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: Double Stabbing

1:36am--#Bridgeport CT--A Elizabeth Street man just called police that his "friend" is on drugs and attacked him with a knife.  He also stabbed him and his mother in the hand.  Police on scene EMS on the way.   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:

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

1:01am--#Bridgeport CT--A manhunt is in progress on Main Street near Tom Thumb Street.  A witness saw a man inside a closed business with a flashlight.  A window was punched in.  Stratford is sending a K-9 to assist, one suspect is in custody.   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:

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Fairfield News: Update on UI’s Tree Trimming Program

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that as part of the state mandated Enhanced Tree Trimming program implemented by The United Illuminating Company (UI) in Fairfield and other Connecticut towns, a pilot program has been launched in sections of Greenfield Hill and Mill Plain. This pilot program will allow the public to better understand how this program will be implemented in Fairfield and how it will affect the Town. The locations for the pilot program were selected from UI’s list of areas with a history of the most power outages caused by trees, including areas that have emergency evacuation sites and medical facilities in Fairfield. Former Tree Warden, Ken Placko; the Fairfield Forestry Committee, which is a Town Committee; and…

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Bridgeport Police Make Arrest in December Fatal Hit-and-Run

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Jan. 14, 2015) – A 46-year-old city woman was arrested today in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on Dec. 4, 2014. Detectives arrested Patricia Daniels, 46, of Palisade Avenue in Bridgeport, on charges of second-degree manslaughter, risk of injury to a minor and evading responsibility. Her bond was set at $150,000. The incident happened at about 6:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Boston Avenue. The victim, Evelyn Agyei, 51, was driving with her 11-year-old son in the back seat of a Subaru Outback when she lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. Agyei died from her injuries. Her son told Officer Jose Luna that a white BMW sport utility vehicle began to…

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Breaking News: Bridgeport Has a Republican Party…..

#Bridgeport RTC Endorses Torres For State Representative The Bridgeport Republican Town Committee unanimously endorsed Rick Torres as the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 129th Assembly District at a meeting held on Monday, January 12th at Harborview Market in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Torres, who currently serves as an elected official to the Bridgeport City Council representing the 130th District, was pleased to receive the endorsement from the “I am extremely delighted with the support I have received and I am humbled by the prospect of representing the great people of the 129th District as their State Representative. Torres stated, “My campaign is going to be one of ideas; goals for the future of our community and the State of Connecticut. As a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and an owner of…

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Bridgeport News: Rocks Thrown At Firetruck

5:05pm--#Bridgeport Ct--Firefighters responding to an odor of gas inside 561 Carroll Avenue report that kids were throwing rocks at their firetrucks on the way to the call.  The gas indoors turns out to be delayed ignition on the boiler.  Police on the wa   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: Los bomberos respondieron a un olor a gas en el interior 561 Carroll Kids Avenue informe Que tirando piedras a eran sus camiones de bomberos en el camino a la llamada. El gas se convierte en interiores a retrasar el encendido de la caldera. Policía en el way Os bombeiros que responderam…

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Stratford News: Fire at Sonic

3:55pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters at 1 Research Drive, Sonic for a small fire.  One fire hose in operation according to radio reports.   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: Bomberos en 1 Research Drive, Sonic es el pequeño fuego. Una manguera de incendios en funcionamiento De acuerdo con reportes de la radio. Bombeiros no 1 Research Drive, Sonic para um pequeno incêndio. Uma mangueira de incêndio em funcionamento segúndo Radio relata.

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