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.

I-95 Crash With Possible Ejection

2020-07-26@1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash on I-95 northbound with a person ejected from the car.  Firefighters have their ladder truck set up and using their thermal imaging cameras trying to locate the victim in the wooded area.  They have not been able to locate anyone so they may have fled the scene.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2020-07-25@11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting on Atwater Street near Park Avenue.  Police are saying a street fight erupted into shots fired and the victim was shot in the lower extremity and had non-life-threatening injuries.  The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in a private vehicle.      

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Crash

UPDATE: The pedestrian struck on July 25, 2020, has been identified as 31-year-old Edward Torres of Bridgeport Connecticut.  He continues to be treated at St. Vincent’s Hospital.   Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On July 25, 2020 at approximately 11:36 pm Bridgeport Police Patrol Officers, Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene of a serious crash on Main St just south of Vincellette St near the entrance to Merritt Canteen. An unidentified male was operating a white Mitsubishi Lancer bearing CT Registration AT47297 northbound on Main St and as he approached the intersection of Vincellette St he rear-ended an unknown black vehicle. Refer to CFS  #2000061308 for a crash report. According to witnesses the 2 operators exited their vehicles and got into a physical altercation in…

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Telehealth Law Passes

During the pandemic, telehealth has made it safe and convenient for individuals to receive care from their doctors from the safety of their own homes. For the first time in Connecticut, insurance companies are treating in-person visits and virtual visits equally, and this provision applies to both mental and physical healthcare. HB 6001, "An Act Concerning Telehealth," would expand access to telehealth and continue to waive the customary restrictions on online medical health care services so that patients can continue to be attended to in the comfort of their own home for months to come.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Westport Weekend Beach Traffic and Possible Overcrowding May Result in Closures

Westport, CT – Residents are reminded once again that weekend traffic and possible overcrowding at town beaches may result in early closure. In an abundance of caution and to ensure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the beach reaches a capacity where it is deemed impossible to maintain social distancing, it will be closed to additional beachgoers. Signage at key intersections on local roadways will inform drivers if the beach is closed, and traffic will be diverted from the area. Drop-offs and parking on local streets to avoid the parking lots will not be allowed. Residents who wish to spend the day at the beach are advised to arrive before 10 am. If the beach closes, it…

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