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.
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State News

FRIDAY: GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHILDCARE

Mar 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Friday morning, Governor Ned Lamont will hold a ceremony at the U.S. headquarters of Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, where he will sign an executive order requiring the formation of a blue-ribbon panel that will be charged with developing a strategic plan of recommendations on how Connecticut can improve its child care system with a particular emphasis on making it more accessible, equitable, and affordable. The governor will be joined at the event by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, state legislators, childcare providers, parents, and advocates. The governor is holding the ceremony at Boehringer Ingelheim because he wants to highlight one of the few businesses in the state that provides on-site…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Raid On Undocumented Dispensary

Mar 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On 14 March 2023, the Tactical Narcotics Team served a search and seizure warrant on Moon Rock and Roll, a smoke shop, located at 4615 Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Tactical Narcotics Team entered the premises, observing over 75% of all visible products sold were some form of marijuana. The Tactical Narcotics Team arrested the owner, Wenke Chen of Corona, New York, and three employees: Avery Campbell of Bridgeport, CT, Tatiana Diaz of Stratford, CT, and Dabnus Ulmer of Bridgeport, CT. The Tactical Narcotics Team also seized over 100 pounds of vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana, approximately 1700 pre-rolled joints, and hundreds of wax, pens, and edibles. Additionally, the Tactical Narcotics Team seized over $4700 in cash and various…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire

Mar 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-16@11:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were kept busy this morning, this time a kitchen fire on Benham Avenue. The fire was contained to the kitchen but the entire structure was filled with smoke and is deemed inhabitable. The Red Cross was called to assist those living in the home. https://youtu.be/ikd7PsCpwpA

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Bedroom Fire

Mar 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-16@10:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Elmsford Road. When they arrived the found heavy smoke and a bedroom on fire. They quickly extinguished the fire and ventilated the building. The Red Cross was called to the scene but the homeowners were able to make their own accommodations. https://youtu.be/T0EAZHGJiZ0

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State News

Upcoming Track Improvements on the Metro-North New Canaan Branch Line

Mar 15, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders that due to track improvements on the New Canaan Branch Line this summer, substitute bus service will replace all train service. This necessary work is part of the tie replacement and track upgrades program. When completed, an existing speed restriction in the Stamford area will be eliminated. Train speeds through this section will increase from 30 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour, increasing travel times on the line. The track improvements, and bus substitution, will begin Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and is estimated to run through August. “CTDOT has continued to move forward with projects that modernize and improve our state rail systems to bolster efficiency, safety, and overall…

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Milford

Milford News: Domestic Violence

Mar 15, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT--On March 11, 2023, officers responded to the Devon Motel for a disturbance. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that they got into an argument with Edwin Rivera of Bridgeport and they attempted to leave the room. Rivera grabbed them by the neck and slammed them onto the bed, where he held them down by the neck and refused to allow them to leave. The victim’s earring was ripped out of their ear during the struggle. The victim had injuries to their neck, ear and cheek. Rivera was charged with Assault 3rd Degree, Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree, and Disorderly Conduct. BOND: $10,000 This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport

Mar 14, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-14@4:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 4 people were seriously injured in a crash at Lafayette and John Street. I'm told the black vehicle was stolen and police retrieved a handgun from one of the passengers. There was no pursuit, the stolen car allegedly T-Boned the white car. https://youtu.be/LZPYNwMmPD0

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State News

BAN ON ALL TANDEM AND EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILERS ON I-84 BEGINNING 6AM TUESDAY DUE TO WINTER STORM

Mar 13, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut, he is banning all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers from traveling on Interstate 84 statewide effective at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, until further notice. The governor said that he is implementing this travel ban due to the heavy wet snow and high winds that are expected to impact this specific area of Connecticut throughout the day on Tuesday. This is being done in coordination with New York, which has implemented a similar travel ban on tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers on highways in this region. “During peak periods of this storm, we are…

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