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.

Fairfield News: B Fresh B Gone

#Fairfield Connecticut--The B Fresh Grocery Store at 1262 Post Road will B Gone by the end of the month if not sooner.   A sign said they will be closed by April 30th but employees told my wife when she was there today they expect it to be sooner.  Many of the shelves are empty and they employees said they don't expect any restocking.  B Fresh is owned by Stop and Shop which is located down the road in a more visible location.  As they say, Location! Location! Location!

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

10:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A gunshot victim just showed up at St. Vincent's Hospital.  The person says he was shot on Connecticut Avenue but uncertain of the exact location since he is from New Haven.  Police say he is not cooperating.  Where the person was shot or his condition is now known at this time.   This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport Police Investigate 2nd Serious Crash

5:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- In a matter of hours police are investigating a second serious crash on the East Side, this time on Seaview Avenue between Deacon and Holly Street. 3 people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses said the blue car sideswiped two utility poles prior to hitting the red car. It is thought the elderly driver may have had a medical episode. Police said speed was NOT a factor but like they said if both cars were traveling at 30mph and hit head on the impact would be significant.

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Serious Crash Barnum and Pembroke Avenue

4:39pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Bridgeport Police observed a bluish car traveling at a high rate of speed and driving recklessly on Arctic Street near East Main Street.  Before the police could attempt pull the car over it hit an SUV flipping it over, the driver was ejected through the windshield and is in very serious condition.  The crash happened at Pembroke and Barnum Avenue.  Chief Perez said a third car was involved but received minor impact.  The police fatal team and the was on scene investigating and the road was closed.  At 8pm radio report said the roadway will be opened shortly.

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