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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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Lifestyle

Greenwich Mom Makes A Statement With New Luxury Lifestyle Brand GREENWICH, Conn. -- Brooke Bohnsack of Greenwich is to philanthropic and lifestyle events as rosé wine is to summer. She is the person non-profits, businesses and high-profile individuals call upon to add elements of excitement to their most valued moments, celebrations and fundraisers. As wife to banker,Nicholas Bohnsack, and mother to Chase (6), Walker (5), and Hudson (4), she manages to stay ahead of current trends and connected to desirable venues and destinations. Her mission now is to share her passion for celebrating life with her family (tagged as the #DreamTeam on social media), fr…

by Daily Voice

07/03/2017

Neighbors

Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Hit The Links For Charity NORWALK, Conn. -- Knights of Columbus councils are known for serving the greater good of their parishes and local communities, and many times they work as individual councils. Two years ago, Councils 14360 at St. Matthew Norwalk and 11077 at Our Lady of the Assumption Fairfield discovered if they joined together to work on a major project, they could do even more for both of their parishes and communities. This realization led to the two councils hooking up to host a charity golf tournament which started in 2016. The two councils once again came together to host the second annual Sword &…

by Casey Donahue

07/02/2017

Lifestyle

Donate Your Used Books To Mark Twain Library's Book Fair REDDING, Conn. – The organizers of the Mark Twain Library’s Book Fair have some advice for anyone thinking about spring cleaning projects and getting organized at home or around the office – donate your books to the Library to be recycled and also support a great cause. “When you donate books for the book fair, you’re really killing two birds with one stone,” said Jeanne Wendschuh, co-chair of the Book Fair. “First – you’re passing along the book for someone else to read and enjoy, and you’re also supporting the Library.” The Library will be accepting donations until Friday, July 31. After …

by Daily Voice

07/02/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Driver Charged With Drunken Driving Had PCP, Darien Police Say DARIEN, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was found with PCP in his car after being arrested on drunken driving charges on I-95 in Darien, according to police. At around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, an officer saw a car driving east on Post Road near the intersection of Old Kings Highway South, and a check of DMV records showed that the car's registration had expired in September of 2015, police said. The car was stopped after entering I-95 north, near the rest area. Police spoke with the driver, 28-year-old Ivan Melendez of Bridgeport, and detected the odor of alcohol, police said. Melendez's eyes …

by Casey Donahue

07/01/2017

Neighbors

Darien Student's Essay On National Parks Wins Statewide Contest DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien student Connor McNamara has won first place in the Connecticut State Daughters of the American Revolution Fifth Grade Essay Contest. McNamara, the son of Christa and John McNamara, is a student at Royle School and was honored as Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter DAR Essay winner at a chapter reception in February. His essay was automatically entered into the state level contest. With more than 45 DAR Chapters in Connecticut, McNamara’s essay faced stiff competition. McNamara's essay titled “Celebrating a Century: America's National Parks,” describes the unparallel…

by Casey Donahue

06/29/2017

News

New Fairfield Rolls Out New Online Permitting Process NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- New Fairfield will be introducing online permitting for all "Building Stand Alone Permits" on July 5. Residents and contractors will be able to apply for permits and receive certificate of approvals from the comfort of their homes or offices, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residential and commercial permits will be coming soon. The town will expand this process to include permits issued by the Health and Zoning Departments in the near future. Contact the Building Department at (203) 312-5647 or email ekist@newfairfield.org for questions regarding the new service…

by Casey Donahue

06/29/2017

Police & Fire

Easton Police Welcome New K-9 T.J. To The Force EASTON, Conn. -- The Easton Police Department welcomed a new member to its ranks when new K-9 T.J. was dropped off on Monday. Frank Reda and Jimmy Loomer of Superior K-9 Services dropped T.J. off to the department. T.J. will be partnered with Officer Tamara French. "We would also like to thank the community for their continued support in this program," Easton Police said. According to the Easton Courier, T.J. is a 16-month-old German shepherd and is the first K-9 the department has had since previous K-9 Chase retired in 2013. Chase had been in service for 10 years with his partner and han…

by Casey Donahue

06/29/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Offer Fourth Of July Pet Safety Tips NORWALK, Conn. -- The Fourth of July holiday can be a scary and potentially dangerous time for pets, but the Norwalk Police Department is offering some tips to keep your furry friends safe this holiday. Keep all pets away from fireworks displays. Secure your pets inside during fireworks displays. Put the radio or television on to distract them from hearing fireworks. Do not play fetch with fireworks, Norwalk Police warn. They can severely injure or kill your pets when they explode. Loud noise phobias can cause pets to bite someone out of fear. They may also run away at the sound of the lou…

by Casey Donahue

06/29/2017

Police & Fire

Brooklyn Man Charged With Assault In Greenwich GREENWICH — A Brooklyn man was charged with pushing another person into a door in Greenwich, according to Greenwich Time. Police told Greenwich Time that 26-year-old Michael Malik was charged with third-degree assault on Sunday afternoon and given a $5,000 bond. The person who was pushed did not require medical treatment, Greenwich Time reported. Click here to read the Greenwich Time story.

by Casey Donahue

06/28/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Charged With 2014 Break-In At Norwalk Bagel Shop NORWALK, Conn. — A Bridgeport man was charged with trying to break into a bagel shop in Norwalk back in 2014 before employees chased him and an accomplice off, according to the Hour. Geraldo Basco, 49, was arrested on a warrant Wednesday and charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, the Hour reported. The other suspect in the case, Angel Rodriguez, was arrested in 2015. Related story: Bridgeport man charged with breaking into Norwalk bagel shop The arrest stems from an incident that took place at …

by Casey Donahue

06/28/2017

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