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.
Westport

Traffic Advisory – Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Road Race –

Nov 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Pequot Running Club of Fairfield will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Day five-mile road race on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The race kicks off in Southport and will initially enter Westport from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels North on Sasco Creek Road, East on Greens Farms Road, Northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, South on Maple Avenue South, West on Greens Farms Road, South on New Creek Road and then East on Beachside Avenue until the race re-enters Southport on Pequot Avenue. The race is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and should have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately 11:00 am. While the race is traveling through town, residents and motorists can expect…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Public Schools Reports Lowest Chronic Absenteeism Rate in Five Years

Nov 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Public Schools announced significant progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, reaching the lowest rate in five years. According to the latest data shared with the district by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Bridgeport Public Schools has reduced its chronic absenteeism rate to 22.6 percent as of October 2025, a major improvement from 32.0 percent in October 2024 and below pre-pandemic levels. Five Year Comparison of October Chronic Absenteeism2025 - 22.6 percent2024 - 32.0 percent2023 - 28.0 percent2022 - 29.9 percent2021 - 30.6 percent2020 - 31.1 percent Early internal indicators for November show continued progress, with the district estimating 23 percent, compared to historical November rates that typically range from 27 percent to 32 percent. “These numbers show us something…

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Fairfield

Santa Returns to Sherman Green for Fairfield’s Annual Holiday Celebration

Nov 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that Santa will once again be visiting Fairfield on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Greeted by Fairfield’s First Selectwoman Christine Vitale, Santa Claus will arrive by hook-and-ladder down Reef Road at 10:00am. He will sit in the beautifully decorated gazebo on Sherman Green until approximately 2:00pm, as he listens to the wide-eyed holiday wishes of all the children who visit him. Santa’s elves will give each child an adorable, small plush holiday toy! This free event, celebrating its 23rd year, is made available to the community through the generous support of the Chamber’s member sponsors (TVEyes, AMR (American Medical Resonse, AFC Urgent Care, GoNetSpeed, Massage Envy/Fairfield, Children’s Art Classes, Hartford HealthCare, Cambridge…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Man Charged in Sexual Assault Investigation

Nov 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Police arrested Daniel C. Suozzi, 43, on Thursday after detectives completed a month-long investigation into the reported sexual assault of a woman known to him. The arrest was made on an active warrant obtained by investigators. Suozzi was charged with Sexual Assault in the First Degree under Connecticut General Statutes 53a-70(a)(1). He was released on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on November 25, 2025.

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Norwalk

Norwalk Man Arrested After Officers Find Pepper-Ball Firearm

Nov 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk Police arrested Mathew Clark Jr., 41, after officers on selective enforcement duty approached two individuals loitering outside a storefront on Woodward Avenue displaying “No Loitering Police Enforced” signs. During the interaction, officers discovered Clark was carrying a multi-colored Byrna HD firearm equipped with a loaded magazine of pepper-ball ammunition and a CO₂ cartridge. Clark, a convicted felon, was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters, where he refused to be fingerprinted. He was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a dangerous weapon, failure to comply with fingerprint requirements, and carrying a pistol without a permit. His bond was set at $200,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on December 3, 2025.

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Fairfield

SantaCon 2025: Town Issues Warning Ahead of Private Event

Nov 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Fairfield Police Department is issuing a public advisory ahead of SantaCon on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This advisory is intended to clarify what is occurring in Fairfield, set expectations, and outline the steps being taken to protect residents and maintain public safety. There is no public SantaCon event in Fairfield this year. The only sanctioned activity is the private, ticketed event being hosted by Fairfield University for Fairfield University students and their registered guests. This event is not open to the public. All attendees will be required to have a ticket, show identification, and only individuals 21 years or older will be permitted to consume alcohol. In 2024, Fairfield experienced significant challenges when thousands of college-aged individuals arrived in…

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Bridgeport

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Dec 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick