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.

Gov. Malloy declares State of Emergency- Salt shortage

Non-Essential State Employees Should Report to Work on a One-Hour Delay Friday, Feb. 14 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today declared a State of Emergency in an attempt for the state to pursue a request to the federal government to help some municipalities in Connecticut that are experiencing road salt shortages for the remainder of this winter season.  Today's winter weather event is the twelfth of the season. "I have asked our state emergency management personnel to reach out to our cities and towns tonight and get more information on what their salt supplies look like right now, indicating to us how much they currently have on hand and how much they use in a typical storm," Governor…

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Bridgeport News: Police Attempt to Identify Larceny Suspect

#Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 12, 2014 – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a larceny investigation. The incident happened at the Black Rock Animal Hospital on Jan. 6, 2014. The unidentified male is seen walking into a rear hallway, climbing onto a railing and stealing one of the business’s security cameras. Before it is disabled, it clearly shows his face. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to contact Detective Dave DeFeo at 203-581-5185.

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Survey says!

Below is a press release I received from Congressman Himes' office.  I normally don't post political things but I'm interested on your opinion on this: #WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one of the more moderate Members of Congress, according to a new report released by the National Journal recently. The publication’s 2013 Vote Ratings show that Himes voted with the other party on fiscal and economic issues more than any other member of the Connecticut delegation but more often leaned to the left on social issues and matters of foreign policy. In the House of Representatives – currently made up of 200 Democrats and 232 Republicans – Himes is the 130th most liberal or the 302nd most conservative…

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