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.

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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Pool Room Fire Incident at Homewood Suites

2024-03-09@7:37pm--#Stratford CT-- On March 9, 2024, at 7:37 pm, in Stratford, CT, firefighters responded to a reported fire at Homewood Suites located at 6905 Main Street. The incident originated in the pool room, which appears to be separate from the hotel rooms. Firefighters are currently addressing complications with the electrical system and working to pinpoint the root cause. During their investigation, they uncovered a fire within a wall. The fire marshal has been summoned to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation.

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