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: Structure Fire Infant Hurt

2:03pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters on scene at 83 Avo Street for a structure fire, a stove fire that extended to other parts of the kitchen. Firefighters reporting a heavy smoke condition on the first floor.  Multiple radio reports say an infant has smoke inhalation.   This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena en 83 Avo calle para un fuego de la estructura, una estufa de fuego que se extendió a otras partes de la cocina. Los bomberos informaron una condición de un denso humo en el primer piso. Informes de radio múltiples decir un bebé tiene la inhalación de humo. Bombeiros em cena a 83 Avo rua para um fogo estrutural, um fogo no fogão que se estendeu a outras partes da…

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Stratford News: Police Standoff

12:52pm--UPDATE: The man just surrendered to police. 11:11am--#Stratford CT--There is a standoff taking place on Success and Singer Court with a man with a gun inside the home.  Stratford Police have the house surrounded and I'm waiting on more information from police. Hay un enfrentamiento que tendrá lugar en el éxito y el cantante de la corte con un hombre con un arma de fuego dentro de la casa. Policía Stratford tienen la casa rodeada y estoy esperando más información de la policía. Há um impasse que ocorre na Sucess e Singer Court com um homem com uma arma dentro de casa. Polícia de Stratford tem a casa cercada e eu estou esperando mais informações da polícia.

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Radio Shack Closures Begin

#Milford CT--As expected, the troubled chain Radio Shack closed the Milford location in the K-Mart Plaza (matter of time for K-Mart too) at 559 Bridgeport Avenue.  The signs in the window direct customers to the Bridgeport store on Boston Avenue. Reports say that Radio Shack is in talks with Sprint to purchase half the stores and closing the rest.   The New York Stock Exchange has stopped trading of the stock.  For more info see: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-02/radioshack-is-said-to-discuss-liquidation-as-part-of-sprint-deal Como era de esperar, la cadena atribulado Radio Shack cerró la ubicación Milford en el K-Mart Plaza (cuestión de tiempo para K-Mart también) en 559 Bridgeport Avenue. Los signos de la ventana dirigen los clientes a la tienda de Bridgeport en Boston Avenue. Los informes dicen que…

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Bridgeport News: Firetruck Hit

10:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--A car and a firetruck have collided at Park and University Avenue.  No reported injuries.   This report sponsored by: Un coche y un camión de bomberos han chocado en el parque y la avenida Universidad. No reportado lesiones. Um carro e um caminhão de bombeiros colidiram na Park e University ave. N relataram lesões.

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Today’s Car Fire

4:43pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--Today's car fire is on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 52 and 53.  Trooper on scene confirming the fire.   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Fuego del coche de hoy es en el norte de Merritt Parkway entre las salidas 52 y 53. Trooper en escena confirmando el fuego. Incêndio do carro de hoje é na norte Merritt Parkway entre as saídas 52 e 53. Trooper em cena confirmando o fogo.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

2:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit in front of 430 Success Avenue.  First responders on the way.   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Informe de un peatón golpeado delante de 430 Success Avenue. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Relato de um pedestre atropelado na frente de 430 Sucesso Avenue. Socorristas a caminho.

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I-95 Crash

11:22pm--#cttraffic--#Westport-- A two/three car crash with a tractor trailer I-95 southbound between exits 18 and 17 in the left lane slowing traffic.   Un accidente de coche dos / tres con un remolque de tractor I-95 hacia el sur entre las salidas 18 y 17 en el tráfico de la desaceleración carril de la izquierda. Um acidente com dois / três carros com um caminhao na I-95 sul entre as saídas de 18 e 17 o trânsito estava lento na faixa da esquerda.

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Bridgeport News: Candle Causes Fire

8:26pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to 81 Sunshine Circle where a candle in a bathroom has fallen and the wall is on fire according to the caller.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:   Bomberos en el camino a 81 de Sunshine Circle donde una vela en un cuarto de baño se ha reducido y la pared está en llamas de acuerdo con la persona que llama. Bombeiros no 81 Sunshine Circle onde uma vela em um banheiro caiu ea parede está pegando fogo de acordo com o autor da chamada.

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Fairfield News: Snow Blower Stolen

8:20pm--#Fairfield CT--A snow blower has been stolen out of a driveway in the 1400 block of North Benson Road according to radio reports.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Soplador de nieve ha sido robado de un camino en la cuadra 1400 de North Benson rd de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Soprador de neve foi roubado de uma entrada de automóveis no bloco 1400 de North Benson rd de acordo com relatos de rádio.

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