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

Grease Is The Word In Westport

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

On 07/18/16 at approximately 10:00am, Westport Officers were dispatched to the rear of Five Guys Restaurant on a report of theft of cooking oil. Responding units were given a description of the suspect vehicle as a white van with New York license plates. Upon the Officers arrival, they found suspects Alondra Aracil and Jonathan Garces actively siphoning cooking oil from the tank. Aracil and Garces were taken into custody. Aracil gave a fake name and date of birth which resulted in the additional charge of Criminal Impersonation. (Westport Police Press Release)

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Bridgeport

Ganim Hires Assistant at $127,555 After Getting Union Concessions

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the appointment of Kimberly Staley as Bridgeport Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Staley recently left her position as Vice President and Director of client services with KRA Corporation where she managed all client-focused services, including contractual agreements. As Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Staley’s duties will include leading the planning, coordination, and execution of targeted programs and operations to bring a fresh approach to the challenges Bridgeport is facing. Staley will earn an annually salary of $127,555.   “I am looking forward to the unique perspective Kim will bring to the administration,” said Mayor Ganim. “She called Bridgeport her home, before she called it her place of employment so her input comes from firsthand…

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Fairfield News: Water Rescue As Boat Runs Aground

Jul 21, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

5:22pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Firefighters were called for a water rescue first at reef near the South Benson Boat Marina at 471 Turney Road.  Firefighters thoroughly checked the area and found no boats on the reef.  A short time later firefighters received a call from Sea Tow, a private boat rescue company was out with the boat at "Sunken Island" at the end of Fairfield Beach Road.   A nearby homeowner told me this was only the second large boat he has know to get caught up and that they had to be from out of the area, it turns out the were from New York.   Police and fire boats were not able to get too close to the boat otherwise they would…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Pedestrians Hit

Jul 21, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

1:30am--UPDATE: The driver, a resident of Savoy Street just called police to turn himself in. He said he did not see the two women. It was dark and the women were wearing dark clothes. 12:22am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A police officer on routine patrol found two women laying on the side of Savoy Street at the corner Main Street.  The driver turned right onto Savoy Street, hit the two and fled.   One woman was not has a serious head injury and was not conscious at the scene.   The other woman was conscious and may have suffered a broken leg.

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