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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.
Bridgeport State News

Governor Annouces Funds For Power Grid

Jan 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the state Bond Commission today approved $5.1 million for the creation of two microgrid projects in Bridgeport and Milford that will help keep critical buildings and facilities powered even when the electric grid goes down.   In July 2013, nine microgrid projects in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Groton, Hartford, Middletown, Storrs, Windham, and Woodbridge were awarded $18 million as part of the first round of grants under DEEP’s Microgrid Program.  One of those nine projects at Wesleyan University in Middletown is already operational.  The remaining projects are in various stages of development.   Each microgrid project is designed to provide power for government services and businesses that are critical during extreme weather events, such…

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Bridgeport News: Threatening With A Gun

Jan 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

2:36pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a blue GMC truck with CT plate number 934TCL for allegedly threatening with a gun.  According to radio reports the victim was threatened while near the gas station at Park Avenue and Housatonic Avenue then followed to the on ramp to Route 8/25. La policía busca a una camioneta GMC azul con número de placa CT 934TCL por presuntamente amenazar con una pistola. De acuerdo con reportes de la radio a la víctima fue amenazada mientras que cerca de la estación de servicio en Park Avenue y Housatonic Avenida luego siguió a la rampa hacia la Ruta 8/25. A polícia está à procura de um caminhão GMC azul com número da placa CT 934TCL por…

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Fairfield

Jan 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Online Dating Unraveled at the Fairfield Public Library [Fairfield, CT, January 29, 2015] In today’s online world, dating can feel overwhelming. The Fairfield Public Library will be hosting a program discussing the benefits and drawbacks, profile review and how to make  online dating work for you. The program will be held at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m. Matthew Levy is the presenter for this program. He is the creator and facilitator of “The Truth about Dating” Forum. His story and “The Truth about Dating” were recently featured in Stamford Magazine. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All  programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information and…

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Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

10:32pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters at 980 Church Hill Road dealing with a  chimney fire.  Fire coming from the chimney on their arrival. We need to get a chimney sweep as a sponsor with all these chimney fires!   Our sponsor can make it Like It Never Happened if it is really bad: Bomberos en 980 Iglesia Hill Road se ocupan de un incendio en la chimenea. Sale fuego de la chimenea de su llegada. Tenemos que llegar a un deshollinador como patrocinador con todos estos fuegos de la chimenea! Bombeiros no 980 Igreja Hill Road lidando com um incêndio chaminé. Fogo saindo pela chaminé em sua chegada. Precisamos obter um limpador de chaminés como um patrocinador com todas estas chaminés fogos!

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Bridgeport News: Deliveryman Armed Robbery

Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

8:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--A Chineese deliveryman was just robbed at gunpoint on Monroe Street (off Ellsworth Street).  Taken was his wallet and car, a silver Toyota. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Un hombre de salida chino se acaba de robar a punta de pistola en la calle Monroe (off Ellsworth Street). Tomado era su billetera y coche, un Toyota plata. Um homem de entrega chinesa acaba de ser assaltados à mão armada em Monroe Street (off Ellsworth Street). Tomado era sua carteira e carro, um Toyota prata.

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: 3 Car Crash

Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

5:29pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating this three car crash that is sending four people to the hospital.  The crash occurred at Kings Highway East at Longfellow Road (near Firestone).  One car crashed into the stonewall with airbag deployment, one car was on Longfellow Road and and another int he parking lot.  Police are sorting this one out. La policía está investigando este tres accidente de coche que está enviando a cuatro personas al hospital. El accidente ocurrió en el Kings Highway East en Longfellow Road (cerca de Firestone). Un auto se estrelló contra el muro de piedra con el despliegue del airbag, un coche estaba en Longfellow Road y otra internacional él y estacionamiento. La policía está clasificando éste hacia fuera.

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

5:00pm--#Fairfield CT--Police called animal control about a small dog  running in and out of traffic on Black Rock Turnpike near Burroughs Road.  Animal Control replied he is trying to apprehend four dogs on the run on Black Rock Turnpike near Tahmore Drive.   This report sponsored by: Policía llama control de animales sobre un pequeño perro que corre dentro y fuera del tráfico en Negro Roca Turnpike cerca de Burroughs Road. Control de Animales respondió él está tratando de detener a cuatro perros en la corrida de Negro Roca Turnpike cerca Tahmore unidad.

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State News

Congressman Himes on Federal Taxes

Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

This year’s income tax filing deadline is April 15th. I want to let you know that there are a number of resources available to help you as you prepare your tax return. These free resources will not only save you time, but could also save you money. A good starting point is the main website of the Internal Revenue Service: irs.gov  . There, you can find links to tax tips, online calculators, forms and instructions and answers to common questions  .  There are links of interest to individual filers , small business owners and non-profit organizations, as well as a section written in Spanish. . The free tax assistance programs include:   Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger

Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport Ct-- An eleven year old girl was approached on her way to Waltersville School by a man trying to lure her into his car.  Police are looking for an Hispanic male (unknown to her) with a wrinkled face, curly hair, bushy eyebrows wearing a yellow short sleeve shirt and blue jeans.  He is driving a bluish Chevy Malibu or Impala.   He has a palm tree ornament hanging from the rear view mirror.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Una niña de once años fue abordado en su camino a Waltersville escuela por un hombre que trataba de atraerla a…

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