees at I-95 exits 11 and 13, the Darien train station, along Ledge Road, Darien town beaches, Spring Grove and Veterans cemeteries and Town Hall. It has donated trees to all of Darien’s public schools, Post 53, Darien Community Association, the…

by Daily Voice

01/01/2018

Lifestyle

Stamford EMS Offers EMT Class Beginning This Week STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford EMS is offering an Emergency Medical Technician course that begins on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The course is a first step in preparing for the life-saving profession, or preparation for anyone who wants to be ready in an emergency. EMTs are trained to give Basic Life Support treatments, such as performing CPR, bandaging wounds, stabilizing broken bones and resuscitate drowning victims. In most emergencies, this care is enough to manage patients until they arrive at the hospital. As a profession, EMTs respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service…

by Daily Voice

01/01/2018

News

Westport Chase, Christmas Fire Top This Week's News In Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The week between Christmas and New Year's is often a slow one, but Fairfield County still saw its share of crime and other news. Here are some of the most-read stories of the week, as reported by the Daily Voice. Five people were charged with attempting to break into cars in Westport on Tuesday. Police said that they crashed into a police cruiser while trying to escape the scene, but were eventually tracked down and taken into custody. Two people were injured and seven were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in Fairfield on Christmas night. The home on Mo…

by Casey Donahue

12/31/2017

Police & Fire

Right To Remain Fashionable: Ridgefield Police Get New Uniform In 2018 RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield police officers will look a little different in 2018 when they begin sporting new blue uniforms. Members of the Ridgefield Police Department will make the change from the previous gray uniform to the new blue uniform beginning on Jan. 1, 2018. The Board of Police Commissioners and the Chief of Police researched and reviewed the change, and made the decision after input from department staff. The new uniform will be a traditional midnight blue, incorporating the current uniform patch, and will have embroidered rank insignias and officer names. The current gra…

by Casey Donahue

12/31/2017

Neighbors

Stepping Stones Donates BooZoo Plush Toys To Stamford Hospital NORWALK, Conn. -- The Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk recently made a cuddly donation of Boo Zoo plush toys to brighten the days of children staying at Stamford Hospital. Robert Townes, Director of Community Advocacy at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Jennifer Becker, Manager of Grants at the Norwalk-based children’s museum, and Cynthia Brandt, a Business Development Consultant at Stepping Stones, delivered 53 BooZoo plush toys to Stamford Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency and Pediatric Departments. The stuffed animals, donated by museum visitors, supporters and staff, wer…

by Casey Donahue

12/31/2017

Police & Fire

Kyle Navin To Face Trial For Parents' Murder In 2018 The Daily Voice is closing out 2017 by looking back at some of the most popular stories of the year. Kyle Navin of Bridgeport, who has been charged with the 2015 murder of his parents, turned down a plea deal in December and will face trial in 2018. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Kyle Navin has rejected a plea deal that would see him serve 60 years in prison for the murder of his parents, and will instead go to trial for the charges, according to the Connecticut Post. Navin, 29, is accused of murdering his parents, Jeanette and Jeffrey Navin of Easton, in 2015 and burying them in the yard of a Weston…

by Daily Voice

12/31/2017

News

Top Stories Of 2017: A Year Of Crime, Tragedy & Change In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A Greenwich sexual assault arrest made national headlines. Former FBI Director James Comey sold his Westport home at a loss. Residents flocked to new restaurants that opened and old favorites that returned. Fairfield County certainly saw its share of big news stories in 2017. Here are some of the most-read stories of the year, as reported by the Daily Voice. January: A well-known Greenwich Republican and a member of the town's Representative Town Meeting was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault. A town employee said that Christopher von K…

by Daily Voice

12/31/2017

News

Danbury Sets Christmas Tree Pick Up Schedule DANBURY, Conn. – The city of Danbury will begin picking up live Christmas trees on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Residents must place their live trees curbside for pick-up. Everything must be removed from the tree in order for it to be picked up. The city will not accept trees still containing decorations, tinsel, lights, tree stands or other items. This program is for live trees only. No artificial trees will be picked up. Danbury’s Highway Department will pick-up trees through Jan. 31, weather permitting. Residents are encouraged to place their live trees curbside as close to Jan, 2 as possible to a…

by Casey Donahue

12/31/2017

Police & Fire

Bad News Of 2017: Unusual Crimes In Fairfield County's Top Stories FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- From elected officials accused of sexual assault to Instagram models robbing banks, 2017 saw its fair share of unusual crimes in Fairfield County. There were also several shootings, murders, drug busts and robberies throughout the year. Here are some of the most-read crime stories from 2017, as reported by the Daily Voice. January: A well-known Greenwich Republican and a member of the town's Representative Town Meeting was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault. A town employee said that Christopher von Keyserling said told her that he no l…

by Daily Voice

12/31/2017

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