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.

Publishers Clearing House Scam Alert

If someone contacts you claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH), and tells you that you’ve won a prize award – then asks you to send a payment or money card in order to claim the prize – STOP! You have not heard from the real PCH. Scammers use any means available – mail; telephone; internet; email and even Facebook! Whatever the method of contact, their main goal is to deceive you into believing you’ve won a prize award and need to send a pre-payment to claim that prize. Don’t fall for it! A legitimate sweepstakes will NEVER ask you to send money to enter a sweepstakes, claim a prize, or to pay a fee, tax or deposit.  Consumers…

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Truck hits tree in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT, May 6, 2013: The Fairfield Fire Department’s Engine Five, Ladder Two and Car Three responded to a report of a vehicle crashed into a tree off of the road in front of 1261 Congress Street on Monday May 6, 2013 at 5:36 p.m. The 911 caller reported that there was still one occupant trapped inside of the black truck. Due to that additional information, Ladder One was special called to the scene for manpower and equipment. At 5:46 p.m. Engine Five, under the direction of LT Lauri Jepsen arrived on scene and found a Black Toyota Tundra off-the-road after hitting a tree. There was extensive front end damage to the vehicle, the left front wheel was completely removed,…

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