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.

Stratford EMS recognizes it volunteers during National EMS Week

#STRATFORD, CT – Stratford EMS recognizes it volunteers during National EMS Week. In their ongoing efforts to recognize, support and sustain the volunteer program at Stratford EMS, the SEMS Administration has applied for and been approved as a "Certifying Organization" for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program last year. The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is the premier national volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. The program has 4 different award levels including the most distinguished - "Lifetime Achievement Award". The awards are determined by the PVSA program based on volunteer hours measured cumulatively over a 12 month period or lifetime achievement. In 2016, SEMS volunteers gave over 17000 hours…

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#Westport, CT-- The Westport Police Department and Mental Grit Fitness of Fairfield County are hosting the 8 th Annual Push Against Cancer for Kids event. Individuals and teams from across Connecticut will show their strength and determination as they raise donations for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Westport, Connecticut. The opening ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. This 1-hour push-up challenge aims to provide children who face health and medical challenges with a full week of summer camp where medical care and needs can still be met. Over the last 7 years, Push Against Cancer for…

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Westport Fire Department promote 13

Westport Fire Department Promotes Thirteen

#Westport CT-- Westport Fire Chief Robert Yost said that due to a number of retirements within the fire department in Westport that thirteen firefighters have been promoted within their ranks.  In a ceremony Friday at the Town Hall Auditorium at  110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport. First Selectman Jim Marpe  swore in the firefighters in front family, friends and colleague.  Family members pinned the badges on those promoted.  A reception at the South Norwalk Boat Club followed.   Promoted were: Fire Marshal-Nathaniel Gibbons Assistant Chief- Matthew Cohen, Jeffrey Gootman, Brett Kirby Fire Inspector- Richard Calabria Lieutenant- Todd Denke, Joseph Arnson, Nicholas Marsan, Brendan McHugh, Kevin Dumas, Michael Grasso, Daniel Mascolo and Tobias Ostapchuk  

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