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.

Fairfield News: Crash

4:32pm--#Fairfield CT--A crash on Kings Highway East in front of Miller Nissan with injuries are block traffic in the area. Un accidente en Kings Highway East delante de Miller Nissan con lesiones son bloquean el tráfico en la zona. Um acidente na Kings Highway Leste na frente de Miller Nissan com lesões bloquearam o tráfego na área.

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

4:12pm--#Bridgeport CT--A street robbery just occurred on Housatonic and North Washington Avenue.  2 black males in their 20s displayed a gun, possibly a BB gun.  They beat him up but the victim did get a good punch to the face of the guy who had the gun. Un robo en la calle acaba de ocurrir en Housatonic y el norte de la avenida Washington. 2 hombres negros de entre 20 muestran una pistola, posiblemente una pistola de balines. Ellos lo golpearon, pero la víctima se hizo un buen puñetazo a la cara del tipo que tenía el arma. Um assalto acaba de ocorrer na rua Housatonic e Norte da Washington Avenue. 2 homens negros em seus 20 anos mostraram uma…

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Bridgeport News: BB Gun Brought To School

3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to the principal's office at Roosevelt School, 150 Iranistan Avenue because a student and brought a BB gun to school.  The gun and student are in the principals' office. now. La policía fue llamada a la oficina del director de la escuela Roosevelt, 150 Iranistan Avenida porque un estudiante y trajo una pistola de aire comprimido a la escuela. La pistola y el estudiante están en la oficina de los directores. ahora. A polícia foi chamada ao escritório do diretor da escola Roosevelt, 150 Iranistan Avenue porque um estudante trouxe uma arma de chumbinho para a escola. A arma e o aluno estão no escritório dos diretores agora.

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Milford News: House Fire

2:29pm--#Milford CT--Firefighters are on  the scene of house fire at the corner of Underhill Road and Greenfield Road.  All occupants have gotten out of the house safely.  at 2:55 firefighters had most of the fire knocked down and are now chasing hot spots.  No reported injuries at this time.  Stratford was providing mutual aid to Milford's empty fire houses.   [caption id="attachment_32428" align="aligncenter" width="974"] Photo courtsey of Milford Fire Department[/caption] Los bomberos están en la escena del incendio de la casa en la esquina de Underhill Road y Greenfield carretera. Todos los ocupantes han salido de la casa de manera segura. A las 2:55 los bomberos tuvieron la mayor parte del fuego derribado y ahora están persiguiendo los puntos calientes.…

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

I felt like I was sent back in time when I visited the Famous Fifties Diner at 472 Huntington Turnpike in Bridgeport.  I met with Kathryn Sanchez who opened the diner in April with her husband.  The first thing you notice is the Coca Cola red and white color theme and all the 50's memorabilia on the walls.  I wanted to point out that there was something wrong with the flat screen above the counter seating but then it dawned on me they intentionally wanted it to display in black and white! The have all the good foods you expect at a diner including Mexican food; Kathryn told me her husband is from Mexico so I can expect some authentic dishes!  Since…

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Bridgeport News: Man Inappropriately Touches 5 Year Old

11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were dispatched to the White Eagle Club at 595 East Washington Avenue for an older man who inappropriately touched a 5 year old.  He is currently being held by security.   EMS was dispatched to the club for an assault, no word if it was for the victim or the suspect. UPDATE:   I believe EMS was dispatched for both the victim who was a girl and the suspect. The girl's parents refused medical assistance and another person was transported to the hospital. Policía fueron enviados al Club White Eagle en 595 East Washington Avenue por un hombre mayor que tocó en forma inapropiada a 5 años de edad. Él se encuentra detenido por la seguridad. EMS fue enviado…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

10:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of about 5-6 shots fired on Cowles Street near Stratford Avenue.  Police on scene, so far nothing or anyone hit. Informe de unos 5-6 tiros disparó contra Cowles Street, cerca de Stratford Avenue. La policía en la escena, hasta ahora nada ni nadie golpeó. Relatório de cerca de 5-6 tiros em Cowles rua perto de Stratford Avenue. Polícia em cena, até agora, nada nem ninguém acertar.

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Bridgeport News: Woman Thrown From Van

8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police on patrol stopped citizens on scene at Wood and Linwood Avenue where a woman thrown from a 2002 Dodge Caravan heading towards North Avenue.  The woman is unconscious lying next to a tree.  UPDATE: An alert police officer spotted a vehicle matching the description and has the responsible person in custody near Iranistan Avenue. La policía en patrulla se detuvieron ciudadanos en escena en Madera y Linwood Avenue, donde una mujer cayó de un Dodge Caravan 2002 en dirección a la avenida del norte. La mujer está inconsciente que yacía junto a un árbol. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Un oficial de policía de alerta localizado un vehículo coincidía con la descripción y tiene la persona responsable de la custodia cerca Iranistan Avenue.…

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