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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Westport Smash & Grab

On May 9, 2024 at approximately 3:10 PM, Westport Police responded to Lux,Bond, and Green at 136 Main Street on a report of a burglary. Employees of the store reported two individuals wearing masks and gloves entered the store with sledgehammers and began smashing display cases. The employees safely retreated to the rear of the store and had no interaction with the suspects. The suspects stole an unknown quantity of jewelry and fled the store running south on Elm Street. They were last seen fleeing the area in a black BMW sedan towards Fairfield on PostRoad East. Westport Police are requesting anyone who may have information on those responsible to contact the Westport Police Detective Bureau at (203)341-6080.

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Fairfield News: Kitchen Melissa Ribbon Cutting

Fairfield residents have a new reason to celebrate with the grand opening of Kitchen Melissa, a unique culinary venture catering to those with dietary restrictions. Located at 1891a Post Road, Kitchen Melissa aims to simplify mealtime for its customers by offering a range of pre-prepared meals and catering services free from gluten, dairy, sugar, and soy. Melissa's passion for providing convenient, allergen-conscious meal options was evident as she detailed the offerings of Kitchen Melissa. The establishment provides pre-prepared meals that are fully cooked and conveniently packaged for individual consumption. Additionally, Kitchen Melissa offers catering services tailored to accommodate various dietary needs, including holiday menus designed with the same allergy considerations. https://youtu.be/WPh9KhLFdDk

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