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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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New Hair Salon Opens In Fairfield

Aug 9, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT-- Last week Marsona Horan held their grand opening of their salon located at Bob's Shopping Plaza at 95 Post Road. They offer the finest in specialized hair cutting for men, women, and children. Some of their specialties include shaping and styling along with multi dimensional hair coloring, highlights, and balayage. They also specialize in damage-repair therapies including Brazilian Blowout, Olaplex, and keratin treatments. See their website for hours at http://marsonahoransalon.com/ , their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/MarsonaHoranSalon/ and their phone number is 203- 292-9899. For over a decade she has had a loyal following due to her skills. See all her reviews at:https://www.facebook.com/pg/MarsonaHoranSalon/reviews/  

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Westport

Do You Want To Be A Cop?

Aug 9, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for entry level and certified police officer positions. Applicants must possess a valid C.H.I.P. Physical Ability Assessment card and score at least a 70% on the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Written Test. The application is available through PoliceApp.com. The next upcoming CPCA test is August 19 th in Bloomfield; the registration deadline is August 16 th . The starting salary for entry level officers is $59,348 with a 6-step pay scale. Top step is $83,081 and is generally reached within 5 years. The salary for certified applicants will be commensurate with experience. Successful applicants must, at a minimum, be U.S. citizens, age 21 of age or older, and have a minimum of…

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Fairfield News: No State Budget Cuts Library Hours

Aug 9, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Interim Town Librarian Nancy Coriaty announced today that beginning Monday, August 14, 2017 the Fairfield Public Library - the Main Library and the Fairfield Woods Branch Library - will reduce hours of operation because of reduced staff and lack of a state budget. In response to the Town’s need to reduce expenses because of the State’s fiscal crisis and failure to pass a budget, the Fairfield Public Library Board of Library Trustees recently made the difficult decision to reduce hours. The Fairfield Public Library is just one of many public libraries across the state reducing hours in response to anticipated budget constraints. Effective August 14, the new hours are as follows: Main Library: Monday, Wednesday…

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Bridgeport News: Murder Suspect Arrested

Aug 9, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Police are announcing that early this morning, Latrel Baker (DOB: 10/15/96 of 575 Burnsford Ave) was arrested and charged with Manslaughter in the First Degree in connection with the April 30th death of Victor Diaz. He is the being held on a $150,000 bond and is the second person charged in this case.  This relates to an incident on April 27, 2017 when Bridgeport Police responded to Saint Vincent's Hospital on a report of an assault. According to witnesses, Victor Diaz (DOB: 9/12/1990) was assaulted by several friends at Dewhirst Street and Baker Street, during which he suffered an asthma attack.  Diaz was admitted to the hospital and three days later, on April 30th, 2017, he died. A subsequent autopsy…

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