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.

TUESDAY: GOV. MALLOY AND SECRETARY MERRILL MAKE MAJOR VOTER REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Secretary of the State Denise Merrill will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to announce a major effort to modernize the voter registration process in Connecticut.  They will be joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Melody Currey, state lawmakers and local registrars of voters.     WHO: Governor Malloy, Secretary Merrill, Lt. Governor Wyman, Commissioner Currey, state lawmakers, registrars of voters WHAT: News conference to make announcement on effort to modernize the voter registration process WHEN: Tuesday, February 18, 2014; 12:30 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol, Old Appropriations Room; 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

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Swim Across the Sound Salutes Fire Chief

“A local name that carries a special ring is Felner. Each year, St. Vincent’s Foundation presents the David Felner Caregiver Award at the Sports Gala to a First Responder who has shown outstanding care and compassion for cancer patients.  The award is named in honor of the former Stratford Firefighter who passed away from cancer in 2002.   This year, St. Vincent’s Foundation surprised David’s parents, Fairfield Fire Chief Richard Felner and his wife Linda, by presenting them with the prestigious award.  The Foundation’s executive director, Lyn McCarthy stated, “Dick and Linda Felner have been at the heart of this event from its inception 11 years ago.  They were inspiring caregivers to their son, and to so many others in…

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Shelton News: 12th annaul Vally Has a Heart Spooner House

( Shelton , CT - February 17, 2014) – The 12th annual Valley Has a Heart Spooner House food collection will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three Stop & Shop stores in the lower Naugatuck Valley : Ansonia , Seymour and Shelton . The goal is to gather enough non-perishable food to last for at least two months and $3,000 in cash to use for restocking the shelves as needed during the cold winter months. The website linked above and also listed below has a list of the most needed food items this year. "Food stocks always get depleted during the holidays and also when storms impact the area, explained Susan Agamy,…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian struck then robbed

9:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--In a story we reported earlier a pedestrian was struck by a tan Caravan style vehicle in front of Walgreen's at 1000 Park Avenue robbed the victim then fled the scene.  They only got away with the victim's cellphone.  The van sideswiped the victim who is being evaluated at St. Vincent's Emergency Room.  His injuries are not life threatening.  Employees at Walgreen's assisted the victim until first responders arrived.  Police are looking for two black males, both thin built, one dressed in all black, the other in a red hoodie and jeans.

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