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: Fire destroys home

6:21am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters battled a 3 alarm fire at 520 Wayne Street this morning.  Firefighters found the back and right side fully engulfed in flames on arrival.   Firefighters immediately located all occupants, there were reports of a partial roof collapse into the second floor.  There were no reported injuries.  Special thanks to Garth Trotto in compiling this report.  I hope they call Nutmeg Insurance Adjusters.........you don't think the insurance company is going to willingly pay for everything damaged do you?

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Norwalk News: Train hits van on tracks

Video report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xcdp75H1s8 6:30pm--#Norwalk CT--A train hit a van that was on the tracks at the Glover Street crossing.  No one was in the van at the time of the impact.  There were about 100 passengers but no one was injured.  The train was able to leave under its own power after the van was removed.  Reports say the van driver said he was stuck in the snow at the crossing.  The crossing lights and gates were active and worked as the were suppose to.  The front of the locomotive, the crossing signal and the van were damaged in the crash.  Police and Metro North are investigating.

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