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.

Westport News: One Dead One Injured In Fall From Roof

#Westport, Connecticut-- On 12/04/16 at approximately 12:45pm, the Westport Police, Westport Fire Department and Westport Emergency Medical Services responded to a Norwalk Avenue address on a report that two male workers fell off a three story roof. Responding units found one of the fall victims deceased on scene. The other fall victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital with life threatening injuries. The Westport Police Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, and OSHA continue to investigate the incident. At this time, no foul play is suspected. The names of the involved parties are being withheld until proper notification is made to their respective families. (Westport Police Press Release)   This news report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Final Leaf Pick Up

Fairfield Connecticut--Next week is the final week that The Town will be picking up leaves. Please have your bagged leaves curbside by 6:00 am on Monday, December 5th. Trucks will only drive down each street once. There is no specific route schedule so bags must be out by 6:00 am Monday morning to guarantee pickup. Please go to www.fairfieldct.org/leaves  for more details or call the Town Garage at 203-256-3077. (Town press release) This report is made possible by:

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SILVER ALERT

UPDATE: Messiah was located today at approximately 2:30pm by the Westport Police Department at a home in New York City. Westport Officers, the FBI, US Marshalls and surrounding Police Departments have been working this case with high priority. Information was developed that Messiah may have been brought to a relative’s home in Manhattan. Westport Detectives responded to Manhattan and found Messiah in good health. Messiah is being transported back to Connecticut and will be turned over to the Department of Children and Families. The investigation into Frazier will continue, but locating Messiah was the Police Department’s priority to this point.   (Westport, CT) On 12/01/16 at approximately 4:45pm, Westport Police responded to 1655 Post Road E #53 on a report…

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“Affordable” Care Act Open Enrollment Ends January 31, 2017

#HARTFORD, CT)– Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Chair of the Board of Access Health CT (AHCT), the state’s health exchange, today released the following statement regarding open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA):   “I want to reassure Connecticut consumers that Access Health CT will continue to be a vital link, connecting them to high-quality, affordable health insurance. In Connecticut, we’ve seen more than 800,000 residents use the state healthcare exchange to find coverage. During this open enrollment period, just as we’ve done before, Access Health CT stands ready to assist consumers in finding and enrolling in the healthcare plan that best meets their needs. Our leadership on healthcare is well-established. If there are any changes in the federal ACA,…

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