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.

Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

6:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dry chemical extinguisher was not enough to put out this fire in the console of this car on Moody Avenue.  It was put using a fire hose.  I guess you can say this car went from hot rod to car pool...   Carro en Fuego 6:44pm – #Fairfield CT – Un extintor químico seco no fue suficiente para apagar este fuego en la consola de este carro en la Avenida de Moody. Se apagó usando una manguera.

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a fire at 166 Bond Street.  When they arrived they found heavy fire on the second floor. Firefighters were quick to knock the fire down within ten minutes.  Three fire lines were used.  So far one adult and five children will need aid from the Red Cross.  Every human made it out safely but one mother cat passed, but her two kittens survived.       Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 4:44pm – #Bridgeport CT – Los bomberos respondieron a un incendio en la 166 Calle de Bond. Cuando llegaron encontraron fuego pesado en el segundo piso. Los bomberos trabajaron rápido para derribar el fuego en diez minutos. Se utilizaron “tres líneas” de fuego. Hasta ahora, un adulto…

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Governor’s Changed Plans For Tolls- Not Just For Trucks Anymore

I recently announced a reinvigorated economic development team, whose mission it is to promote and champion Connecticut to businesses who wish to locate or grow here. On paper, we have it all — access to world-class talent; equidistant between Boston and New York without the exceptionally high cost of living; vibrant cultural and educational institutions. But our reputation in one area in particular precedes us, and not in a good way. Our economic development team must be prepared to answer the question that everyone who knows anything about Connecticut will ask: “What about the congestion on your highways?”   Beyond an inconvenience, the crushing congestion we experience on I-95, I-91, I-84 and the Merritt Parkway, in particular, is a real…

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Bridgeport News: Free The Shelters A Success!

#Bridgeport, CT— Bridgeport Animal Control hosted a "Free the Shelters" weekend Friday February 8th through Sunday February 10th that was sponsored by the non-profit organization "Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals.”   This adoption weekend was a huge success for 21 dogs and three (3) cats that were adopted and found new owners and new “forever homes.”  Currently, there are just two dogs in care of BAC that are available for adoption.    The Bridgeport Animal Control is proud to announce, “this is the least amount of dogs that BAC has ever had in-house, and by the way, these two remaining dogs are available for adoption,” said Sergeant Stacey Lyons.   “The event was a complete success and I am extremely thankful for everyone who adopted these amazing new family pets.”  …

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound at the exit 2 on ramp. Even though its on the on-ramp it is certain to slow traffic.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidentes 10:00AM--#Bridgeport CT--un accidente en la I-95 norte en la salida 2 en la rampa. Aún que el accidente está en la rampa el trafico esta atrasado

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a suspect on foot in the backyards near Maplewood/Hazelwood Avenue.  K-9 from Fairfield sent.  I don't know what he is wanted for.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policia busca un sospechoso 10:50pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía está buscando un sospechoso, a pie en los patios traseros cerca de Maplewood/Hazelwood Avenue. K-9 de Fairfield está en camino. No sé sabe el crimen.

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Crashes

10:40pm--#Ansonia CT--#cttraffic--A three-car crash on Route 8 northbound just north of the Westfield Avenue on ramp.   10:10pm--#Easton CT-- A rollover crash  on Black Rock Turnpike just north of North Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Accidentes 10:40pm – #Ansonia CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente de tres carros en la ruta 8 hacia el norte, justo al rampa de la Avenida Westfield. 10:10pm – #Easton CT – Un accidente que causo un carro a voltearse en Black Rock Turnpike justo al norte de la avenida North.

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Bridgeport News: Murder Arrest

#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, detectives arrested Glenn Pettway (DOB: 10-26-93 of 564 East Main St) for his role in the February 26, 2018 murder Alfanso Anderson at the Sunny Side Inn, located at 174 Lake Street. It is believed that the murder was committed while Pettway was attempting to collect a debt owed to a prostitute and that Anderson was mistakenly identified as the man that owed the debt. No evidence was uncovered to believe that Anderson had any connection to Pettway, the prostitute, or that he had engaged in any illegal conduct; it appears that he was a truly innocent victim. Pettway is charged with Murder, Felony Murder, Criminal Possession of a Pistol, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit,…

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Bridgeport News: Store Break-In

12:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Big Deli Grocery at 2489 East Main Street was broken into.  When the owner entered the store to investigate the robber pushed the owner aside and ran down East Main Street on foot.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un robo en una tienda 12:38pm – #Bridgeport CT – Big Deli Grocery en la 2489 calle East Main fueron robados. Cuando el propietario entró en la tienda para investigar el ladrón empujó al propietario a un lado y corrió por East Main Street a pie.

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