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 Fire Gets New Equipment

The Westport Fire Department thanks the organizers of the Fairfield Half Marathon for their generous donation towards the purchase of new firefighting equipment. The Westport Fire Department has recently started the phase in project of 1 ¾” fire attack hose and new nozzles for all fire apparatus. This larger hose replaces the older 1 ½’’ hose and nozzles currently in service. LT Jeff Gootman is in charge of the project. The new equipment will improve our water flow from attack lines and enhance firefighting ability. Firefighters have been conducting training in the use of the new equipment. With larger homes being built over the last ten years, increased water flow is required on the initial attack lines for firefighting and these new hose lines will enable us…

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Video Report: Meet The Bridgeport Police Recruits

#Bridgeport News: One thing I have noticed since with the Ganim Administration is that there is a new openness within the police department.  This week I had the opportunity to meet and talk candidly with the new cadets, most of whom are Bridgeport residents.  Here are six of those recruits discussing why they want to become a Bridgeport Police Officer.  This will be a three part series of that conversation.

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Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 12 year old girl was approached by a man in his 60's with a long white beard, one tooth in his mouth.  He told the girl she needed to come live with him.  This happened in the Barnum Avenue / Brooks Street / East Main Street area according to radio reports.  He was wearing gray jeans, a jean jacket and is possibly homeless.  The girl was able to run away, this happened this morning.   This report is made possible by:

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