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.
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Homeowner Shoots Back

Oct 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Police said in a statement: "Patrol Officers responded to 277 Burritt Avenue, at approximately 0430 hours, on report of adisturbance.Upon arrival, Officers determined that the homeowner had exchanged gunfire with at leasttwo suspects who may have been attempting to steal one of his vehicles that were parked inhis driveway.Several gunshot rounds, fired by the suspect(s) hit the homeowner’s residence.There are no reported injuries at this time.The suspects fled the area in an unknown vehicle.Detective Mike Panton is conducting this investigation.Anyone with information about this incident can contact him @ (203) 385-4143 ormpanton@townofstratford.com." An alleged car thief picked on the wrong car tonight after attempting to break in to a car on Burritt Avenue near Milford Avenue in Stratford according…

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Bridgeport

School Bus Accident

Oct 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

EMS on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in the 600 block of Bishop Avenue. Unknown if there were any injuries, only AMR was on the scene evaluating the students. There is another crash involving a bus and motorcycle on Hollister Avenue. 2024-10-29@7:50am--#Bridgeport CT

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Bridgeport

Structure Fire

Oct 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to a porch fire on Sixth Street. Witnesses told me it started on the 3rd floor of the back porch, quickly spreading. Firefighters were able to get the upper hand despite stiff winds fan the flames. The fire marshal is on scene to investigate the cause of the fire. 2024-10-26@4:26pm--#bridgeportct #2024-10-26@4:26pm--#bridgeportct ##ctfirectfire

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Valley

Two Shot In Ansonia

Oct 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On October 26, 2024 at about 2:30 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department responded to 130 Father Salemi Drive, the Saint Sebastian Club, for a report of a shooting. Officers first on scene found a 27-year-old male Ansonia resident that had been shot multiple times in the torso. The male was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. During the investigation a second male gunshot victim was found, he was shot once in the buttocks. This male, a 26-year-old Ansonia resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury. Officers initially responded to the location at about 2:00 A.M. for a disturbance, where they found a party at the location that…

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Bridgeport

Klein Memorial Upgrades

Oct 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/256aRk-mvFs BRIDGEPORT—The Kline Memorial Auditorium, a historic theater serving the community since its opening in 1940, has begun a significant construction project—the first of its kind in the venue’s 84-year history. Executive Director Lawrence Caso shared insights into the long-awaited renovations, set to enhance both accessibility and functionality for patrons and staff alike. With approximately 70,000 visitors each year, the Kline Memorial is widely celebrated, but it has long faced limitations in accessibility. The new construction will address this by installing the venue’s first elevator, allowing patrons with mobility challenges to reach the mezzanine and enjoy the art gallery—a space that showcases rotating exhibits by local artists. The project also includes the addition of a ground-floor wheelchair-accessible restroom, a conference…

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