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.

Stratford News: Bicyclist Hit

7:30pm--#Stratofrd CT--Report of a bicyclist being his in a restaurant's parking lot at 1345 Barnum Avenue.  First reponders just arriving on scene.   Informe de un ciclista es golpeado en el estacionamiento de un restaurante en 1345 Barnum Avenue. Los primeros en responder que acaban de llegar a la escena. Informe de un ciclista es golpeado en el estacionamiento de un restaurante en 1345 Barnum Avenue. Los primeros en responder que acaban de llegar a la escena.

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Westport News: Traffic Stop Ends in Pursuit

6:44am--An attempted traffic stop at Post Road West and Kings Highway turned into a pursuit into Norwalk on Strawberry Hill where 3 suspects fled on foot.  There were 4 in the car.  One remained in the car and police quickly apprehended him.  Police have 3 in custody and K-9 is now tracking the 4th. Una parada de tráfico intentado en Post Road West y Kings Highway convirtió en una persecución en Norwalk en Strawberry Hill, donde 3 sospechosos huyeron a pie. Éramos 4 en el coche. Una se quedó en el coche y la policía lo aprehendido rápidamente. La policía tiene 3 en custodia y K-9 ahora está rastreando el cuarto. Uma batida de trânsito tentou no Posto Road West…

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Bridgeport News: Small Fire

3:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to 30 Overland Avenue for a report of smoke in a basement.  When they arrived they found a small fire outside in the back of the building.  It burned some shingles, firefighters extinguished it. If it was really bad our friends at ServPro would have made it Like It Never Even Happened! Los bomberos fueron llamados a 30 Overland Avenue por un informe de humo en un sótano. Cuando llegaron se encontraron con un pequeño fuego en el exterior en la parte trasera del edificio. Se quemó algunas tejas, los bomberos extinguieron ella. Os bombeiros foram chamados para 30 Overland Avenue para um relatório de fumaça em um porão. Quando eles chegaram, encontraram uma pequena fogueira fora…

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Fairfield News: Cement Truck Hits Overpass

11:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- A cement truck operator attempted to cross at the North Benson Road overpass and realized he wasn't going to make it.  We are told he called his office and was told his truck was short enough to make it under the Mill Plain Road underpass....he didn't.  Firefighters are concerned with the integrity of the bridge and has asked Metro North to the scene to inspect it.  There are big traffic delays in the area due to construction and this is not helping matters.  Heavy duty tow trucks just arrived at 12:29pm.   Un operador de camión de cemento intentó cruzar en el paso elevado del Norte Benson Road y se dio cuenta que no iba a hacerlo. Se…

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Bridgeport News: Daycare Evacuated

11:33am--#Bridgeport CT--The daycare at 715 Trumbull Avenue has been evacuated for an odor of smoke in the building.  There is no visible smoke, just an odor.   Firefighter just arrived on scene. La guardería en 715 Trumbull Avenida ha sido evacuado por un olor de humo en el edificio. No hay humo visible, sólo un olor. Bombero acaba de llegar a la escena. A creche em 715 Trumbull Avenue foi evacuada para um cheiro de fumaça no prédio. Não há fumaça visível, apenas um odor. Bombeiro só chegou no local.

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Stratford News: Gas Line Hit

11:15pm--#Stratford CT--Construction workers hit a gas line digging near 3016 Main  Street (near Longbrook and Hillside).  Expect delays in the area. Trabajadores de la construcción alcanzó un conducto de gas de excavación cerca de 3016 Main Street (cerca Longbrook y Hillside). Espere demoras en la zona. Trabalhadores da construção atingiram um duto de gás perto da 3016 Main Street (perto Longbrook e Hillside). Espere por atrasos na área.

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Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors

10:52pm--#Bridgeport CT--Odor of gas indoors at 1150 Pembrooke Street.  Reports say smoke coming from the eleveator with an odor of gas from the elevator.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks! Olor de interiores de gas en 1150 Pembroke Street. Los informes dicen que el humo proveniente del ascensor con un olor a gas desde el ascensor. Aquí viene un montón de camiones de bomberos! Odor de gás dentro de casa na 1150 Pembroke Street. Os relatórios dizem que fumaça saindo do elevador com um odor de gás do elevador. Aqui vem um monte de caminhões de bombeiros!

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78,000 LOCAL Viewers Last Week!

Last week we had over 78,000 LOCAL viewers!  Here is how we stack up with other media sources.   This is why you need to advertise your business on DoingItLocal.com......Local is our middle name!  Oh, the source is Facebook: La semana pasada tuvimos más de 78.000 espectadores LOCALES! Aquí es cómo apilamos con otros medios de comunicación. Esta es la razón por lo que necesita hacer publicidad de su negocio en DoingItLocal.com ...... Local es nuestro segundo nombre! Oh, la fuente es Facebook: Na semana passada tivemos mais de 78.000 espectadores locais! Aqui é como se compara com outras fontes de mídia. É por isso que você precisa fazer propaganda de seu negócio na DoingItLocal.com ...... local é o nosso…

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Bridgeport Weekend News Recap

Police Investigate 7th Homicide:  We were first on the scene and first to report Bridgeport's 7th homicide. Other new sources just rewrote the Bridgeport Police press release.  Isn't that a police state reporting?  Here is the sights and sounds of our video as it happened: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/bridgeport-police-investigate-7th-homicide-2/ Bank Robbery:  You were the first to know about the TD Bank robbery at  4865 Main Street.  Here is who police are looking for:  http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/bridgeport-police-need-help-iding-bank-robber/ 9 Year Old Collects Almost 1,000 Pounds Of Food for Food Drive: Jeremy Rosa inspired the city as he raised 997 pounds of food in his food drive: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/mayor-applauds-9-year-old-bridgeport-resident-food-drive-efforts/ Great New Restaurant:  Tazza Osteria in Fairfield had its ribbon cutting.  Here is a sneak peak at what they have to offer: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/ribbon-cutting-tazza-osteria-fairfield/ Policía Investiga séptimo Homicide: Fuimos los primeros…

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Trumbull News Weekend Recap

Two Police Cruisers Collide:  We were the ONLY news source on scene Friday night when two Trumbull police cruisers collide responding to an accident on Butternut Lane.  See the video here at: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/trumbull-news-crash-injures-cop/ Fire at the Mall:  We were the first to report on the fire at the Westfield Mall on Main Street.  Find out what happened and see the photos sent in from viewers at : http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/trumbull-news-westfield-mall-evacuated-fire/ Motorcyclist Down: We were the only news source to tell about the motorcyclist that crashed on the Merritt near exit 48 Sunday.  Glad to report he only had minor injuries. Bank Robbery:  You were the first to know about the TD Bank robbery at the Bridgeport town line at 4865 Main Street.  Here is…

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