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.

Illegal swimming in the cascades

1:22pm--#Fairfield CT--Despite no swimming signs posted police were called to the cascade area of Lake Mohegan in Fairfield this afternoon for three people swimming in the area.  Two people, two years in a row have drowned in the lake.  Last year was ten year old Catherine Perez Trujillo from Bridgeport and in 2011 it was 32 year old Frank Mazzabufi, of Shelton.  There is no swimming in this area due to dangerous currents and drop offs in the area. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJu-ogyd9OE&feature=player_embedded

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Wine Tasting In Fairfield Today!

Wine Tasting in Fairfield Today! 1pm to 6pm  Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield Viejo Feo Wine of Chile Pinot Noir Rose: This wine has a clean nose with a crisp, fruit forward flavor with delicate red cherry and citrus notes. It has a sharp acidity that retains its freshness across all palates.   Merlot: This classic grape shows intense ruby red color and is pleasant to nose with a complex and intense vanilla bouquet, with chocolate and red fruits notes. It has a nice final balance of earthiness and tannins in this excellent example of a new world Merlot.   Sauvignon Blanc: Classic example of a new world Sauvignon Blanc with young, cool, green-grassy flavor and…

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Two Juveniles Arrested in Connection With Major Fire

Bridgeport Detectives arrested two juveniles Friday in connection with a fire that caused extensive damage to a Poplar Street home.  The fire and police departments Wednesday responded to 181 Poplar St. On a report of a structure fire police encountered the front of the house fully engulfed inflames. The fire marshal's office and detective division responded because of the suspicious circumstances. Detectives Ken McKenna and Art Calvao responded to the scene and met with Fire Department Fire Inspector Richard Balestrieri.  After numerous interviews spanning two days, two suspects were identified.  On Friday, just after 5:30 p.m.   Detectives McKenna and Calvao interviewed the juveniles in front of their parents. The boys admitted to starting the fire using a newspaper and…

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