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.

AVOID North and Madison Ave. Bridgeport

10:26am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters called to North and Madison Ave. in front of the Splash Car Wash for a odor complaint. First thought to be a gas leak but metered by firefighters turn up no reading 10:57am--UPDATE--Fire department sounded recall but police just said DEEP has been called to the scene and this is going to b a long term delay today. Barricades requested to the scene.

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Street repaving in Bridgeport

City’s Downtown Road Improvement Project, which began on April 15, continues this week with the milling of Lafayette Boulevard, John Street and North Frontage Road. Milling on Lafayette Boulevard from North Frontage Road to John Street is currently underway and is expected to last through Tuesday, April 23. Paving of Lafayette Boulevard is expected to begin on Thursday, April 25. Milling of John Street from West Avenue to Water Street is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 25. Paving of John Street is scheduled to begin early next week. Drivers should expect minor delays during this road improvement project.

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9:40am--#Bridgeport CT #ctfire--Firefighters battle a fire on a piece of machinery at a warehouse at Howard Avenue and Pine Street. Heavy smoke remains inside and firefighters are in the process of ventilating the building.

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