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.
Fairfield

Fairfield News: Health Insurance Open Enrollment for 2019

Oct 30, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October__, 2018) – It’s that time of the year for the annual health insurance open enrollment for private insurances, Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare’s open enrollment runs from October 15, 2018 – December 7, 2018, while The CT Health Exchange/Marketplace General open enrollment for the for the 2019 year runs from November 1, 2018 – December 15, 2018. All residents, who do not have health insurance coverage, are encouraged to visit: www.accesshealthct.com to determine eligibility. Those interested in Medicare open enrollment can attend various forums occurring in Fairfield during October and November.   Representatives from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA) will conduct these forums with the objective of improving the understanding of Medicare, providing relevant updates for…

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Bridgeport News: 4 Detained In Stolen Car Wanted In Shooting–Firearm Recovered

Oct 30, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

12:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- An alert Bridgeport Police Patrol Officer recognized a car wanted in a shooting at Trumbull Gardens earlier.  He was able to pull the car over on Old Town Road prior to the Route 8 entrance.  He held four masked men at gunpoint until backup arrived including mutual aid from Trumbull.  The car was confirmed stolen and a firearm was recovered.  The four were arrested without incident.  

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Bridgeport News: House Fire

Oct 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

4:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- This is what firefighters rolled up to in the 900 block of Lindley Street at Hunting Street.  Bridgeport Police was first on the scene and reported to the fire department that everyone was safely out of the home.  A primary and secondary search by the firefighters confirmed that.  Within 15 minutes of arrival, firefighters had the bulk of the fire out.  There were no reported injuries.  The fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause of the fire.  Special thanks to Allen Jelliffe for this photo!  

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Oct 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

9:44am  #Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to a report of a tree worker who had fallen from the bucket of a company’s vehicle. The fire department responded with a Rescue truck, Ladder truck, Fire engine, and the Shift Commander. Additionally, the Westport Police Department and Westport EMS responded. Arriving units found a worker who had fallen from the bucket onto the roof of his truck. The patient sustained injuries from the fall and was treated on-scene by the three responding agencies. The patient was placed in a “stokes basket” and removed from the top of the truck. Westport EMS transported the patient to Norwalk Hospital. The condition of the patient is not known at this time. The accident is…

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Westport News: Town Clerk’s Office Hours Extended

Oct 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT -  Town Clerk Patricia Strauss announced today that the Town Clerk’s office will be open for absentee voting this Saturday, November 3rdfrom 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  These special office hours are scheduled to accommodate voters applying for an ABSENTEE BALLOT to vote in the STATE ELECTION to be held November 6, 2018. Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office daily, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  They will be available through Monday, November 5, until 4:30 p.m.  Ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office no later than 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, when the polls officially close. Registered electors may qualify to vote by absentee ballot for the following reasons:…

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