Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Fairfield News: First Responders Rescue Suicide Victim

9:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Westport CT-- How about some likes for Fairfield first responders?  Westport Police called Fairfield Police looking for someone wanting to take their life.  Fairfield Police located the person's vehicle in the Cascade section of Lake Mohegan. After an extensive search along with K-9 the person was located and taken for treatment.   This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Pizza Thrown At Customer

6:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The police were called to Dominoes Pizza at 4308 where the customer went to complain to the store.  The delivery person allegedly threw the pizza at her and grabbed her wrist.  The customer says she has the incident on video that took place at Embassy Towers.  The delivery person is on another delivery according to radio reports.   This report is made possible by our FRIENDLY sponsor who won't throw food at you!  

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Westport News: Back To School Tips

(Westport, CT) - With the Westport Public Schools beginning on August 31 st , 2017 the Westport Police Department will be out in force targeting traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Westport Officers will be targeting drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones, near bus stops and those that disregard school bus signals in town. The Westport Police Department is committing to protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urge commuters to allow for extra time as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequent stops, as well as children who will be…

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AMR Heroes

How about some likes for the unsung heroes at AMR?  On Sunday morning just after 3am their personnel were dispatched to the Stratford Avenue Bridge for a woman in her early 20's ready to jump off the bridge in an attempt to end her life.  AMR was first on the scene was able to keep the woman from jumping until police arrived.  Police were able to detain the woman and she was transported by the same personnel to Bridgeport Hospital.  Way to go AMR and Bridgeport Police!  

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Stratford News: KIDS DAY” AT THE STRATFORD FARMERS MARKET IS BACK!

STRATFORD, CT—The Town of Stratford will be hosting its second annual “Kids Day” at the Stratford Farmers Market on Monday, August 28th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Paradise Green in Stratford, CT.   This fun-filled back-to-school event provides a variety of healthy activities perfect for the whole family. This event will  feature healthy cooking demonstrations from Cooking Matters,  gardening and nature activities, a chance to moon bounce,  yoga, ukulele lessons, health information, music from  Music Together, touch-a-truck with the Stratford Fire Department, story-time with the Stratford Library, giveaways, and much more!   Kid’s Day at the Stratford Farmers Market is part of a larger initiative to increase access to healthy, locally grown foods as a partner with Get Healthy CT Coalition. Get…

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