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 Police Need Your Help

#Stratford CT--On Wednesday, March 11th a shoplifting occurred at the Stop&Shop located on East Main Street in Stratford. The suspect fled the scene and led officers on a short pursuit which was terminated. The suspect is pictured below and this department is looking for help in identifying the person of interest. He is described as a white male, in his 40’s. He was last seen wearing kaki pants and a blue/white checkered shirt. He left the scene driving a late model Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck was green in color but the driver side door was discolored. The license plate displayed on the truck, CT 2424DA was a stolen license plate. If anyone has information on this person please contact the Stratford Police Department TIPS line 203-375-8477.  (Stratford…

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Milford News: Stop and Shop Evacuated

UPDATE: Delays in getting the key a hatch coupled with delays securing power causing firefighters "LEO"alarms to go off.  Firefighters are masking up according to radio reports. UPDATE: This could have the store closed for a while. Firefighters trying to locate the source and shut the electrical service to the compressor 3:50pm--#Milford CT-- Stop and Shop at 855 Bridgeport Avenue has been evacuated due to smoke in the compressor room.   This report made possible by;

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Brideport News: Madison Avenue Crash

12:58am--#Bridgeport CT--Ignore the man with a bloodied face walking down Madison Avenue towards downtown, he belongs with the crash into a utility pole at Clark and Madison Avenue.  Power is possibly out.  Anyone live in the area that can confirm that?   This report made possible by: No haga caso de el hombre con un rostro ensangrentado caminando por Madison Avenue hacia el centro, que pertenece al chocar contra un poste de electricidad en Clark y Madison Avenue. El poder es posiblemente fuera. Cualquiera que viva en la zona que puede confirmar eso? Ignorar o homem com um rosto ensanguentado andando Madison Avenue em direção ao centro, ele pertence ao colidir com um poste em Clark e Madison Avenue. O…

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Fairfield News: Gas Leak

10:33pm--#Fairfield News: Firefighters on scene at Hemlock Road for a house with a heavy gas odor.  Yankee Gas on the way.  UI requested as a priority.   This report sponsored by safe dependable Joe's Oil: Bomberos en escena en Hemlock camino para una casa con un olor a gas pesado. Yankee Gas en el camino. IU pide como una prioridad. Bombeiros na cena em Hemlock estrada para uma casa com um odor de gás pesado. Yankee Gas a caminho. UI solicitado como uma prioridade.

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Mortgage Crisis Program

The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program (MCJTP), a WorkPlace opportunity, is conducting a free Resource Clinic for Connecticut residents who are struggling to pay their mortgages or are facing foreclosure. Connecticut has the eighth highest rate of foreclosure filings in the nation, according to the latest monthly report from California-based RealtyTrac.  This timely event will introduce participants to the numerous programs available to them.   Participants at the clinic will have the opportunity to have their specific questions addressed by meeting one-on-one with representatives from organizations that can provide relevant information and guidance to work with their lenders.   The free clinic will take place Thursday, March 12th from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Ansonia High School cafeteria.  To register:www.ajcswct.com/resourceclinic  …

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Fairfield News: Rollover Accident

1:40am--#Fairfield CT--Report of a rollover accident on Hill Farm Road with injuries.  Reported downed wires as well  Firefighters on scene reporting icy road conditions and request the town come out and sand.  Please be careful driving tonight!   This report sponsored by: Informe de una volcadura en la colina del camino de campo con las lesiones. Cables caídos reportados así Bomberos en escena informes hielo en la calzada y pedir al pueblo salir y arena. Tenga cuidado esta noche conduciendo! Relato de um acidente de capotagem no Hill Farm Road, com ferimentos. Fios caídos comunicadas, bem bombeiros em cena relatando as condições das estradas geladas e solicitar a cidade sair e areia. Por favor, tenha cuidado para conduzir esta noite!

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Bridgeport News: Black Ice Causing Havoc

11:55pm---#Bridgeport CT--Boston Avenue near Seaview/Helen Street area is being closed due to black ice with two separate accidents at the scene.   This report sponsored by: Boston Avenue, cerca de la zona Seaview / Helen Street está siendo cerrado debido al hielo negro con dos accidentes separados en el lugar. Boston Avenue, perto da área Seaview / Helen rua está sendo fechada devido ao gelo preto com dois acidentes separados na cena do crime.

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