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: Structure Fire

2023-11-01@6:06pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters on the scene of a fire at a commercial building in the 200 block of Rowe Avenue. This is near the train tracks and Metro North cautioning trains of smoke in the area. Radio reports say there is smoke showing from two units and they cite the sprinkler system for keeping the fire in check.

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Fairfield News: Man ALMOST Hit By Train

2023-10-31@7:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- Assistant Fire Chief George Gomolo credited the quick actions of the Metro North conductor for saving a man's life tonight. For some reason, a man was on the tracks, the conductor saw the man on the tracks who braked to stop and sounded the horn. The man ran back and ducked under the platform which prevented the train from hitting him. There were no injuries. The police are interviewing the man as to why he was on the tracks, there is a language barrier that they were working through. https://youtu.be/h-JJidMpAMg

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Stratford Library’s “Sunday Afternoon Talks”

The Stratford Library's "Sunday Afternoon Talks" series will be featuring a captivating presentation on the American Revolution on November 12. This event aims to shed light on the often overlooked participation and crucial role played by people of color during this historical period. The speaker, Eric Chandler, will return to the library to deliver a thought-provoking discussion titled "Slaves, Freemen & Haitians in the American Revolution: Between a Rock and a Hard Place." Chandler's talk will delve into the narratives of individuals who, motivated by the pursuit of freedom from chattel slavery, fought for both the Revolutionary cause and the British forces. The talk will also explore the lesser-known stories of free Black individuals who fought alongside White colonists to…

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Deceased Individual Located in the Long Island Sound

On October 29th at approximately 3:25PM Norwalk Police were notified of a deceased male floating in the Long Island Sound. Norwalk Police Marine Unit located and recovered the deceased individual. The Detective Bureau and The Office of the State Medical Examiner are currently investigating and trying to determine the identity. Please contact Detective Taranto (203) 854-3102 if anyone has any additional information. This is still under investigation. Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com

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Mall Mayhem: Man Faces Charges for Cheeky Behavior

#Milford CT-- On October 30, 2023, law enforcement responded to a distress call at the mall regarding a man inappropriately touching females. John Reynolds approached a victim near the food court, expressing a desire to touch their buttocks, which he did without consent. Subsequently, a second victim reported a similar incident involving Reynolds. Police apprehended Reynolds after positive identification by the victims. He was charged with Breach of Peace 2nd Degree and Sexual Assault 4th Degree. His bond was set at $30,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on October 31, 2023 for the reported offenses.

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