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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

Fairfield News: Arcing Wire Causes Alarm

Jan 28, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

12:44pm--#Fairfield CT--An arching wire at the utility pole on Black Rock Turnpike in front of Starbucks causes an odor of burning and alarm at Aspen Dental.  UI has been notified.   Firefighters seem a little down in the mouth waiting for UI to arrive.....   This report sponsored by: Un alambre de arco en el poste de electricidad en Negro Roca Turnpike frente a Starbucks provoca un olor a quemado y alarma en Aspen Dental. IU ha sido notificada. Los bomberos parecen un poco en la boca a la espera de la interfaz de usuario para llegar ... .. Um fio de arco no poste de luz em Black Rock Turnpike na frente do Starbucks provoca um odor de queimado…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Mayor Finch Ends Snow Emergency

Jan 28, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, Conn. (January 28, 2015) – Today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch ended the city’s snow emergency, which means parking in the city will go back to normal.   “We prepared for the worst, and hoped for the best. We had more equipment than ever before and utilized new technology. The result was a success. Our roads are clear and we’ve weathered the storm,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.   “Bridgeport was prepared for the storm,” said public facilities director Jorge Garcia, with about 70 plows, pay loaders, tri-axles, and other vehicles on the road or on stand-by as the storm approached.   In Bridgeport – the state’s largest city – forecasts projected two feet of snow or more, but the…

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Trumbull News: Body Parts Sticking Out of Snow Are Fake

Jan 28, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

11:49am--#Trumbull CT--A homeowner on Evelyn Street called police after discovered hands, arms and legs sticking out of the snow in their backyard . Police discovered they were fake body parts according to scanner reports.   Wouldn't it be nice to have your body parts warmed by a remote starter installed in your car by our sponsor? Un dueño de una casa en la calle Evelyn llamó a la policía después de descubiertas las manos, los brazos y las piernas fuera de la nieve en su patio trasero. La policía descubrió que eran las partes del cuerpo falsas de acuerdo con informes de escáner. Um proprietário de Evelyn St chamou a polícia depois de descobertos mãos, braços e pernas de fora…

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Bridgeport News: UB Student Robbed

Jan 27, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--A University of Bridgeport Student was robbed at gunpoint in front of 400 Atlantic Street.  Police are looking for two males in their early 20's, one  was armed with a gun.  They took the victim's debit card, $20 in cash and his cellphone.   This report sponsored by: Una Universidad de Bridgeport Estudiante fue robado a punta de pistola en frente de 400 Atlantic Street. La policía busca a dos hombres en sus primeros años 20, uno estaba armado con una pistola. Tomaron la tarjeta de débito de la víctima, $ 20 en efectivo y su teléfono celular. A Universidade de Bridgeport Student foi assaltado à mão armada na frente de 400 Atlantic Street. A polícia está à procura…

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Tonight’s Car Fire

Jan 27, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

8:32pm--#Stratford CT--Tonight's car fire is being hosted in Stratford at the Town Fair Tire on Honeyspot Road.  According to the caller the car fire is about 15 feet from the building.   This report sponsored by: Fuego del coche de esta noche ha sido organizado en Stratford en la Fiesta Mayor del neumático en Honeyspot Road. De acuerdo con la persona que llama el fuego del coche es de unos 15 pies del edificio. Carro incêndiado desta noite está sendo hospedado em Stratford na Town Fair Tire em Honeyspot Road. De acordo com o autor da chamada do incêndio do carro é cerca de 15 metros do edifício.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Sends 4 Plows To New London

Jan 27, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, Conn. (January 27, 2015) – This evening, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch announced that he’ll be sending four snow trucks and a foreman up to New London, Conn. to help with their snow clearing efforts.   In Bridgeport – the state’s largest city – forecasts projected two feet of snow or more, but the latest forecasts downgraded the amount to 14 inches or less.   New London wasn’t as fortunate, receiving 20 inches of snow as of this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.   “We’re happy to help our neighbors in New London. We prepared for the worst, and hoped for the best. We had more equipment than ever before and utilized new technology. The result was a…

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Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS WILL BE DELAYED FOR 90 MINUTES TOMORROW

Jan 27, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport public schools announced this evening that, as an added safety measures for kids and families, school will be delayed for 90 minutes tomorrow.   “We applaud Superintendent Rabinowitz for her decision to make sure kids and families are safe by delaying school by 90 minutes tomorrow. The roads will be icy and safety is our top priority. We also want to encourage drivers to be safe and smart tomorrow as they bring kids to school and drive to work,” said Mayor Finch.   Bridgeport also has a snow emergency in place so that public facilities crews can continue to keep the streets clean, which will ensure kids and families are safe and secure as they begin normal travel routines…

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State Travel Ban Lifted

Jan 27, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced this afternoon that he has lifted the statewide travel ban as of 2:00 p.m. today. “I want to thank the residents of Connecticut for heeding the warnings and staying off the road.  We were able to reduce accidents on the highways and allow DOT workers to clear the roads. With decreasing snow bands and clearing roads, I have decided to lift the statewide travel ban effective at 2 p.m. today,” Governor Malloy said.  “I have coordinated this decision with Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  I would advise residents who are traveling to those states to check with state authorities regarding travel restrictions.  Again, thank you to the residents of the State of Connecticut for…

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