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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Barnum Festival Sets Sail with “Barnum Sails the Sound” Aboard the PT Barnum

Jun 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT – The Barnum Festival continued its 2025 celebration with one of its signature events, Barnum Sails the Sound, bringing together festival supporters, dignitaries, and guests for an evening cruise aboard the PT Barnum, operated by The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. This year’s Ringmaster, Greggory Gnandt, led the festivities, accompanied by members of the Barnum Festival Royal Family. Guests enjoyed scenic views of Long Island Sound while celebrating the festival’s enduring tradition of honoring the legacy of P.T. Barnum, Bridgeport’s most famous showman. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the band Shameless, whose high-energy performance kept guests dancing throughout the night as the vessel cruised across the Sound. The combination of live music, picturesque views, and lively…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Four in Connection to Parking Lot Takeover

Jun 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/s7Ht_PqaCQc Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Fairfield Policeresponded to a large group of vehicles operating recklessly in the parking lot of Stop & Shop at760 Villa Avenue. The scene resembled a street takeover, with drivers performing dangerousstunts such as donuts, burnouts, and fishtails, effectively taking over the private lot and creating ahazardous environment. There were also moments prior to police arrival where the parking lotasphalt was set on fire. This behavior endangered not only the vehicle operators but also thenumerous participants who were in the parking lot, mere feet away from the vehicles, takingvideos.Upon police entry into the parking lot, the crowd and vehicles began to disperse rapidly in alldirections. It is important…

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Fairfield Local News

Senator Praises Rejection of UI Transmission Line Proposal

Jun 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang is applauding a recent decision by the Connecticut Siting Council to reject United Illuminating’s controversial Docket 516R proposal, which would have placed large transmission monopoles along the Metro-North Railroad corridor through Fairfield and Bridgeport. In a preliminary straw poll vote, the Council voted 4-2 against the proposal, signaling strong opposition and setting the stage for a formal denial. The vote means United Illuminating will now be required to submit a new and fully revised application if it wishes to move forward. “This is a major victory for the people of Fairfield, Bridgeport, and every community that stood together to oppose a harmful, unnecessary project,” Senator Hwang said. “The people spoke—clearly, persistently, and passionately—and…

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Bridgeport

Structure Fire… Again

Jun 12, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were once again dispatched to a structure fire at the vacant building located at George and Center Street. We were there on May 1st for the previous fire at this location. Mayor Ganim mentioned in his State of the City address that this building is scheduled for demolition soon. 2025-06-12 @ 12:46 PM – #Bridgeport CT – ctfire

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Father Of 9 Dies In Jet Ski Accident

Jun 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On the evening of June 4, 2025, a personal watercraft accident on the Housatonic River tragically claimed the life of 45-year-old Carlos M. Cruz Gonzalez of Bridgeport. Authorities responded shortly after 10:05 p.m. to the area near Sikorsky Aircraft after receiving a report of an overturned jet ski. Gonzalez was discovered on the river’s west shore and was pronounced dead on site. An autopsy concluded his death resulted from blunt-force trauma to the head, torso, and limbs, and the incident was classified as accidental . Born in Puerto Rico, Gonzalez had been a Bridgeport resident for nearly two decades. His obituary celebrated his “radiant personality” and mechanical prowess, noting that he worked as an auto technician and was beloved for…

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