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.

Ansonia News: Structure Fire

2:19am--#UPDATE: Report of 2 injured, 1 a firefighter.  It does not sound too serious.  Seymour EMS providing mutual aid, Derby is Rapid Intervention Team. 2:07am--#Ansonia Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene at Hodge Avenue and Platt Street.  Heavy fire coming from the 2nd floor in the rear.   This report is made possible by:

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I-95 Crash

5:40pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A crash I-95 southbound at the exit 24 off ramp.   A four car crash being reported by firefighters, people still inside one of the cars.  Traffic was slow to begin with with high congestion and low speeds in the area.  No words on injuries.  

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#Westport--Saturday Morning-- Westport Firefighters were dispatched to I 95 NB for a report of a MVA rollover. The initial dispatch was for Engine 4, Rescue 3 and the Shift Commander. Engine 4 arrived on scene just past exit 18 and found a single vehicle crash into a pole with the car on its side and the driver still inside. Engine 2 was added to the assignment for additional manpower. E4 stretched a hose line and began patient care. R3 and E2 worked to stabilizethe vehicle in place prior to removing the driver. The driver was removed from the vehicle at 7:01 AM and patient care was transferred to Westport EMS. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)

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