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: Attempted Robbery

2020-06-01@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There was an attempted robbery at the Subway at 926 East Main Street.  According to radio reports (I'm sure the manager will leave more voice messages on my Facebook inbox), 3 males attempted to rob the store.  Two were armed with knives and another with a hammer.  They were last seen fleeing down Barnum Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Shoot Out

2020-06-01@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple calls for a shootout at 199 Yacht Street between occupants of two different cars.  So far on a parked car was hit and a window in the complex.  The hospitals are checking clear of gunshot victims.  Shell casings have been collected into evidence.   This news report is made possible by:  

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BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Ganim announces the additional seizure of 7 ATVs, and 3 motorcycles in an effort to increase public safety and stop residents from illegally operating ATV’s on city streets. The seizure is the result of an operation conducted by a designated Bridgeport Police detail.   Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, and through a collaborative effort between the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division, Fusion Center, and Task Force, a motor vehicle stop in the City of Bridgeport was conducted, resulting in the recovery an ATV and two stolen lawnmowers valued at $631. The investigation continued and culminated with a search warrant for a location in Bridgeport that resulted in the recovery of six additional stolen ATV’s valued at…

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Fairfield News: Hiker Rescue

2020-06-01@12:12pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters dispatched with a "gator" (all-terrain vehicle) to Lake Mohegan cascade area for a woman who twisted her ankle on the walking trails.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]

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New Leadership For The Discovery Museum

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (May 18, 2020) – Today, the Discovery Museum announced the hiring of Terry O’Connor as Interim Executive Director.  “Terry brings to The Museum his leadership skills and expertise in the educational and non-profit worlds in Fairfield County”, said Tom Vos, Chairman of the Board of The Discovery Museum.  “Terry has agreed to come out of retirement to add his experience to The Museum as it faces unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus”, said Vos. Terry is well known throughout Fairfield County for his work with children in non-profit and educational organizations.  Before his retirement in December 2018, Terry served for 26 years as Executive Director of The Cardinal Shehan Center, and before that he was head coach of…

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Westport Recreation Updates

#Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Fava is pleased to announce  the following updates regarding various recreation facilities. Tennis: The Town Farm tennis courts and the Doubleday tennis courts (located behind Saugatuck Elementary School) are anticipated to open on June 5, 2020.  At this time, play will be limited to courts with nets and singles play only, along with other restrictions, which can be found on the tennis pages at www.westportrecreation.com. Longshore Golf Course: As of June 1, 2020, single rider golf carts and pull carts will be available at Longshore Golf Course through the 2pm tee time.  Use is restricted so that enough time is available at the end of the day to ensure proper sanitization.  Carts are…

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Seymour News: Dumpster Fire

2020-05-31@10:46pm--#Seymour CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on the way to extinguish a fully involved dumpster fire at 21 Balance Rock Road.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]  

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