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.

Hartford Firefighter Dies Fighting Fire

#Hartford CT-- Hartford firefighters have lost one of their own fighting a fire on Blue Hills Avenue.  Three have been injured, one is being treated at Bridgeport Hospital.  I request prayers for all involved.  No names have been released at this time.   Bomberos Hartford han perdido a uno de su propia lucha contra un incendio en Blue Hills Avenue. Tres han resultado heridos, uno está siendo tratado en el Hospital Bridgeport. Pido oraciones para todos los involucrados. No hay nombres han sido puestos en libertad en este momento. Bombeiros Hartford perderam um dos seus combatendo um incêndio em Blue Hills Avenue. Três ficaram feridos, um deles está sendo tratado no Bridgeport Hospital. Peço orações por todos os envolvidos. Sem…

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Bridgeport News: Man Attacks The Bush’s

10:53pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police dispatched to the 800 block of Laurel Avenue for a man with a stick attacking the bushes, not the president....the shrubs.  He might also be on "something".  UPDATE: UPDATE: Man was being chased by a small dog and that is why he picked up the stick. I love how some things get called in! Policía enviados al bloque 800 de la avenida Laurel para un hombre con un palo de atacar a los arbustos, no el presidente ... El arbustos. También podría estar en "algo". ACTUALIZACIÓN: UPDATE: El hombre estaba siendo perseguido por un perro pequeño y por eso cogió el palo. Me encanta cómo algunas cosas se llaman en! Polícia despachada para o bloco 800 de Laurel Avenue…

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Bridgeport News: BB Gun Shooting

4:52pm--#Bridgeport CT--A Beach Street resident has called police that they were shot in the leg by their neighbor with a BB gun.  EMS was refused, police are investigating. Un residente Beach Street ha llamado a la policía que se les disparó en la pierna por su vecino con una pistola de aire comprimido. SME se negó, la policía está investigando. Um morador da Beach Street chamou a polícia porque ele foi baleado na perna por seu vizinho com uma arma de chumbinho. EMS foi recusado, a polícia está investigando.

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Fairfield News: Return of Trick-or-Treat on Safety Street

The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield proudly announces the return of Trick-or-Treat on Safety Street. It will take place Friday, October 31, 2014. This event offers a safe and comfortable environment for the children of Fairfield to dress up and trick- or- treat for Halloween. It is open to all Fairfield children up through elementary school who come dressed in their favorite costume. Merchants will offer treats from 2pm to 5pm and will display an orange Trick-of-Treat on Safety Street poster in their windows to show their participation. It will take place from the First Niagara Bank at Thorpe Street to Morgan-Stanley at the Brick Walk. The Kiwanis club will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks at their table on Sherman Green. Joining them on the Green will be…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2:26pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was shot in the leg at Jackson/McKinley Avenue.  Police say a black male wearing a mask exited a black vehicle, possibly a Volkswagen, chased the suspect and shooting him in the leg and fled east on McKinley Avenue. Un hombre recibió un disparo en la pierna en el Jackson / McKinley Avenue. La policía dice que un hombre negro con una máscara salió de un vehículo negro, posiblemente un Volkswagen, persiguió al sospechoso y le dispara en la pierna y huyó hacia el este por la Avenida McKinley. Um homem foi baleado na perna em Jackson / McKinley Avenue. Segundo a polícia, um homem negro usando uma máscara saiu de um veículo preto, possivelmente um Volkswagen, perseguiu o…

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Bridgeport News: False 911 Calls For Schools

11:23am--#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to Roosevelt School at 160 Iranistan/University Avneu for a 911 call about a disturbance at one of the classrooms.   Upon police's arrival they found there was no disturbance.  The call was for 600 University Avenue but that is where the ping to the phone came from, but it isn't 100% accurate.  Police checked Roosevelt School and University of Bridgeport and found nothing.  At the same time police also received a 911 call for a street fight at Geraldine Johnson School at 475 Lexington Avenue.   This call also proved to be false. "Roosevelt School was evacuated out of an abundance of precaution" police spokesman William Kaempffer told me.   At this time after a through…

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Fairfield News: Suspicious Person

1:19pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man with goatee reported to be circling the neighborhood  on a bicycle  in the Jackman Avenue area.  The neighborhood has been on edge with a rash of car break ins.  Police are on the way. News while it is happening, so you can do something about it!  Support our sponsors who make this all possible! Un hombre con barba de chivo informó que circunda el barrio en una bicicleta en el área Jackman Avenue. El barrio ha sido en el borde con una ola de allanamientos coche. La policía está en camino. Noticias mientras está sucediendo, así que usted puede hacer algo al respecto! Apoyar a nuestros patrocinadores que hacen posible todo esto! Um homem com cavanhaque…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

10:32pm--#Bridgeport CT--Multiple calls for shots fire in the 600 block of William Street.  Police are investigating so far no one or anything it. Varias llamadas de disparos fuego en la cuadra 600 de la calle William. La policía está investigando hasta ahora nadie ni nada se. Várias chamadas para disparar tiros no bloco de William Street 600. A polícia está investigando até agora ninguém nem nada disso.

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit

6:41pm--#Fairfield CT--A pedestrian has been hit on Jefferson Street at the entrance of Ludlowe Health Care.  First responders on the way. Un peatón ha sido golpeado en la calle Jefferson en la entrada de Ludlowe Cuidado de la Salud. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Um pedestre foi atingido na Jefferson Street, na entrada da Ludlowe Health Care. Socorristas no caminho.

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