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 News: 94 Year Old Man Roughed Up In Home Invasion

4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--A Ezra Street neighbor heard her elderly neighbor across the cry out for help and she ran to his aid.  Her neighbor, a 94 year old man was roughed by a man who claimed to be from the water company and forced his way into his home on Ezra Street and robbed him.   Police told me he was roughed up but probably won't need medical treatment.  Police then fanned out into the neighborhood and knocked on doors to warn the neighbors and see if they may have seen anything. \ Un vecino de la calle Esdras oyó su vecino de edad avanzada en todo el clamor por ayuda y corrió en su ayuda. Su vecino, un hombre de…

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Stratford News: Main Street Crash

4:50pm--#Stratford CT--Report of a two car crash to start off your commute on Main Street and Warner Hill Road.  Avoid the area if you can.   This report sponsored by: Informe de un accidente de dos coches para comenzar su viaje en la calle principal y Warner Hill Road. Evite la zona si es posible. Relato de um acidente de dois carros para começar seu trajeto na mAIN ST e Warner Hill Road. Evite a área, se puder.

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Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash

4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a 3 car crash at the intersection of Summit Summit and Gurdon Street.  There were no reported injuries at this time. La policía investiga un accidente de coche 3 en la intersección de la Cumbre Cumbre y Gurdon Street. No hubo lesiones reportadas en este momento. A polícia investiga um acidente de 3 carroS no cruzamento da Summit e Gurdon Street. Não houve feridos no momento.

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Bridgeport News: 2 Fights on 2 We School Bus!

3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a fist fight on school bus # 305 at Bishop and Barnum Avenue and a second call for a fight on a special ed bus at East Main and Putnam Street.  EMS is also responding to this call.   This report sponsored by: Informe de una pelea a puñetazos en el autobús escolar # 305 en Bishop and Barnum Avenue y una segunda convocatoria de una pelea en un autobús de educación especial en East Main y Putnam Street. EMS también está respondiendo a este llamado. Relatório de uma briga no ônibus escolar # 305 em Bishop e Barnum Avenue e uma segunda chamada para uma briga em um ônibus especial ed na East Main e Putnam…

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Stratford News: Roll Over Crash

3:29pm--#Stratford CT--Report of a rollover crash at Barrows and Main Street.  First responders just arriving reporting one car hit a house not a rollover.  Whichever, I'm sure traffic will be slow in the area. 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: Informe de un choque con volcadura en Barrows y la calle principal. Los primeros en responder sólo llegan informes un coche golpeó una casa no un vuelco. Cualquiera que sea, estoy seguro de tráfico será lento en la zona. Relato de um acidente de capotamento na Barrows e Main Street. Socorristas acabam de chegar relatando que um carro bateu em uma casa…

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Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Break In

2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a possible break in on Kent Avenue.  Front door was wide open and the apartment destroyed according to radio reports.   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: La policía está investigando una posible ruptura en el Kent Avenue. Puerta de entrada estaba abierta y el apartamento destruido de acuerdo con reportes de radio. A polícia está investigando uma possível arrobamento na Kent Avenue. Porta da frente estava aberta e o apartamento destruído de acordo com relatos de rádio.

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Editorial

And I thought the CT Senate Democrats were pro union. Can't tell that in Fairfield or Bridgeport. Actions speak louder than words!  It is time for both towns to give our firefighters and police a decent contract!(editorial) Y pensé que los CT demócratas del Senado eran favorable unión. No se puede decir que en Fairfield o Bridgeport. Las acciones hablan más que las palabras! Es hora de que ambas ciudades para dar a nuestros bomberos y la policía un contrato decente! (Editorial) E eu pensei que os democratas do Senado CT foram pro união. Não posso dizer que, em Fairfield ou Bridgeport. As ações falam mais alto que palavras! É tempo de ambas as cidades para dar aos nossos bombeiros…

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

1:18pm--#Bridgeport CT--Odor of gas indoors at 315 Ellsworth Street.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks!   No need to worry about gas dangers with safe, reliable oil heat from our sponsor: Olor de interiores de gas en 315 Ellsworth Street. Aquí vienen un montón de camiones de bomberos! Odor de gás dentro de 315 Ellsworth Street. Lá vem um monte de caminhões de bombeiros!

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Help Fairfield Libraries Help Operation Hope

[Fairfield, CT, January 14, 2015] The Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, and Pequot Library will be hosting a “Food for Fines” drive beginning Saturday, February 7 through Saturday, February 14, 2015. For 8 days only, the libraries will waive fines on overdue materials in exchange for food items to benefit the Operation Hope Food Pantry. For each overdue library item returned February 7 through February 14, the libraries will forgive all associated fines in exchange for a single food item listed on the Operation Hope website http://www.operationhopect.org/help/ . This does not apply to overdue Library museum passes, damaged materials, or items that have already been billed for replacement. The Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, and Pequot Library will gladly accept donations even if there are…

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