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.

DMV’s Web Portal Can Be Accessed at ct.gov/DMV

HARTFORD, CT– Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a revitalized web portal for the agency that also increases the number of transactions customers are able to complete online. New online services added during this launch include the ability to request a duplicate driver’s license, a duplicate non-driver ID, and driving history. The DMV’s web portal can be accessed by visiting ct.gov/dmv. These new online services are in addition to the announcement made last month that Connecticut residents now have the ability to renew their driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs online. Renewing credentials online can take as little as seven minutes.The addition of more online services is part of the Lamont administration’s ongoing…

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Fairfield News: Pickled!~

2021-03-02@ 11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man parked at North Pine Creek and Post Road reported to police that as he was parked there someone in a red sedan threw a pickle at his car. He said it also happened at 10:42pm so he must have really relished it. I don't if the police will make a big dill over this.... This news report is made possible by:

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Missing Teen

The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile, Skyla Bethea age 14 was last seen on March 1, 2021 at about 10:30 P.M. in the area of Platt Street in Ansonia. Skyla is a black female, 5’5” tall, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, and she has scars on both cheeks. The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

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Warning On Cash Apps

Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong is urging consumers to be vigilant when using “peer to peer” apps like CashApp, Venmo, PayPal and Zelle to avoid losing money, giving out valuable personal information, or being victimized by scammers. Like any product, consumers must make informed decisions with regard to use of financial technology products including the “peer to peer” applications for smart phones, otherwise known as “prepaid accounts” or “P2P account.” P2P Apps have become increasingly popular through companies like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and PayPal. While these apps can be used safely, it is important to make sure you understand the app’s terms of use and are careful about who you are sending funds to. Consumers should carefully consider…

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