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.

Bridgeport News: Woman with Knife and Busted Out Windows On Her BMW

6:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to Pixlee Place for a woman with a BMW with busted out windows and she is walking around with a knife covered in blood on Pixlee Place.  Police on scene investigating, requesting a Spanish speaking officer to the scene.   See ALL our posts, not just the one's Facebook shows you but logging on to our website DoingItLocal.com.  We are smartphone friendly! Find out what you are missing. And share us with your friends and family!

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Governor to Launch No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Program

Today Governor Malloy held a news conference with Connecticut No Kid Hungry to launch the 2014 Summer Meals Program and promote the availability of free or reduced-priced lunches to children during the summer months.  While Connecticut ranks fourth in the nation for number of children participating in the free summer meals programs, only 26 percent of low-income children in Connecticut who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year participated in summer meals programs last year.  Also participating in the event will be Congresswoman Rose DeLauro and state Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor.  

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Bridgeport News: Punched In The Face And Robbed

5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was outside the Xtra Mart at 540 Boston Avenue, punched in the face and had $100 taken from him.  The suspect fled in a red Ford, the victim got a plate number but it comes back to a different car.  Police are investigating.   If take your motorcycle or quad out tomorrow and the battery is dead, see Larry at Interstate Battery at 125 Holland Ave, Bridgeport. He even  has  the hard to find batteries in stock.  They are open Saturdays 8pm to 1pm.

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Bridgeport News: Road Closures Due To Flooding

12:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--Boston Avenue at Seaview Avenue is closed due to flooding.  We will update this thread as we receive more road closures.  You can post road closures you have found here too to warn your neighbors. UPDATES: Iranistan and State Street is closed and underwater. East Main and Crescent now closed. State Street and Iranistan Avenue now closed.   Why bother running out in the rain? FREE prescription delivery to Bridgeport-Unity Pharmacy (203) 955-1781 1326 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

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Fairfield News: Roads Closed Due To Flooding

12:00pm--#Fairfield CT--The underpasses on Post Road at North Benson Road, Round Hill Road and Mill Plain Road are closed due to flooding from the heavy rains.   You can expect roads that are prone to flooding to be closing soon. Are you putting in a pool, putting up a fence or just need to know where your property lines and boundaries are located? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for a stake out of your property. Surveyors always measure up.

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