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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Housatonic Community College named among Top 150 colleges in the U.S.A.

Oct 23, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT (October 12, 2017) –Housatonic Community College (HCC) has been selected as one of only 150 community colleges in the nation eligible to compete for the fifth biennial $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. Housatonic Community College was selected from a nationwide pool of more than 1,000 public two-year colleges in 39 states, that are assessed for exceptional student outcomes in four areas: student learning, certificate and degree completion (including a bachelor’s degree after transfer), employment and earnings, and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students. Throughout the process, Aspen looks extensively at data, engages community…

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Westport News: Embezzlement Charges

Oct 23, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport News: On 10/05/2017, the victims came to police headquarters to report a theft from their business by an employee. The victims stated their bookkeeper, Kimberly Goodman, 33, of Bridgeport, made fraudulent transactions in order to credit her personal accounts multiple times a month. From February 2017 until October 2017, Goodman entered fraudulent return transactions, crediting over $29,000 to her own personal credit and debit cards from the business account. On 10/17/17, Goodman turned herself in on an active arrest warrant at police headquarters. She was charged with CGS 53a-122 Larceny 1 st and released on $10,000 non-surety bond. She is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on 10/26/17.   This Westport Police Press Release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: East Washington Bridge Closure

Oct 23, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

The City of Bridgeport is alerting residents of repairs to the East Washington Avenue Bridge over the Bridgeport Harbor that will temporary close The East Washington Bridge on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The purpose of this project is to help accomplish mechanical and electrical repairs due to storm and salt water damage. A detour route has been made available to offset the closure. The traffic will be routed to River Street from Knowlton Street heading west and North Washington Avenue to River Street from Housatonic Avenue heading east. The road will be closed in both directions on Tuesday, October 24th for approximately 4 hours beginning at 10:00 AM.   This press release is made possible by:

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Jury Duty Scams

Oct 23, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--Over the last several days, the Fairfield Police Department has received an increase in investigations involving the jury duty scam. The jury duty scam remains one of the most successful intimidation/imposter schemes.  Scammers can not only get a quick payoff but also enough personal details for future identity theft. The caller claims to be members of law enforcement, whether it’s the local police, the sheriff’s department or the U.S. Marshals Service. They usually provide information that you've failed to appear for jury duty, failedto answer a court summons or have an active warrant for your arrest which they may tell you was just signedby a judge. Your caller ID may show phone numbers for a courthouse or law enforcement…

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Norwalk News: House Fire

Oct 22, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk Fire Department Press Release--Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 18 Nash pl. FD was met with heavy fire showing from the front door and rear windows on the first floor. The fire started in the kitchen area and spread to the entire first floor. The first floor is gutted and the second floor sustained heat and smoke damage. This was a two story two-family home. One side was posted unfit for occupancy and displaced a family of three. Red cross provided shelter for the night. There were no injuries . The fire was under control in 30 min. 7:55pm--#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk firefighters were dispatched to assist New Canaan firefighter at a fire on South Avenue when they…

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Southport News: Police/Fire Rescue Horse From Swimming Pool

Oct 22, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

4:24pm-- #Fairfield CT-- A horse found its way into the gated off area of a swimming pool and must have thought the covered pool was safe to walk on but it fell in.  Firefighters told me the homeowner had worked to keep the horse's head above the water until first responders arrived.  Police officer Greg Gunther was first on the scene and aided the firefighters in getting the horse to the shallow end of the pool.   Firefighters had the horse out of the pool in a matter of minutes.  The horse had a long face over the incident but had a tale to tell the other horses.

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