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.
Local News

Heating Assistance

Mar 22, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

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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State News

Governor Renames Non-Essential Employees Level 2 Employees

Mar 22, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order modifying the terminology used to describe the designation levels of executive branch state employees during weather-related and other emergency situations. Previously, when the state has experienced severe weather or other types of emergency situations, executive branch state employees have been referred to as “essential” or “nonessential” based on their respective job duties as required to address the needs of Connecticut’s residents in the face of urgent situations that can have an adverse effect on health and safety. Under the order signed today, those employees who previously were designated as “essential” will now be referred to as “Level 1 employees.”  Those who had been designated as “nonessential”…

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Bridgeport News: UI Scammer Or Electric Solicitor

Mar 21, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer just message me that there is someone in the upper Main Street area asking to see copies of her UI bill. She is afraid it is a scam. UI and police say if a person says they are from UI they will have identification on them.  You still do not have to let them in your home.  You can call UI offices to verify there are workers in the area.   More than likely it was a person trying to get her to switch to the electric supplier they represent, which is the reason they want to see the bill.  They want to show you how they can save you money.  Either way sadly you just never know.…

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Bridgeport News: Mayor Sets Selection Process For Police Chief

Mar 21, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that planning has begun in preparation of the selection process for a Police Chief. An outside consultant has been hired to assist with arranging meetings with various stakeholders in our community who will have input on what they are looking for in a Police Chief. These meetings will include city staff, police department staff, elected officials, citizens, citizen groups and community organizations. The Executive Search Consultant Meetings with Civil Services, HR, and city officials, are planned to begin on Tuesday, March 20th. Meetings with elected officials, including state elected officials, council members, and community stakeholders will be scheduled in the near future. Qualities in a police chief that have been suggested or…

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Bridgeport News: Crashes

Mar 21, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this backup from Route 8/25 northbound.  Three separate accidents near exit two. A seven-car crash, a two-car, and a three-care car crash made it a really slow go.  This was right after the incident where a man attempted to jump from exit 4 Lindley Street overpass.    

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