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.

Red Cross Seeks New Volunteers In Fairfield County

The American Red Cross is looking for new volunteers in Fairfield County to help respond to house fires. The Red Cross will host a one-day disaster volunteer training event to train new volunteers on how to assist families immediately after a house fire.   The training day will take place at the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center, 581 North Washington Avenue, Bridgeport on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.   “Disaster volunteers are needed every day across our region,” said Neil Brockway, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red CrossConnecticut & Rhode Island Region. “We usually see an increase in house fires during the winter months, so we are looking for additional compassionate, community-oriented individuals to join our volunteer Disaster…

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Small Business Shout Out

I was at Home Cheapo trying to get some electrical advice on a product I purchased.  I was in earlier and they said their electrician would be in at 2:30, they paged him.   As I waited standing next to me was electrician Luiz Braga.  He looked at the wiring diagram I had in my hand.  He said I was wiring it correctly but if I had any further problems or issues to phone him and he would stop up and fix it at no charge.   All he asked for was a future referral.  He advice was spot on and I had the item working within minutes.  Well he didn't know who I was.  What a refreshing encounter!   I…

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