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.

Happenings NOW 11-08 thru 11-14 2011

Nov 8, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 10:52pm--#Fairfield--North Stratfield School has been evacuated due to an odor of gas.  Faculty member pulled the alarm due to the smell.  Fire department is on scene and the school has been evacuated. 5:18pm--#Fairfield--A blue compact car was reported to be following a woman's daughter and niece and turned left on Blue Ridge Road towards Melviille Ave. about 5 minutes ago. Police investigating. 4:24pm--#Fairfield--#Vote--Report of someone shining a green laser into the eyes of voters at North Stratfield School. Nothing located, I even went to the scene and couldn't find anything. 1:53am--#Norwalk-- An armed robbery just occurred at the Norwalk South Railroad Station in a gold sedan with a partial registration plate of 734. 1:49am--#Stratford--Possible carbon monoxide…

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Firefighter Injured in Morning Fairfield Blaze

Nov 6, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

At 9:16am Sunday morning the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting “heavy black smoke” in a residence on Twin Lanes Road on the northern border of town.   Assistant Chief George Gomola assumed command; Cars 1, 2 and 5 along with Fire Marshal Bill Kessler also responded. Fire crews extinguished the fire which had apparently started in the basement, burned through the first and second floor and extended into the attic.  One firefighter was transported to the hospital by AMR, and a family pet had apparently succumbed to smoke inhalation when rescuers found it in their search of the residence. “We were fortunate that the town approved our request for additional hydrants in that area several years ago,” said…

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Obama Administration Opposes FDR Prayer at WWII Memorial

Nov 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The Obama administration announced its objection to adding President Franklin Roosevelt's D-Day prayer to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.    Roosevelt asked the nation to join him in prayer as U.S. and allied troops launched the invasion that led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. He asked God to give the allied troops courage and faith, saying, "With thy blessing we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy." Read full story here.....

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Happenings NOW 11-05 to 11-08-2011

Nov 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] Coventry--Report of a house explosion on Old Oak Trail--Lifestar is airborne, 1 patient to Hartford Hospital, also now stating 1 dead. This may also be from re-energizing the home and some sort of fumes involved. 9:37pm--Bridgeport--Report of a pedestrian struck outside the movie theater on Canfield Road. 8:21pm--Stratford--The Subway on Barnum Avenue has just been robbed by a black male wearing a red sweater. May have either displayed a handgun or showed one in his waistband. West Haven--Report of a University of New Haven student falling out of a 4th story window at Sheffield Hall. Reports indicate the student may have an altered mental status. 12:53am--Ansonia-- Dryer fire reported in the basement of 177 Howard Avenue…

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Smokin’ Joe Frazier Deathly Ill

Nov 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Legendary boxer Smokin’Joe Frazieris in the final fight of his life.  “He’s in serious shape, we’re looking for a miracle,’’ said a source close to the former heavyweight champ. “They’re only giving him a short time to live. We need to have as many people as possible praying for Joe right now.’’  Read full article.....

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Fire In Norwalk Displace 16 People

Nov 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4946" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="11 people were displaced in Norwalk fire (stock photo)"][/caption] Norwalk—At 1:20am a call came in of a structure fire at 105 South Main Street.  At 1:22am the first truck rolled up to the scene, confirmed a two and a half story structure fully involved on the first and second floor and called in a second alarm.  Fire fighters made a rear entry for primary searches for victims.  Three hoses were brought in to fight the blaze.  By 1:36am fire officials confirm the bulk of the fire on the first floor had been knocked down and they were advancing further into the structure.   At 1:44am fire department continued to battle the fire inside the walls on the…

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Dippin’ Dots Files for Bankruptcy

Nov 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4935" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Ice cream of the future may have no future."][/caption] After a four-year battle with its biggest lender, Dippin' Dots Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Paducah, Ky., to avoid foreclosure.  The manufacturer of the quirky and colorful ice cream beads, which are flash frozen using liquid nitrogen, owes $12 million, the bulk of it to a unit of Regions Financial Corp., which moved to foreclose on the loan this week.  Read full story here ....

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Happenings NOW 11-04-2011

Nov 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] [caption id="attachment_4929" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="I-95 northbound near exit 41"][/caption] 1:46pm--Milford--I-95 northbound is closed due to an overturned boat at exit 41.   The motors on the boat have shifted and the firefighters are trying to figure how to upright the boat.  There is also a fuel leaking from the boat, DEP called to the scene.  Quarry Road (the overpass) is also closed.  Not a good start to the Friday commute.   12:07--New Haven-- Police busy with a large crowd fighting at Chapel and Church Street. Large police presence in the area. Shelton--Head on collisionRiver Road (Route 110) and Rocky Rest Road. Fire department extricated and two, three on the way to St. Vincent's Hospital. 9:10pm--#Fairfield--Police, EMTs have…

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Fairfield Grant for Downtown Train Station Improvements

Nov 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The State Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has approved a $100,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant that will help the Town of Fairfield make needed improvements at the downtown train station on Unquowa Road. Grant funding will be used to install permanent canopy structures to cover the staircases on both sides of the train tracks. Lighting will be provided under the canopies. In addition, the stairs, which are badly worn and uneven, will be repaired. The adjacent landing and stairways leading to the station platforms will also be restored. First Selectman Mike Tetreau said, “This is an important project for the thousands of commuters who have to use these stairs in inclement weather. This project will go…

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