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.
Bridgeport

Bridgeport Is Storm Ready

May 21, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) today received the National Weather Service’s StormReady designation in recognition of efforts and ongoing preparations to make the community safer for severe weather conditions through emergency readiness and procedures. Director of OEMHS Scott Appleby said, “Everyone plays a role in preparing for hazards. Over the past several years, we as a city experienced some devastating damages due to severe weather. Damages from the 2010 Tornado, Super Storm Sandy, Tropical Storm Irene and our September Flash Flooding event, to name a few, are still etched in our minds. As the Bridgeport Emergency Communications and Operations Center (ECOC), we want to ensure that we and the residents are prepared now…

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State News

Connecticut Tries To Woo Businesses Over Abortion

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Dear Alabama, Georgia and Missouri Women-Owned Businesses,  Your state legislature’s recent decision to severely curb women’s reproductive rights is sending shockwaves across the country, including in the business world. Condemnation of this extreme measure has been swift and calls for corporate boycotts grow stronger by the day.  This is clearly an issue that won't be going away any time soon.  As a staunch supporter of women’s rights, we are appalled at these actions that erode the ability of women to make informed decisions about their health and bodies.  If you are as concerned as we are about this issue, we would urge you to relocate your operations to a state that supports the rights of women and whose actions and…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Homicide Victim Identified

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On May 19, 2019 at 2128 hours, an assault was reported at 731 Noble Avenue (Mambo Grocery). Upon arrival officers found the victim, Miguel Lopez 10/24/63, lying on the floor inside this location. Lopez was unable to communicate with officers and was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the assault. The assault may have occurred over a dispute involving money owed to the assailants. Three Hispanic males can be seen on surveillance video chasing Lopez. One male attacks Lopez with a long wood stick or bat, and a second male is seen kicking Lopez repeatedly while he is on the ground.   Any officer who may have information about this…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Boat Takes On Water

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-20 @ 4:40pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters from the marine unit helping a boat at the mouth of the Housatonic River for a boat taking on water.  According to radio reports the boat is in 3-4 feet of water and the boat intentionally drove it aground to prevent it from sinking.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Stratford: Bote en el agua 2019-05-20 @ 4:40pm – #Stratford CT – Bomberos de la unidad marina ayudando a un bote en la boca del río Housatonic por que un bote en el agua. Según los informes de la radio, el boto está en 3-4 pies de agua y el barco intencionalmente lo condujo para evitar que se hundiera.

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Fairfield

Merritt Crash

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-20 @ 3:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A two car crash reported on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 44 for your commuting pleasure.   Accidente en el Merritt 2019-05-20 @ 3:49pm – #Fairfield CT – #cttraffic – Un choque de dos carros reportado en el Merritt Parkway en dirección norte cerca de la salida 44 para su placer de viaje.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Scooter

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-20 @ 3:05pm--#Bridgeport News: Reports of a child being hit by a scooter near the train station on Water Street.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Niño que fue golpeado por un scooter 2019-05-20 @ 3:05pm-noticias #Bridgeport: Informes de un niño que fue golpeado por un scooter cerca de la estación de tren en la calle Water.

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Valley

Shelton News: Gas Main Break

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Riverdale Diner and the old Latex Foam building being evacuated due to the gas. UPDATE: EMS reporting two patients.  So it sounds like two incidents at the same time.   2019-05-20 @ 3:03pm--#Shelton CT-- First dispatched as a rollover accident on River Road between Constitution and Rocky Rest now reporting a blown gas main.  Uncertain if it is two separate incidents but the roadway is shutdown in both directions.   This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:   Noticias de Shelton: Tubo se Gas roto 2019-05-20 @ 3:00PMish – #Fairfield — Evite el norte de Benson Road cerca de Hanford Drive con tres heridos según los informes de radio Estan evacuado Riverdale Diner y el viejo…

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Fairfield Valley

Fairfield News: Crash

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-20 @ 3:00PMish--#Fairfield -- Avoid North Benson Road near Hanford Drive with three injured according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Noticias de Fairfield: Accidente 2019-05-20 @ 3:00PMish – #Fairfield — Evite el norte de Benson Road cerca de Hanford Drive con tres heridos según los informes de radio

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-20 @ 11:25pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- A man showed up to Bridgeport Hospital with stab wounds.  The incident took place at Brooks and Arctic Street according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Bridgeport: Hombre fue puñalado 2019-05-20 @ 11:25pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un hombre apareció en el hospital de Bridgeport con puñaladas. El incidente pasó en la calle Brooks y Arctic según los informes de radio.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man With Noose Around Neck Keeps Police Busy

May 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-20 @ 11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 400 block of Grant Street for a suicidal male.  The man ran through backyards on Grant, Prince, and Summerfield Avenue with neighbors reporting his whereabouts and that he had a noose around his neck and it appeared he was cutting himself.  Police were able to calm the man on Summerfield Avenue and were able to get him transported to the hospital.  Frank Recchia of News 12 reported that there was a significant spike in suicides in Bridgeport and will have a report on it later in the week.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Hombre con soga alrededor de su cuello 2019-05-20 @ 11:11pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía fue llamada a…

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