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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

Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Murder Of Norwalk Woman, 52 NORWALK, Conn. — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for strangling a Norwalk woman to death in her home last June, according to the Hour. James Cunningham had been arrested last November in connection with the murder of Marian Alexander, 52, of Norwalk. Alexander was found dead inside her Arch Street home on June 17, 2016, and police determined that she had been strangled to death. After an investigation, police identified Cunningham as a suspect in the case, and he was arrested on charges of murder and second-degree larceny. Related story: Norwalk man charged with 52-ye…

by Daily Voice

12/18/2017

Police & Fire

Bethel Police Locate Missing 13-Year-Old Girl UPDATE: The missing teen has been located, Bethel Police said Original story: BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Police are asking for help locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Ava Graham is described as a very slender, 13-year-old female who was last seen at home with her family on Jacobs Lane. She is believed to be wearing black leggings with a long sleeved black shirt, and possibly a gray Bethel Track and Field sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bethel Police Department at (203) 744-7900.

by Casey Donahue

12/18/2017

Police & Fire

Car Thieves Targeting Local Gyms, Trumbull Police Warn TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull Police are alerting residents that car thieves are targeting local gyms and stealing cars while the owners work out. Eight cars have been stolen at the L.A. Fitness gym at the Westfield Trumbull Mall over the past month, according to police. In each case, the owners had left their keys unattended, either inside of clothing or in gym lockers that were left unsecured, police said. Police said they have been working with mall security and gym management to warn patrons of the recent thefts, and to identify those responsible. Residents should always safeguard their …

by Casey Donahue

12/18/2017

News

Stocker Out As Norwalk Economic Development Director: Report NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Economic Development Director Elizabeth Stocker is leaving her position after three years, according to the Hour. Mayor Harry Rilling told the Hour last week that Stocker would be leaving, and that the city would be moving forward and figuring out how to continue with the economic development process and attracting new business to the city. Stocker was appointed in 2014 as part of a plan to bring new businesses and investments to the city. She had previously served as Newtown's director of economic and community development and planning since 1990, and as an assist…

by Daily Voice

12/18/2017

Schools

Ivanka Trump Meets With Students In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Ivanka Trump made an appearance in Fairfield County on Monday to speak with students at the Norwalk Early College Academy at Norwalk High School, according to the Hour. Trump, the first daughter and a senior advisor at the White House, met with students along with IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, and engaged in a panel conversation on Monday morning, according to Norwalk Public Schools. Trump discussed the importance of modern skills and career education. NECA is offered through a partnership between Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk Community College and IBM. Students in NECA complet…

by Daily Voice

12/18/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police Officer James Bodnar Retires After 30 Years FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Police Department recently congratulated Officer James Bodnar on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service. Bodnar served for many years as an accident investigator, and was a vital asset in the Accident investigation Unit as well as in many other areas of the department. "Hid dedication and experience will long benefit our agency as a direct result of the skills and knowledge he has passed on to other officers," the department said. "Officer Bodnar’s calm demeanor and attention to detail will truly be missed and he will always be a …

by Casey Donahue

12/18/2017

News

Bridgeport Men Sentenced For Break-In At Weston Home WESTON, Conn. — A trio of Bridgeport burglars were sentenced to four years in jail after breaking into a Weston home last September and fleeing into the woods, according to the Stamford Advocate. On the afternoon of Sept. 28, 2016, a resident of a home on Hidden Spring Drive in Weston returned home to find three people breaking into his home, according to police. The three burglars, identified as Francis Tarik, 18, Leequaje Jackson, 21, and Cameron King, 17, of Bridgeport, fled on foot, leaving their car in the driveway, police said. Related story: 2 Bridgeport men, juvenile, charged in bre…

by Daily Voice

12/18/2017

Politics

Duff To Introduce Connecticut Net Neutrality Legislation In 2018 NORWALK, Conn. – Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff announced that he will introduce net neutrality legislation next year after the Federal Communications Commission rolled back national net neutrality regulations last week. Duff, a Democrat who represents Norwalk and Darien, announced on Friday that he will introduce the legislation during the 2018 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly. “Small businesses and consumers will be the biggest losers as a result of the FCC’s damaging discarding of net neutrality rules,” said Duff. “Preserving open internet is good for…

by Casey Donahue

12/18/2017

Police & Fire

Car Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen At Darien Ice Rink DARIEN, Conn. -- Someone smashed the windows of a car while it was parked at Darien Ice Rink and stole two purses on Saturday, Dec. 9, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the rink on Old Kings Highway North on a report of a robbery and met with the owner of a 2017 Nissan Rogue. She told police that she had parked the car on the side of the building at around 1:30 p.m. While inside the rink, an announcement was made at around 2:50 p.m. that a car matching hers had been seen with its windows smashed. She went outside and saw that windows had been smashed, and that two purses that…

by Casey Donahue

12/16/2017

Neighbors

FriendsGiving Dinner Raises $100K For Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum NORWALK, Conn. – Although adults were treated to a fabulous feast at the second annual FriendsGiving event hosted by Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, children are the ones who will ultimately benefit from the successful fundraiser. More than 120 guests enjoyed the exquisite, Thanksgiving-inspired dinner created by Chef Matthew John on Nov. 9. Museum supporters helped raise over $100,000 for the nonprofit museum’s Open Arms Accessibility initiative. “We certainly give thanks for everyone who contributed to the success of this sold-out event,” said Rhonda Kiest, president and CEO of Stepp…

by Daily Voice

12/16/2017

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