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 News: Mother From Fire Passes

I'm very sorry to report that the mother Marisol Estrada, 43, died as a result of her injures in the fire on Washington Avenue Saturday Night. Lamento mucho informar que la madre Marisol Estrada, de 43 años, murió a consecuencia de su lesiona en el fuego en la avenida Washington Sábado Noche. Sinto muito em informar que a mãe Marisol Estrada, 43, morreu em conseqüência de sua fere em incêndio na Washington Avenue Saturday Night.

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Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger!

4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A mother is reporting to police that 2 black males in a tan 4 door car attempted to lure her 13 year old daughter into their car at Hamilton and Hallett Street.  She ignored them and kept walking.   The driver then approached her when she ran.   Una madre está informando a la policía que 2 hombres negros en un coche 4 puertas tan intentaron atraer a su hija de 13 años en su coche a Hamilton y Hallett Street. Ella no les hizo caso y siguió caminando. El conductor se acercó a ella cuando ella corrió. Uma mãe está relatando à polícia que dois homens negros em um 4 porta carro tentou atraír a sua filha de…

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Stratford News: School Bus Accident I-95

4:10pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--I-95  southbound between exits 31 and 32 a multi vehicle accident involving a school bus, a box truck and a couple other vehicles .  About 10 teens on board complaining of head and neck injuries.  We do not have any other details like bus number or what bus company it belongs to at this time. hacia el sur entre las salidas 31 y 32 un accidente múltiple que implican un autobús escolar, un camión de caja y un par de otros vehículos. Cerca de 10 adolescentes a bordo se quejan de lesiones en la cabeza y el cuello. Nosotros no tenemos otros detalles como el autobús o qué compañía de autobuses que pertenece en este momento. sul entre saídas…

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The Westport Library Premiers Exhibit about Downtown

#WESTPORT, CT — In an effort coordinated with the Your Downtown public outreach campaign, the Westport Library has premiered a new exhibit entitled “Thinking About Westport’s Future Downtown.” It is a visual representation, in the form of panels filled with quotes and “Word Clouds,” of the answers to questions from the Your Downtown Survey and comments made during the Your Downtown Visioning Workshops which took place earlier this summer.  The display is located in the Westport Library’s first-floor Riverwalk Hallway and on the staircase leading up to the main floor. One set of panels is subtitled “Westporters’ Downtown Survey Results,” while the other is “Envisioning Downtown Westport.” The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will continue through…

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Fairfield News: Rest Area Hearing

First Selectman Tetreau announced today that on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm at Sherman Elementary School’s All Purpose Room (250 Fern Street), there will be a public informational meeting on the I-95 Service Plaza projects at Exit 22 with the Department of Transportation commissioner and the project’s developer. First Selectman Tetreau said, “The Town has organized this important informational meeting for citizens and anyone else who wishes to attend so that you can voice your ideas and pose questions to the commissioner and the developer. I hope that many members of the public can join me at this important meeting so that you have the opportunity to have your voice heard.” Primero Selectman Tetreau anunció hoy que el Jueves, 18 de septiembre 2014 a…

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Shelton News: Propane Leak- Hazmat Team Dispatched

12:18pm--#Shelton CT--The Derby Hazmat Team along with Shelton Firefighters, EMS and police have been dispatched to the Landmark Transportation maintenance facility at 55 Riverdale Avenue for a propane leak.  One of the buses inside the facility has a leak and they cannot shut off.  The road has been closed at the Inline Plastic Company at Brewster Street.  An alarm is now sounding at Inline Plastics. El equipo Hazmat Derby junto con Shelton Bomberos, EMS y la policía han sido enviados a las instalaciones de mantenimiento Landmark Transporte a 55 Riverdale Avenue por una fuga de gas propano. Uno de los autobuses dentro de la instalación tiene una fuga y que no se puede apagar. El camino se ha cerrado en…

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Bridgeport Firefighters Rescue Four From Inferno

Extended Video Report: #Bridgeport, CT -- Sept. 14, 2014 – A 2-year-old child remains hospitalized at Shriners Hospital  in Boston following a two-alarm fire on Washington Avenue. Her mother remains in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital, and her father has been upgraded to good condition. “First and foremost, I want to express my deepest sympathies those who were affected by this blaze,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “This is a tragic occurrence, and the fact that it has left a two-year-old child in critical condition is heart wrenching. I’m asking families across our city to join me and my family in praying for those who were injured and displaced by this unfortunate event.” Four people were hospitalized after an early-morning…

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Milford News: House Hit By Car, Gas Line Hit

11:50pm--#Milford CT-- A Ludlowe Road home was hit by car tonight and the gas main was ruptured.  Firefighters worked to keep the scene safe while waiting for the gas company to arrive.  Firefighters are still on scene at 2:04am working with gas company officials. Un hogar Ludlowe carretera fue atropellado por un coche esta noche y el principal gas se rompió. Los bomberos trabajaron para mantener la escena segura a la espera de la compañía de gas para llegar. Los bomberos siguen en escena a las 2:04 de la mañana trabajando con funcionarios de la compañía de gas. Uma casa na Ludlowe Estrada Rd foi atingida por um carro hoje à noite e o duto de gás foi rompido. Bombeiros…

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