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 News: Sailboat Rescue

3:44pm--#Fairfield CT--A Breaker's Lane resident called that a sailboat with 4 adults has tipped over near breakwater E according to radio reports.  Another boat is on scene attempting a rescue.  First responders on the way. Residente carril de un interruptor llamado que un velero con 4 adultos ha volcado cerca del rompeolas E de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Otro barco está en escena de intentar un rescate. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Um morador de Braker's Lane chamou socorro por que um veleiro com quatro adultos foi derrubado próximo paredão E de acordo com relatórios de rádio. Outro barco está em cena de tentar um resgate. Socorristas no caminho.

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2 Shot on I-95

Video--CAUTION: Strong Language FINALLY got an update! The driver suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his back after being shot somewhere on I-95 between exits 17 and 21.The front seat passenger received cuts from shattered window glass.and a third passenger was not injured. 2:09am--#Bridgeport CT--Just after 2am St. Vincent's Hospital Security called police called that a car that was shot up upon arrival at the hospital.  Radio reports say two males were shot, one shot to the head and the other to the chest.  They were reportedly shot on I-95 somewhere between Norwalk and Bridgeport.  I showed up to photograph the shot up car.  As you can see I got more than I expected. justo después de Hospital del Seguro 02…

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Fight at Bridgeport University

2:18am--#UB--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport University counters the alleged intoxicated scoreboard with a big fight at Bodine Hall.  Multiple police units were dispatched.  One student was tazed.    Police were busy with this call until about 2:40am   Universidad de Bridgeport contradice la supuesta marcador intoxicado con una gran pelea en Bodine Hall. Varias unidades de la policía fueron enviados. Un estudiante fue alcanzado por una Taser. La policía estaba ocupada con la presente convocatoria hasta las 02:40 am Universidade Bridgeport contraria a alegada placar intoxicado com uma grande luta em Bodine Hall. Várias unidades da polícia foram enviados. Um estudante foi tasered. A polícia estava ocupado com esta chamada até cerca de 2h40

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West Haven News: Possible Murder/Suicide

#West Haven CT--We have been following a possible murder suicide on Peck Avenue  since around 5:30pm Friday night.  The medical examiner has just removed the last body around 1:15am.   Earlier 4 dogs (alive) were removed from the home.   No family members have arrived on the scene even at this late hour.  Hemos estado siguiendo un posible suicidio asesinato en Peck Avenida desde alrededor de las 5:30 pm del viernes noche. El médico forense sólo ha eliminado el último cuerpo alrededor de las 1:15 am. A principios de 4 perros (vivos) fueron retirados de la casa. No hay miembros de la familia han llegado a la escena, incluso en esta última hora. Temos vindo a seguir um possível suicídio…

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Fairfield U Early Lead on Alleged Intoxicated Scoreboard

1:14am--#FairfieldU--Fairfield University takes an early lead with an allegedly 18 year old female intoxicated but conscious  at 70 McCormick Road.  First responders on the way. Universidad Fairfield lleva una ventaja temprana con una vieja hembra supuestamente 18 años intoxicada pero consciente a 70 McCormick carretera. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Fairfield University leva uma vantagem inicial com uma velha mulher supostamente 18 anos intoxicado mas consciente a 70 McCormick Road. Socorristas no caminho.

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Taxi Driver Makes Sexual Advances To Sacred Heart Student

12:40pm--#sacredheartuniv--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police were called to the security office at Sacred Heart University where a student is claiming a taxi driver made undesired sexual advances at her.  She says it is on video surveillance. La policía de Bridgeport fueron llamados a la oficina de seguridad de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, donde un estudiante se está cobrando un taxista hizo insinuaciones sexuales no deseadas en ella. Ella dice que es en la vigilancia de vídeo. Polícia de Bridgeport foram chamados ao escritório de segurança na Universidade do Sagrado Coração, onde o aluno está reivindicando um motorista de táxi fez avanços sexuais indesejados para ela. Ela diz que está em vigilância por vídeo.

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Governor Announces Effort to Reduce Standardized Testing In Public Schools

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the administration is taking two actions to help reduce the time Connecticut students spend taking standardized tests.  In a letter to U.S. Department of Education (USED) Secretary Arne Duncan, the Governor asked for USED to consider how the number of high-stakes exams in Grade 11 could be reduced under existing federal law. In the letter, the Governor writes, “I am eager to explore solutions for the students who may be our most over-tested: our eleventh graders.” One potential avenue for alleviating the burden on the eleventh grade would be to examine whether a college entrance exam, such as the SAT, could satisfy the federally mandated high school exam.  In 2013, 83 percent of Connecticut…

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Wakeman Member Named As Finalist in America’s Vote Competition

Video: After almost two weeks of voting Wakeman Boys & Girls Club announced today that Smilow-Burroughs Club member Billy Narvaez is in first place in the 2014 Maytag Dependable Leader Awards voting!  Through a national partnership, Maytag and Boys & Girls Clubs of America selected Billy as one of five finalists nationwide to compete for the distinction, which includes $50,000 in scholarships dollars to help the Club deepen its impact in the community. To vote for Billy, visit http://www.dependableleaders.com/nominees/billy-narvaez/  where you can vote every 24 hours to help him increase his chances of winning the Maytag Dependable Leader Award of 2014."Billy is the definition of dependable! He is at the Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse every day and is a tremendous role model and inspiration for all of our…

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Walk Like MADD 5K in Fairfield

WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2014     WHERE: Fairfield Ludlowe High School  785 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT Walk Registration begins at 8:30am    Walk begins at 10:00 am Walk Like MADD, the signature walk of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is a fun, community-driven 5K event that raises funds and saves lives. Every step taken and every dollar raised supports MADD’s initiatives in CT, including the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving which calls for ignition  interlocks for all drunk drivers; sobriety checkpoints and/or saturation patrols; community support; and the development and exploration of advanced technologies that will one day make a vehicle inoperable by a drunk driver.   CUÁNDO: Sábado, 25 de octubre 2014 DONDE: Fairfield Ludlowe Escuela Secundaria 785 Unquowa Road, Fairfield,-madd-logo CTwalk-como Paseo La…

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