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: Dog Shot–With VIDEO

7:50pm--#Fairfield CT--Police were called to Jennings Road and Prince Street for shots fired.  According to police a man was walking dogs when he said he was attacked by a stray dog.  He fired a shot hitting the dog in the rear quarter.  The dog then ran to Prince Street where police located him.  Animal Control rushed the dog to Norwalk Animal Hospital for surgery for non life threatening gunshot.  The man was taken into custody and a .380 Colt handgun was recovered.  I do not know if the man will be charged.

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Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Last Night’s Arson

Bridgeport, Conn. (March 17, 2015) – The city will help rebuild a community building damaged by a fire Monday at the Reservoir Avenue Community Farm. The building was significantly damaged Monday night.   “I believe in Green Village Initiative and its mission. We’re committed to rebuilding. This is such an important community asset,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “This garden knits people together and makes a stronger community, and we will do everything we can to support residents to make the neighborhood farm better than ever.”   Jorge Garcia, the city’s director of Public Facilities, said the damaged one-story building will be razed. The city will work with GVI to rebuild.   “I’m blown away by the amount of support from…

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Wesport News: Pedestrian Struck

12:24pm--#Westport CT--A pedestrian has been hit in the crosswalk on Riverside Drive according to radio reports.  First responders are on the way.   This report sponsored by: Un peatón ha sido golpeado en el paso de peatones en Riverside Drive de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Los primeros en responder están en camino. Um pedestre foi atingido na faixa de pedestres em Riverside Drive de acordo com relatos de rádio. Socorristas estão a caminho.

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