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 Fairfield

Drone Assists Fairfield Firefighters

Jun 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

VIDEO REPORT--#Fairfield CT--Assistant Fire Chief Chris Tracy of the Fairfield Fire Department took time out his busy schedule to tell us how a drone assisted them in fighting the lumberyard fire Wednesday. Bridgeport Firefighter Keith Muratori (Rescue 5) has assisted firefighters in Bridgeport and neighboring towns with his drone to give firefighters a real time assessment of a fire's progress from above. In this instance the quonset hut style warehouses were abandoned and firefighters only attempted an exterior attack so as not to risk their well being.   The aerial footage provided incident commander and firefighters in real time where hot spots were, if their streams were being effective or if they resources should be directed elsewhere. The footage Keith…

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Fairfield Uncategorized

Governor’s Residence Participating in State’s Annual Tourism Event

Jun 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Governor’s Residence will be participating in the state’s 11th annual Connecticut Open House Day and will be open to the public for tours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Connecticut Open House Day is an annual showcase coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism that encourages residents and visitors to explore the state’s exciting destinations and attractions – new and old – by offering special incentives for one day only, such as free or reduced admission, free gifts, or special exhibits and activities. This year, on June 13, approximately 188 arts, history and tourism attractions throughout the state will be participating in the event,…

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Local News Uncategorized

Weston New: Home Robbery

Jun 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

12:11pm--#Weston CT--An Eleven O'Clock Road woman was robbed in her home, held down and had a watch and ring from her. Police are investigating. So far a vague description of a black male in his fifties wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and black jacket. He fled in a tan or brown vehicle. Unknown direction of travel. If you drive a brown or tan vehicle you can expect to be pulled over. This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport Local News

Volunteers Renovate Community Center

Jun 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

How about some likes for the volunteers that helped renovate the lobby at the Hall Neighborhood House on George Pipkin Way? Video Report--#Bridgeport CT--The BRBC's Leadership of Greater Bridgeport (LGB) Project Group hosted an unveiling of the lobby renovations at Hall Neighborhood House on Wednesday.  Robert Dzurenda, Hall Neighborhood House Development Director, and LGB's Project Group cut the ribbon cutting.   The renovations were done by volunteers  and funded by Aquarion, Home Depot, BioMetrics, TD Bank and Bigelow Tea to name a few.   Hall Neighborhood House provides a host of social and educational programs that benefit the lives of children, youth, families and senior citizens in Bridgeport and the surrounding communities.

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Local News

Wheelchair Collection

Jun 4, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Chariots of Hope is a Connecticut-based, nonprofit organization that collects used wheelchairs and then refurbishes and distributes them to people around the world. Efforts are underway to raise public awareness about the need for this service and to encourage people who own wheelchairs that are no longer in use to donate them to this worthy cause. There are nearly 20 million children and adults around the world who could make use of the wheelchairs that now sit idle in people’s attics and basements.   Chariot’s next major collection effort is the 16th annual “Day of 1000 Wheels.” The goal is to collect 300 wheelchairs in one day, Saturday, June 6, 2015. Anyone wishing to donate a wheelchair may drop it off at Connecticut State Police…

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