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.

3 Alarm Fire

Norwalk Firefighters are on the scene of a 3 alarm fire on Stuart Avenue. According to unconfirmed radio reports everyone safely made it out of the home. Firefighters have brought most of the fire under control and are checking to see whether it spread to other areas of the home. 2026-07-11@10:31pm #Norwalk CT

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Monroe News: Three-Car Crash Stretches EMS Resources

A three-car crash with entrapment at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Shelton Road/Route 110 in Monroe injured six people, including one person who was trapped in a vehicle. Mutual aid from surrounding towns was requested as crews worked to treat the injured and free the trapped occupant. Unconfirmed radio reports said three trauma alerts were taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. 07/06/2026@6:28PM

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Bridgeport News: Firefighters Battle Sheridan Street Fire

Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Sheridan Street in Bridgeport around 9:00pm on July 4th for a building fire. Deputy Chief Cody said companies arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the building. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, knocked down the main body of the fire, and remained on scene for extensive overhaul, chasing hot spots throughout the building to make sure the fire was completely out. Cody said the crews had already been busy and were working in warm conditions, but were being rehabbed on scene. One firefighter was evaluated for a heat-related illness, but the injury was not considered serious. A witness told DoingItLocal the fire may have been caused by a lightning…

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Stratford News: Marianna’s Pantry Celebrates Ribbon Cutting At Stratford Location

Marianna’s Pantry celebrated a ribbon cutting at its Stratford location, marking a new chapter for the family-owned café after moving from Trumbull to 7365 Main Street in Oronoque Plaza. The business is owned by sisters Melissa Cotto and Marina DeCarli, who built Marianna’s Pantry around family, food, and community. The café offers specialty coffees, fresh baked goods, breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, and take-home meals made with fresh, local ingredients. Marianna’s Pantry is named after the sisters’ mother, Marianna DeCarli, whose kindness, work ethic, and love for family inspired the business. The family’s Italian roots are also reflected throughout the menu, including sandwiches and items named after family members, such as Frankie, Alexandra, Liana, Christian, and Nonno, among many others. Melissa said…

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