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.

Fairfield’s Restaurant Week: Bella Sera

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield's Restaurant Week continues this time with great Italian Food.  First Selectman and DoingItLocal.com met with Fabio of Bella Sera to find the specials this week.  Stuffed squid appetizer, salad and veal chop with polenta wild mushroom ragu for just $30.  The full menu is available as well.  A full bar along with special wines like Amarone and Barolo are available with you meal.  Wines are half priced on Mondays and Tuesdays.  They are open 5pm to 10pm each night.  A private room is available for parties as large as 40.  Phone them at 203-335-7701 or visit them online at http://www.bellaseraristorante.com/

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Monroe News: House Fire

2:44am--#Monroe CT--Firefighters are on scene of a house fire at 11 Fox Run.  Firefighters reporting on scene are reporting the house engulfed in flames.  It is in an area with hydrants.  UPDATE: 3:26am--Firefighters reporting the bulk of the fire has been knocked down.  Trumbull and Shelton have been providing mutual aid to cover the empty fire stations in Monroe as they fought this blaze.  No injuries have been reported.

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Fairfield News: Rollover Accident

12:00am--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating the cause of this crash on Old Stratfield Road and Alvin Street tonight.  Many neighbors were saying how they were just falling asleep when they heard the loud crash.  The SUV hit the back of the Dodge Durango up onto the curb and into another parked car.  If the crash did wake them the car's horn would have woken them, it was sounding for a good ten minutes before firefighters could stop it.  Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told me everyone was out of the car on firefighters arrival and the injuries are not serious.

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Stratford News: Police Raid

#Stratofrd CT--A source has told me there was a raid on Willow Avenue this evening including the SWAT Team.  This has not been confirmed by local authorities at this time. Just remember, if you would like to send us confidential texts and photos you can send them to us at 203-769-6961 or email us at DoingItLocal.com@gmail.com ;)

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Police Pursuit

6:59pm--#Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT--Bridgeport Police were in pursuit  of a car wanted for a narcotics violations until it entered Fairfield on Stratfield Avenue.  Fairfield Police also entered the pursuit but also broke off the pursuit in the Putting Green Road area.  Police are looking for a dark blue Ford Explorer.   There may be a weapon inside the car.

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