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.

Westport News: Fire On Da Roof

9:45pm--#Westport CT--  Three people evacuated a home on Island Way for a fire on their roof.  The homeowner thought he put the fire out with a garden hose but firefighters found addition flames on the back of the home.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and are checking to make sure it did not extend into the home.   Our sponsor can make it like It Never Even Happened!  

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Pursuit

#cttraffic--UPDATE: The suspect in a blue Audi continued into Bridgeport as I predicted, hit a van near exit 29 and was boxed in at 27A.  Viewer Oscar captured the suspect being taken into custody.  Thanks, Oscar!   #cttraffic--A state police pursuit on I-95 southbound in excess of 100 mph starting in New Haven.  The hit stop sticks in Milford but going 80mph with one tire down riding on the rims.  My money is it will come to an end in Bridgeport, they always do!    

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Southport News; Meet The Artist, Free And Open To The Public

#Southport CT-- Southport Galleries presents Egg Works, an exhibition featuring the work of artist, apparel and footwear designer, and furniture rebirth expert, Linn Cassetta. Her work explores the shape and power of eggs–which she considers the most perfect thing. Southport Galleries, is located at 330 Pequot Ave., Southport, Ct 06880, (203) 292-6124, www.southportgalleries.com    

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Heating Assistance

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents who need help paying their home heating bills for the 2017/2018 winter season that there is still time to apply for assistance under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program.  The general deadline for applications is May 1, 2018, however eligible households that are subject to a shut-off notice by a utility for heating bills have an extended deadline of May 15. Those seeking assistance under the program should call 2-1-1 or visit www.ct.gov/staywarm for guidance about the program and application sites. “While we are all waiting for the spring weather to arrive, we want to remind folks that there is still time to apply for assistance to pay for your home heating bills…

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