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: Fire Alarm Saves Home

Here is the press release on the fire we were first to report to you the other day: At 1:51pm this afternoon the Westport Fire Department received the report of an automatic fire alarm from a residence on Roseville Road. The Westport Fire Department dispatched 1 Engine Company and a Shift Commander to respond to investigate. Upon arrival of the initial fire department units smoke was visible from the house with the occupant outside of the building reporting a fire inside the residence. The incident was upgrade to a building fire with 3 Westport Engines, 1 Fairfield Engine, 1 Ladder Truck and 2 additional Chiefs. With all occupants out of the house the first arriving firefighters were able to focus their efforts on extinguish using the…

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Coming Soon! FedoraCam!

To add a new perspective to reporting, fedoracam! Often times there is action missed while I set the video camera up or you can see my perspective as I'm reporting or as a second camera. I'm sure there will be other applications I'll think of once I start using it. Always looking for a new way to bring you the news!

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Westport Click It or Ticket Campaign

  #Westport  CT – The Westport Police Department will be actively participating with all State and Local Law enforcement agencies in a period of  targeted enforcement, beginning November 23rd, and continuing through the holiday weekend, ending on November 30th. “In an effort to promote safe driving and increased protection of all motorists during the upcoming holiday season, the Westport Police Department will be out enforcing the states occupant protection laws and will be issuing citations to those who are not in compliance”.   This report is made possible by:

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