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.

Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Subway Robber

(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2013) -- At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, a gunman held up the Subway restaurant located at 2835 Fairfield Ave. The robber was described as a black male who was armed with a large silver revolver. The male walked into the Subway wearing a black mask covering his face and during the robbery he took his mask off and the video was able to capture clear images.  Approximately 45 minutes later, Milford police reported a robbery in their town at 186 Bridgeport Ave. in that city’s Devon section.  The suspect fit the same description. Bridgeport Police Detective Michael Fiumidinisi met with Milford detectives and reviewed their video, and police were able to determine that the suspect…

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Reports of a alligator turns out to be a toy

5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Greater Bridgeport Transit called Bridgeport Police of an alligator in the street outside the bus station on Water Street. Police and I rushed to the scene.   Police had trouble locating the gator but found out it was a passenger on the Port Jefferson Ferry with a three foot plastic alligator.  I couldn't resist telling the officers as I left the scene "in a while crocodile!"

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We reel in Swanson Fish!

I am so delighted to ad another high quality sponsor to DoingItLocal.com and that is Swanson Fish Market on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield!  Freshness is ALWAYS the key and Swanson's delivers with fresh fish arriving every day from  around the world at Fulton Fish Market.  NO big box can deliver this promise nor that their fish hasn't been previously frozen. I'm really excited to be working with Sue Swanson and her daughter Larissa on not only how healthy seafood is but also how it can help me loose weight.  I really need to lose about fifty pounds and this combined with exercise that will work for an old fart like me.  There will be a lot more about this…

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Mother’s Day Is THIS Sunday!

Here are some great unique gift ideas to give mom.  Guy's.....Hazel Daze will make it look like you spend a lot of time and thought into this years gift yet it will only take you minutes!    Hazel Daze is a “funky” home boutique featuring an eclectic blend of decorative home accessories, unusual gifts and unique personal items.  Their shop is filled to the brim with distinctive off-beat merchandise that you won’t find anywhere else! Hazel Daze 86 Post Rd, Fairfield (203) 292-9662 [caption id="attachment_12222" align="alignleft" width="199"] Pedicure Pail[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12223" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Cool re-purposed Wine Bottle Lights[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12224" align="alignright" width="227"] Unique Candles[/caption]  

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Subway robbed at gunpoint

9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Subway on Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street was robbed by a masked gunman who displayed a long barreled revolver.  He fled on foot down Brewster Street.  The robbery happened over a half hour ago but the Subway employees called the store owner first not police.  UPDATE--Milford had a convenience store robbed matching the man's description.

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