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.

22-Year-Old Killed in Early Morning Rollover Crash in Bridgeport

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 5:30 AM, the Bridgeport EmergencyOperation Center received several calls for a single-vehicle rollover collision at the intersection of Chopsey Hill Road and Indian Avenue. The callers reported two occupants were in the vehicle, and the passenger appeared to be seriously injured. Bridgeport Fire Engine One, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers, responded to the scene. Bridgeport Fire and Rescue provided aid to both occupants. The passenger, a 22-year-old Bridgeport resident sustained serious injuries, and was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by AMR.  The driver, also a 22-year-old Bridgeport resident, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by AMR. Bridgeport Police Officers secured the scene. The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Unit, and the Southern Fairfield County Traffic…

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Early Morning Fire

The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a second-alarm fire in the 200 block of Goddard Avenue around 3:50 a.m., finding heavy flames in an unoccupied structure under construction from a previous fire. The blaze was extinguished in 45 minutes with no reported injuries, and the Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.

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High Profile Cannabis Celebrates Grand Opening in Stratford, CT

https://youtu.be/2xfNZzwR0zU Stratford, CT – July 18, 2025 – High Profile Cannabis, a premium cannabis retailer operated by C3 Industries, officially opened the doors to its new Stratford location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 130 Honeyspot Road. The event marked the brand’s third retail launch in the state of Connecticut. Louis Cohen, Regional Vice President of C3 Industries, welcomed attendees and expressed the company’s enthusiasm for serving the Stratford community. “We opened up in Stratford to serve our customers, address needs like pain, sleep, and anxiety, and help people have an overall better day,” Cohen said during the ceremony. “We look forward to being a part of the community and offering ongoing promotions and events for our customers.” The Stratford…

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