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.

Healthy Owner, Healthy Pet

First Ever “Healthy Owner, Healthy Pet” Event Scheduled for Saturday Animal Lovers: Break a Sweat and Vaccinate Your Pet   #Bridgeport, CT –  The Bridgeport Animal Shelter will host a one-of-a-kind event Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at the shelter to help improve the quality of life for everyone -- big or small, four legged and two legged. The event will be located at the shelter facility, 236 Evergreen St., and will include live Zumba instruction, an animal vaccination clinic, animal adoptions, a tag sale, raffle prizes, music and free food! “This event is the result of cooperation with animal lover and Zumba teacher Monica Capozziello,” said Gina Gambino, the head animal control officer at the Bridgeport shelter. “There is such a need…

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New Haven News: Shooting Injures Two

10:04pm--#New Haven CT--A report of a shooting at Chapel and Kensington Avenue.  Reports say there were two injured, condition unknown.  UPDATE-- 26 year old Tyrese Jones of Elm Street became New Haven's 8th homicide.  The second person shot has not been identified and is in stable condition. El informe de un tiroteo en la capilla y la avenida Kensington. Los informes dicen que había dos heridos, condiciona desconocido. ACTUALIZA-26 años de edad Tyrese Jones de Elm Street convirtió en octavo de homicidios de New Haven. Balón segunda persona no ha sido identificada y se encuentra en condición estable. Um relatório de um tiroteio na Chapel e Kensington Avenue. Os relatórios dizem que houve dois feridos, condição desconhecida. ATUALIZAÇÃO-26 anos Tyrese Jones de…

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Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident

8:55pm--#cttraffic #Bridgeport CT--Police on scene firefighters on the way to a rollover accident in the median Route 8/25  between exits 4 and 5.  Expect delays in both directions.  There are no reported injuries. La policía y bomberos de escena en el camino a una volcadura en la ruta media 8/25 entre las salidas 4 y 5. Espere demoras en ambas direcciones. No hay heridos. Polícia em cena cos bombeiros a caminho de um acidente de capotamento na Rota média 8/25 entre as saídas 4 e 5 de esperar atrasos em ambos os sentidos .. Não há feridos.

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Bridgeport News: Street

6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a street fight at Stratford Avenue and Fifth Street.  Police are on the way. -Informe de una pelea callejera en Stratford Avenue y la calle Quinta. La policía está en camino. -Relatório de uma briga de rua na Stratford Avenue e Fifth Street. A polícia está a caminho.

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2:28pm--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters on the way to 402 Connecticut Avenue, the Webster Bank parking lot for a person who has their hand stuck in a car door......... Bomberos en el camino a 402 Connecticut Avenue, el estacionamiento Webster Bank para la persona que tiene la mano pegada en una puerta de coche ... Bombeiros a caminho para 402 Connecticut Avenue, o estacionamento Webster Bank por uma pessoa que esta com a mão presa na porta de um carro ...

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A Wish Came True!

I stopped in to visit our long time friend and sponsor Larry Judge from Interstate Batteries Thursday. I like visiting Larry because he's not only friendly but as a wholesaler of the batteries he is like an early indicator of what is going on to the local economy. As soon as I saw he was in I made a "bee line" as they say to him, not noticing the change of displays around me. I did notice on the counter a display of alkaline AA batteries. I knew this was on Interstate's agenda from previous conversations with him. I said I wished Interstate would come out with cellphone battery since Interstate is so reliable. Larry told me to turn around,…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2:18am--#Bridgeport CT--Police received several calls for shots fired in the 400 block of Trumbull Avenue.  Police found several cars hit by bullets and a bloodied sneaker in the crosswalks.  A short time later a victim with a gunshot shows up at St. Vincent's Hospital. A crime scene has been set up and police are investigating. You will hear about this again in about 6 hours when the rest of the media wakes up and reads our report.   We are where the news gets their news from!  That's why Joe's Fuel advertises with us, he's as fast as we are!   La policía recibió varias llamadas de disparos efectuados en el bloque 400 de la avenida de Trumbull. La policía…

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Fairfield News: Post Road Near Bridgeport Line Closed

10:33pm--#Fairfield CT--The Post Road from Kings Highway near the Circle to Grasmere Avenue is closed due to a crash that took out a utility pole.  The wires are low hanging after the pole was sheared at its base by the SUV.  The driver had the extricated by firefighters and was transported to the hospital by EMS.  No word on his injuries.  UI has been dispatched. Kings Highway cerca del Círculo de Grasmere Avenue está cerrado debido a un accidente tomaron Que OUT Un poste de electricidad. Los cables están colgando bajo después el polo fue cortado en su base por el SUV. El conductor había la desvinculados por los bomberos y fue trasladado al hospital por el ccsme. En palabras…

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