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.

Book Signing for A Miracle in Williamsport

Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore Plans Meet and Greet with Shelton Author, Christopher Gallo for his new book,  Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore Plans Meet and Greet with Shelton Author, Christopher Gallo for his new book, Unlikely Champions: A Miracle in Williamsport FAIRFIELD, CT/OCTOBER 8, 2014 – First time author and Shelton, Conn. resident, Christopher Gallo, will be having a meet and greet and signing of his new book, Unlikely Champions: A Miracle in Williamsport, hosted by the Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, on Saturday, October , from noon to 3 p.m. 18th Gallo, a self-proclaimed baseball fanatic celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Trumbull, Conn.'s victory and championship in the 1989 Little League World Series with a home-run of a book, which will appeal to baseball fans of all…

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Bridgeport News: Crash With Downed Wires

3:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--A car has crashed into a utility pole on Westfield Avenue / Stratfield Avenue. All occupants are out of the vehicle. The pole is snapped in half wires down according to police. Area is shutdown for public safety.  UPDATE: One pole down, another heavily damaged. Coche-A se ha estrellado contra un poste de electricidad en Westfield Avenue / Stratfield Avenue. Todos los ocupantes están fuera del vehículo. El poste se quebró en medio alambres hacia abajo según la policía. Area es apagado por la seguridad pública. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Un polo abajo, otro gravemente dañado. Carro colidiu com um poste em Westfield Avenue / Stratfield Avenue. Todos os ocupantes estão fora do veículo. O poste quebrou no meio e os fios estao…

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Men In Hazmat Suits at Stamford Hospital

#Stamford CT--UPDATE:  I referred the story to WABC-TV and they say it is a drill. Like I said we don't cover Stamford yet.  Scared the heck out of our viewer though!A viewer has sent in these photos of men in hazmat suits at Stamford Hospital.  Unlike the incident at Yale New Haven Hospital yesterday white tents can be seen in the left side of the photos.  We don't cover Stamford but I have reached out to other colleagues that do to investigate.  We do not know if this is a drill but as soon as we do I'll let you know! Me referí la historia de WABC-TV y dicen que es un simulacro. Como he dicho que no cubrimos Stamford todavía.…

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Devon Rotary presents The Harlem Wizards

MILFORD CT− MILFORD CT− The Devon Rotary Club announces the Mighty Milford Hoopsters versus the Harlem Wizards proudly sponsored by Milford Bank. The Harlem Wizards event will be held this year onSaturday, November 8th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave, Milford, CT 06460 in the main gymnasium.  This popular annual event is a fundraiser for the Devon Rotary Club. Proceeds directly benefit our organizations' charitable trust foundation that distributes over $25,000 in annual scholarships to local Milford students. Come join us for a fun-filled night of Tricks, Hoops & Alley-Oops!  Watch Mayor Ben Blake and your favorite local celebrities including principals and teachers from the Milford School System as they work hard to help…

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Bridgeport News: Threatening at Hooker School

10:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were dispatched to Thomas Hooker School at 138 Roger Williams Road first by two students harassing and threatening each other.  The parents were called in and now they too are harassing and threatening each other. Policía fueron enviados a Thomas Hooker School en 138 Roger Williams Road primero por dos estudiantes que acosan y amenazan entre sí. Los padres fueron llamados y ahora ellos también están acosando y amenazando a la otra. A polícia foi enviada para Thomas Hooker Escola em 138 Roger Williams Road pela primeira vez por dois estudantes molestando e ameaçando uns aos outros. Os pais foram chamados e agora eles também estão assediando e ameaçando uns aos outros.

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Fairfield Police Made Arrest in Bridgeport Police Pursuit

10:23pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police pursuit  a blue Ford Explorer starting on Madison Avenue now to Wood has now backed around back to Madison Avenue stopped on Charles Street and lost.  UPDATE--Manhunt, man is on foot in backyards of Charles/Main Street area.  UPDATE: According radio report police are looking for Cameron  Kahn (spelling?) a 5'5" 165 pound white male with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and jeans. His car is at the corner of Jackson Street and he is in backyards near the exit 4 area of Route 8 area. UPDATE: 12:53am--#Fairfield Police have Cameron Kahn in custody at Park Avenue and Toilsome Hill. Manhunt is over! Persecución policial de un azul Ford Explorer a partir de la Madison Avenue…

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Patient Negative for Ebola

4:32pm--#New Haven CT #Yalebola--We have reports that the person admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital with Ebola like symptoms has tested negative. Tenemos informes de que la persona admitida en el Hospital Yale New Haven con el Ébola como síntomas ha dado negativo. Temos relatos de que a pessoa admitida para Yale New Haven Hospital com Ebola como sintomas apresentaram resultados negativos.

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National Guard Call Up?

The Associated Press is reporting  that President Obama authorizes the call-up of National Guard, reserves if needed to address Ebola. The Associated Press informa que el Presidente Obama autoriza la llamada a filas de la Guardia Nacional, las reservas si es necesario para hacer frente a Ebola. A Associated Press relata que o presidente Obama autoriza a convocação de guarda nacional, reservas, se necessário abordar Ebola.

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