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: Man Shot

#Bridgeport CT--On November 6, 2023, at approximately 8:40 pm Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and citizens reports of shots fired within the 1200 block of Park Avenue.  ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire.  Upon arriving in the area, Officers quickly located a crime scene.  Minutes later, a 24-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from numerous gunshot wounds. The victim had been transported to the hospital via private vehicle.  He is listed in stable condition.  The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation.  A crime scene was…

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Book Scientists

The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer Book Scientist kits for children ages3-12. Each kit includes books and activities. Books are selected based on the ageof the child participating. This month the theme is Dinosaurs (November 17).Return the Library books when they are due and keep everything else! To register,visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more informationabout Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visitstratfordlibrary.org/kids.

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November Storytimes

The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children.Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. OnTuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdaysfor babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 2-5. (Nostorytimes on November 23 and 24). Enjoy early literacy activities and meet otherfamilies at Library storytimes. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org,then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services forchildren, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

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Consumer Counsel Challenges United Illuminating’s Rate Increase

The Office of Consumer Counsel filed Motions to Intervene in The United Illuminating Company’s (“UI”) administrative appeals to the Superior Court where the company is seeking to overturn the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (“PURA”) recent ruling rejecting the company’s rate increase request of $131 million over current rates and instead approving an increase of $22 million. “United Illuminating’s appeals have commenced another lengthy process where they will attempt to distort the impact of PURA’s decision and weaken the integrity of Connecticut’s regulatory framework for the benefit of their bottom line,” said Consumer Counsel Coleman. “That’s why my office filed motions to intervene in the Superior Court proceedings on behalf of the customers in their service territory. During the rate case over the course…

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Daylights Savings Time…AGAIN

Daylight saving time ends on November 5 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the alarms are working. “Home fires claim more lives every year than all natural disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half,” said Rebecca Johnson, regional disaster officer, American Red Cross Connecticut, and Rhode Island Region. “The sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get out. When you turn your clocks back this weekend, test your smoke alarms too to help prevent a tragedy in your home.” Over the past year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to…

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