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.

Bridgeport News: Power Outage?

2021-10-16@5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- I've got a number of of messages from viewers from Wheeler Avenue to Chopsey Hill Road area saying their power is out. Also a call from firefighters of a light being out by Highland Avenue causing traffic problems. UI outage map says there is no power outages reported. How about you? Is there an outage? See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/

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Update On Penfield Pavillion

First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick update the status of the Penfield Pavillion: I am sending out an interim update to clarify some misconceptions about the future of Penfield Pavilion, which I know was all over social media the last few days.This week, I met with my administration and our relevant department heads to determine a timeline for when we should stop taking reservations for events at Penfield Pavilion. This is due to the ongoing environmental testing and remediation required by law, and knowing that we will have to do something with the building since it was constructed in 2017 in violation of the regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), under FEMA. In simple terms, the placement of the horizontal grade beams…

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Milford News: Threatening & Disorderly Conduct

#Milford CT-- On October 8, 2021, Milford Police responded to a Railroad Avenue address for the report of a male making concerning statements and threatening to harm others. Investigation led to the arrest of Zachary Gallipoli who is accused of throwing furniture around his residence and waving a knife, threatening to kill a victim as well as police officers. Gallipoli was taken into custody without incident.

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Distinguished Chief Award

STRATFORD – Stratford Police Chief Joe McNeil was awarded the “Distinguished Chief Award” by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut at their 2021 PCAC Distinguished Chiefs & Meritorious Service Awards Dinner held September 29th at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford.  McNeil, who has served as Stratford’s Chief of Police since 2016, began his service with the Stratford Police Department in 1994.    McNeil rose through the ranks, serving as a patrolman, detective sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and Deputy Chief prior to being named Chief.  His tenure as Chief of Police has been distinguished by decreasing crime rates, and a ground-breaking community engagement program for officers and citizens which has become a national model for departments across the U.S., working to build trust and empathy between…

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Seymour News: Drug Arrest

seymourct --Detectives have arrested a Seymour man on numerous drug charges following a lengthy investigation. On September 7, 2021, at 9 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, with assistance of the State Police Traffic Services Unit and Seymour Police Patrol Division, executed a narcotics search warrant at 226 Walnut Street, Seymour. The search warrant was the culmination of an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. The target of the investigation was identified as Saldi Hyska (DOB: 03/16/1998). Detectives, with the assistance of narcotics detection K-9s “Rory” and “Gerry,” were able to seize numerous items associated with narcotics distribution including narcotics packaging materials, digital scales, 1.6 grams of cocaine, 9 pounds of marijuana, 204 (1)…

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HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Advisory Board has voted to approve the release of $8.3 million in funding to support a series of technology and workforce initiatives designed to strengthen the long-term competitiveness Connecticut’s manufacturing sector, including several new programs. The funding was approved through the state’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund, which received $20 million over the biennium in the budget signed into law by the governor this summer. “Connecticut continues to make smart investments in its economic future,” Governor Lamont said. “We know the critical role manufacturing plays in our economy when it comes to jobs, exports, innovation, and productivity. These new programs demonstrate the comprehensive approach we are taking to ensure our manufacturing…

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