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Casey Donahue

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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

Ridgefield Rabbi Saddened By Latest Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Town RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Rabbi David L. Reiner of Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties said he was saddened by recent discoveries of anti-Semitic graffiti on two locations in Ridgefield. Ridgefield Police received reports on Sunday and Tuesday that swastikas had been found drawn on the Aldrich Museum and the Masonic Lodge in Ridgefield. The drawings appeared to have been drawn by the same person and were removed, but are part of a pattern of anti-Semitic drawings that have cropped up in town over recent months. Related story: Swastikas discovered at two locations in Ri…

by Casey Donahue

01/12/2018

Police & Fire

Bridgeport DMV Employee Charged With Stealing $80,000 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A former employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Bridgeport was arrested after police said she stole $79,000 while working for the DMV by exploiting a loop hole. State police launched an investigation in August after the Bridgeport office's manager discovered a large monetary discrepancy, state police said. The DMV notified the Office of the Connecticut State's Attorney, saying that it suspected an employee of misconduct at the office. An investigation was launched, and over the course of a several month-long investigation, detectives identified 47-year-ol…

by Casey Donahue

01/12/2018

Police & Fire

Norwalk Woman Charged With Hitting Cop After Crash NORWALK, Conn. — Police arrested a Norwalk woman after she reportedly fled from the scene of a car accident, hit an officer and failed a field sobriety test on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Hour. Police told the Hour that 32-year-old Lyndsey Phillips was involved in an accident at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Meadow Street just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. She had rear ended another car, causing injury to the other driver, according to the Hour. After the crash, police reported that Phillips fled from her car and into a nearby store, where she was found bleeding and sitting o…

by Daily Voice

01/11/2018

Police & Fire

Couple Beat In Road Rage Incident In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — A road rage incident led to a couple getting assaulted in a parking lot in Stamford Wednesday evening, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police told the Stamford Advocate that a man and woman driving on High Ridge Road at around 5:30 p.m. were cut off by a Honda Accord. When both cars pulled up to a light, the man and the driver of the Accord began yelling at each other, and eventually both cars pulled into the same parking lot, according to the Stamford Advocate. The man and the driver of the Honda continued to yell at each other, at which point the Honda driver began t…

by Daily Voice

01/11/2018

Police & Fire

Man Shot In The Head In Bridgeport Crashes Car Into Ambulance BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A man who was shot in the head in Bridgeport crashed into an ambulance while trying to drive himself to the hospital on Wednesday night, according to the Connecticut Post. Police told the Connecticut Post that the man may have been shot in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Stratford Avenue. Not much is known about the shooting, but police believe he may have been trying to get himself to the hospital when he crashed into an ambulance in the area of Central Avenue and Barnum Avenue, according to the Connecticut Post. The crash took place at around 8 p.m. When police arri…

by Daily Voice

01/11/2018

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Seek Suspects Who Stole Credit Cards From Car NORWALK, Conn. -- Police are seeking suspects who broke into a car at Planet Fitness in Norwalk and stole several credit cards. A car was broken into at the gym on Pearl Street on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, police said. Several credit cards were stolen and used at Walgreen's on Main Avenue. Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the persons of interest in the theft. Anyone with information can contact Detective Sura at (203) 854-3039. Anonymous tips can be left at the Norwalk Police Tip Line at (203) 854-3111. Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police websit…

by Casey Donahue

01/11/2018

Neighbors

'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford GREENWICH, Conn. -- "The Voice" winner and Stratford native Javier Colon will perform at the 10th annual Close to Home event in Greenwich this February to benefit the Pacific House Young Adult Program that helps young adults avoid a lifetime of homelessness. The popular yearly gathering will be held on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to raise money for the program. Colon will provide an exclusive solo performance, and will also perform special selections with talented musicians from local high schools. The event will also feature delicious dessert and food tasting's…

by Casey Donahue

01/11/2018

Neighbors

Darien Y Hosts Workshop For Women Returning To The Workforce DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien YMCA is once again hosting its "Graceful Transitions" workshop for women who are considering a return to work after having children. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Darien Y. The five-hour workshop will help women begin to navigate the transition back to work with grace, openness and a perspective of growth. It will not deliver "tips and tricks," but will rather focus on identifying values, purpose, vision and creating a narrative for change. Participants will emerge inspired, nourished, connected and …

by Casey Donahue

01/11/2018

Neighbors

Student-Run 'So We Think We Can Dance' Returns To Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. – The popular showcase of talent, So We Think We Can Dance is back for its seventh year at the Darien Arts Center, where the student-run production has sold-out audiences for the past six years. Totally produced by DAC dance student volunteers, ages 10 to 18, the show returns to the DAC Weatherstone Studio with performances on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. DAC dance students manage all stages of creation and execution, and choreograph and perform approximately 17 dances that encompass many different styles of dance. The DAC dance program provides d…

by Daily Voice

01/11/2018

Politics

Discuss Local Politics With State Legislators Over Pizza In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The public is invited to meet with state legislators and discuss their priorities for 2018 over pizza at "Pie & Politics" hosted by the League of Women Voters of Westport. The information session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westport VFW Post, located at 465 Riverside Ave. The meeting will be moderated by Pat Porio, vice president for Program/Advocacy of the league. A variety of pizzas will be available, as well as a cash bar. Participating in the event will be Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26th District), Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28th Distri…

by Casey Donahue

01/11/2018

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