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.

Milford News: Service Above Self Awards

#MILFORD CT – Devon Rotary held its semi-annual Service Above Self awards breakfast on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at the Bridge House Restaurant in Milford, CT.  The awardees are Joseph Romick-Barrell from Jonathan Law High School, Monica Capriglione from Platt Tech, Jamiah Bennett from Lauralton Hall, and Emma Bromley from Foran High School. Guidance Counselors Barbara Kovacs, Louise Wade, and Sue Fracker were on hand to support and introduce the awardees.   The Dodie Ireland Memorial Service Above Self Awards recognize students for their commitment to service to their high school as well as to their home community.  The students are selected by the awards committee at their high school, and then recognized at an Awards Breakfast where they are…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

#ctfire--UPDATE: This house was in foreclosure and scheduled for auction on Friday: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/206-208-Scofield-Ave-Bridgeport-CT-06605/2102708925_zpid/   Just after 3:30 Thursday morning firefighter received numerous calls for a fire at 206 Scofield Avenue. When I arrived about six minutes after hearing the call the 2nd floor and attic were fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were already on scene and had begun an impressive interior attack that kept the fire confined to the second floor. I met with the first floor occupants, 3 males who made it out safely. They told me 3 other males, no children lived on the second floor. They were uncertain if they made it out. I kept checking with EMS and I'm happy to report they were not busy. Within…

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Bridgeport News: Police Locate Homeless Man With 4 Year Old

2:47am--#Bridgeport CT--Police working with leads from Department of Children and Families locate a homeless man with his 4 year old child on Main Street near Thompson Street.  They were located after pinging the man's cellphone.  EMS dispatched to check out the child.  I'm happy to report from radio reports that police are treating the man with dignity and respect.   The homeless man was fearful of losing his child if located. Please pray for a positive, loving outcome in this situation.

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