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.

Easton News: Tough Day For Kids on Sport Hill Road

6:44pm--#Easton CT--EMS on the way to Sport Hill Road for a 7 month old who fell down a flight of stairs.  Earlier in a different part of Sport Hill Road EMS was dispatched for a boy who broke his arm. Ccsme en el camino a Sport Hill Road para un bebé de 7 meses que se cayó por las escaleras. Anteriormente, en una parte diferente del Sport Hill Road ccsme fue enviado para un chico que se rompió el brazo. EMS no caminho à Sport Hill Road para a 7 meses de idade que caiu de um lance de escadas. Anteriormente, em uma parte diferente do Esporte Hill Road EMS foi despachado para um garoto que quebrou o braço.

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Easton Crash

5:22pm--#cttraffic--#Easton CT---Report of a crash with air bag deployment at the intersection of Route 59 and Route 136.  First responders on the way.   Relato de um acidente com o air bag no cruzamento da Route 59 e Route 136. Socorristas no caminho. Informe de un accidente con el despliegue de bolsas de aire en la intersección de la Ruta 59 y la Ruta 136. Los primeros en responder en el camino.

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It was a pleasure meeting Karen Gorden at Stan's Jamaican Kitchen located at 16 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield, right near the town line of North Avenue Bridgeport.  Stan's Jamaican Kitchen is Fairfield's ONLY Jamaican Restaurant.  They specialize in Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Brown Stew Chicken, Escovitch Tilapia, Curry Goat (my favorite) and Curry Chicken.  Take out is their main business but there is a small window counter for eat in.  Hours are Monday through Saturday 11am to 8pm and Visa and MasterCard is accepted, delivery is not available at this time but they are working on it. My family and I are planning a visit, I'll be reporting more on the food.   I can't wait!! Fue un placer reunirse…

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Bridgeport Man Arrested For Burglary

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 9, 2014 – A city man was arrested for burglarizing a house on Pearl Harbor Street.  Officer Ricardo Lopez responded to the area on a report of a suspicious male walking through yards of the area.  As he arrived in the area, he learned that Officers Darryl Wilson and Ricky Dewitt-Smith had a possible suspect in custody who had fled when he saw the officers. While they were investigating, a female called out for police and reported that her house had been burglarized. Police discovered that someone had forced entry and rifled through drawers in the victim’s bedroom.  Police brought the victim to the police car and she immediately identified as hers items that had been recovered from the…

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Norwalk News: Boats Collide in Norwalk Harbor

4:50pm--#Norwalk CT--A report of a collision between a tug boat and a rowing crew boat accident.  Reports say member of the rowing crew are in the water, unknown injuries.  Caller now says both boats have left the area. Un informe de una colisión entre un remolcador y un accidente de barco con remos tripulación. Los informes dicen miembro de la tripulación de remo están en el agua, lesiones desconocidas. Llamadas ahora dice que ambos barcos han abandonado la zona. Um relatório de uma colisão entre um rebocador e um acidente de barco a remos tripulação. Os relatórios dizem que membro da equipe de remo estão na água, lesões desconhecidas. Caller agora diz que ambos os barcos deixaram a área.

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Fairfield News: School Bus Accident

2:26pm--#Fairfield CT--A school bus and car accident at Ward High School near the gym. The bus has 9 students on board.  These are usually low speed  minor parking lot accidents. Un autobús escolar y accidente de coche en la Sala Secundaria cerca del gimnasio. El autobús dispone de 9 estudiantes a bordo. Estos son por lo general de baja velocidad menor estacionamiento accidentes. Um ônibus escolar e acidente de carro em alta Ward Escola perto do ginásio. O ônibus tem 9 alunos a bordo. Estes são geralmente de velocidade menor acidentes baixas estacionamento.

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Go Back To Get Ahead Campaign

#HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that over 900 Connecticut residents have re enrolled in college to complete their associate or bachelor’s degree at one of the 17 Connecticut State Colleges & Universities using a free course offer from the Go Back to Get Ahead  program. The program, which launched June 2, is open to Connecticut residents who were previously enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program but did not complete their degree, or who completed an associate degree but did not go on to complete a bachelor’s.  The program provides up to three free 3-credit courses to those who re-enroll at one of the 17 community colleges, universities or online college within the Connecticut State University system. “Investing in…

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Motor Vehicle Leads to Seizure of Heroin, Marijuana

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 9, 2014 – A motor vehicle stop led to three arrests Monday afternoon.  Officer Carlos Vazquez pulled over the vehicle near the corner of East Main and Howe streets. He noticed the odor of marijuana and observed what appeared to be a bag of marijuana inside the vehicle.  The driver stated that he and his passengers had been smoking marijuana earlier.  The driver, Jaquan Bryant, 24, of Bridgeport, also indicated that the car was not licensed or insured.  As police prepared to tow the car, officers discovered 38 baggies of heroin packaged for street sale inside the vehicle. Bryant was charged with motor vehicle violations and with possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell narcotics. His bond…

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Meet Nicole McCullough.  She's DoingItLocal with the Pet Station at 1217 Main Street, that's right, downtown!  She has years of big box experience but now offers her personalized service to you.  Right now she is working with fish and reptiles, but she plans on expanding to other pets.  She also offers FREE pet food delivery.  I mentioned her to an associate and he said oh yeah, I went there for crickets for my lizard.  Give them a call at  203 540-5556 Conoce Nicole McCullough. Ella es DoingItLocal con la Pet Station en 1217 Main Street, es cierto, en el centro! Ella tiene años de experiencia grande caja, pero ahora ofrece su servicio personalizado para usted. En este momento se está trabajando con…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Shots were fired at French Street and Capital Avenue.  No confirmation if anyone or anything was hit.  However, there was  a car that crashed into a parked car at and the driver fled the scene on Wells Street.  Police are trying to  determine if they are related. Hubo disparos en la calle French y la avenida de Capital. No hay confirmación si alguien o algo fue alcanzado. Sin embargo, había un coche que se estrelló contra un auto estacionado en y el conductor huyó de la escena en la calle de los pozos. La policía está tratando de determinar si están relacionados. Tiros foram disparados cna French Street e Avenue Capital. Não há confirmação se alguém ou alguma coisa…

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