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.

Protecting Recruiting Centers (Part 1)

On July 16, 2015, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez opened fire on two military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Military installations are gun free zones.  A number of citizens have taken up arms to protect our military recruiting center at 4490 Main Street.  Citizens in Connecticut are not accustomed to seeing armed citizens and have received mixed encounters with police.  Ray Foote had a positive experience, here is his story.

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UPDATE: 12:30pm--The 18 wheeler has been removed and the road has been reopened. 11:21am--#Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Avenue is closed between Norman and Sherwood Avenue due to a stuck 18 wheeler.  Tow truck is on the way.   This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport School Teaching Opportunity

PART-TIME BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION CAREER & CRAFTMANSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State of Connecticut Teacher Certification Bachelor’s Degree with business or business education major or minor. Two years’ successful classroom teaching experience, at least half in business education.  At least six months successful experience as a business employee. Demonstrated skill and dexterity in working with business machines and equipment. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation’s economy; to provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; to develop practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupation; to encourage pupils to develop work and personal habits essential for success…

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Weston News: Home Invasion Suspect Arrested

In a story we reported to you first, here is the state police press release everyone else posting as new: On June 5, 2015 State Police Detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) received a request from the Weston Police Department to assist with a home invasion investigation.  On June 5, 2015 Weston PD received a report that an unknown male rang the doorbell of a residence on Ten O’clock Lane. The female victim did not answer the door, however a short time later she heard glass and wood breaking from the back door of the residence. The victim reported that the same male entered her residence and confronted her.  The male forced the victim to the ground and restrained her.  The victim reported…

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