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.

Voters Can Register on Election Day

Westport Registrars of Voters Kevin White and Marla Cowden reminded residents today that theNov. 5 municipal election will be the first in Connecticut history in which voters who have not previously registered to vote can both register and vote on Election Day.   Westport’s Election Day registration location will be in the Town Hall Auditorium, 110 Myrtle Ave., and will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.    Residents registering and voting will need to provide proof of both identity and residency.  Proof of identity includes, but is not limited to:  driver’s license, birth certificate, social security, college photo ID, oath of another elector or proof satisfactory to registrars.    Proof of residence must show the current Westport address and includes, but is not limited to: current DMV issued identification including licenses, utility bill due…

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Fire in Bridgeport

1:10am--#Bridgeport CT--Engine 6 happened to come upon this fire and called in the full assignment around 1:10am Monday night.  The multi-family house appeared to be abandoned and previously boarded up.  Heavy fire was seen on the second floor and extended into the attic which created the most spectacular views of the fire.  Firefighters called a recall of fire and holding all units just after 2am.  At 2:59 they requested the gas company to the scene.  There were no reported injuries. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/WG95QURoZTs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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Police locate missing child

7:32pm--#Bridgeport CT--Custodian working at the Geraldine Johnson School at 475 Lexington Avenue that a parent was at the front door looking for her child who did not return home from school.  Police lead by Sergeant James Meyers began a through search of the area, playground, and parking lot.  At 9:38pm the child was located safe at her father's house on Milne Street about four blocks away.

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