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.

Tour Of School Slated For Closure

Vintage construction that leaves utility components exposed in hallways is a shared architectural challenge affecting daily routines for students in multiple schools. The reliance on aging steam boiler systems complicates temperature regulation, necessitating unconventional measures like winter window openings. Hall School's infrastructure challenges offer insight into broader issues affecting the district. As discussions around improvements gain momentum, the focus remains on addressing these shared concerns to create secure and conducive learning environments for all schools. The call for action becomes a collective imperative, emphasizing the shared responsibility of the district in tackling infrastructure woes. https://youtu.be/xGJUOMSng8k

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Slick Going On Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: Firefighters on the scene awaiting CT DEEP on Fairfield Avenue just off the Exit 25 I95 Southbound Ramp for a report of 30-40 gallons of heating oil that spilled onto the roadway and possibly in the storm drains. Exit 25 Southbound is closed to traffic. No further information at this time. 2024-03-11@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of about 400 feet of an oily substance on Fairfield Avenue in the 1900 block near Railroad Avenue / McDonald's area.

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Remember that machete attack at Central HS last year?

22-year-old Gerald W. Valle was taken into custody in Pine Prairie, Louisianna on March 8, 2023, and extradited back to Bridgeport, Connecticut to face charges for a violent machete attack that occurred on Central High School property on June 18, 2023. The original press release read: On June 18, 2023, at approximately 8:15 pm Bridgeport Police responded to Central High School (1 Lincoln Blvd) on the report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Upon arriving in the area, police officers located a 26-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from a very large wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The incident is reported to have occurred at the high…

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