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.

HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING NURSES AND SOCIAL WORKERS

(NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of CT Health Horizons, a three-year higher education program designed to address statewide shortages in nursing and behavioral health providers.A collaborative partnership between Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), the Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS), multiple state agencies, the University of Connecticut (UConn), the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC), and the Connecticut Hospital Association, the program seeks to address the state’s workforce shortage in these critical areas through three strategic pillars:Tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated and cost-effective nursing and social work programs.Recruitment and retention of faculty to rapidly expand seat capacity and train the next generation of nursing and behavioral health workers.Innovative programs…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire

VIDEO REPORT--2022-08-02@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a fire in the 700 block of Park Street. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the 2 1/2 story building. A second alarm was quickly called for additional personnel and resources. 3 fire hose lines were in operation to fight the blaze. Firefighters had the fire under control within an hour. One pet died in the fire. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Assistant Chief Cora kept rotating personnel to avoid overheating and kept the firefighters hydrated. https://youtu.be/LUrvpREJXLE

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Bridgeport Cooling Centers

COOLING STATIONS A complete list of cooling centers can be found below. Please be advised these days/times are subject to change. Anyone in need of overnight shelter, please call 211 for information. ALSO NOTE:  Protective Face Masks required inside any cooling center. Senior Centers (Open only weekdays): Black Rock Senior Center- 2676 Fairfield Avenue (9:00am-4:00pm)North End Bethany Senior Center - 20 Thorme Street (9:00am-4:30pm) Bridgeport Public Library Branches: East Side Branch – 1174 East Main Street; Fri and Sat (10:00am-5:00pm)Main Branch – 925 Broad Street; Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed & Thurs(12:00p-8:00p), Fri& Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue; Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm), Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)North Branch – 3455 Madison…

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