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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Missing Child FOUND

Oct 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Police say the missing girl has just been found in satisfactory physical condition and being brought to medical professionals for assessment. A Silver Alert has been issued for a 12 year old female named Evelyn Santos-Oliveira  DOB: 7/11/08.  The attached picture of the Victim wearing a brown coat is the most recent picture of her.  The picture in the missing flyer is of the Victim and she is believed to be wearing that white and black dress with flowers.  The attached photo of a silver vehicle arrives at the Victim's house during the time period she went missing and is believed to be a 2011 Mazda 3 Sport.  It cannot be 100% confirmed if she left in this vehicle.  We…

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Cruise Passenger Protection Act

Oct 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and lead sponsor of the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, released the following statement after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced cruise lines would be allowed to resume operations starting November 1 on a conditional basis: “This order lacks the lasting change needed to right the ship on health and safety aboard cruises, which were Petri dish breeding grounds for the virus at the epicenter of the initial COVID-19 outbreak. Without truly enforceable, long-term, and scientifically-backed upgrades and reforms, I fear the cruise line industry will return to its unacceptable status quo. As COVID-19 cases skyrocket, the Trump…

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Bridgeport News: City Goes Back To Phase Two

Oct 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The City of Bridgeport will roll back to Phase two guidelines and implement stricter enforcement due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Effectively immediately, City of Bridgeport COVID-19 Closure Policy requires food service establishments to end indoor dining services at 10pm and close by 11pm.  Additionally, any business operating under “indoor recreation sector rules” must close by 11pm. As part of Phase 2, business owners and residents are reminded: No indoor waiting rooms (restaurants, personal services, etc.) as well as up to 50% capacity indoors with 6 ft. spacingBusinesses should utilize callback methods and curbside, drive-thru, pick up, and deliveries.Businesses open to the public must ask patrons if they are COVID-19 symptom-free and require the use of a mask…

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Fairfield News: Go Big or GOURD home!

Oct 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Warde High School Marketing students gave the school “pumpkin” to talk about this week!  The students came together to create the Annual Warde Great Pumpkin Patch.  Students were asked to prepare and organize a marketing campaign for an existing product. They investigated and evaluated a product’s SWOT & PEST Analysis, Marketing Mix, Marketing Segmentation, and Competitive Position using a variety of research tools and methodologies.  Using their creativity, they were challenged to transform existing ideas and knowledge into new ideas using a pumpkin and making it resemble the existing product or service.

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Fairfield News: Grant For Operation Hope Foreclosure Program

Oct 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

State Senator Tony Hwang joins Operation Hope's Executive Director Carla Miklos to announce the approval of $30,000 in state’s Interest on Real Estate Broker’s Trust Account (IOREBTA) grant funding to support mortgage foreclosure counseling services provided by Operation Hope throughout Fairfield County. There has been a 300% increase of possible evictions since last year. The landlords that count on rent money are facing foreclosure due to the loss of rental income. This is for the greater Fairfield County, not just Fairfield. Operation Hope has been providing relief to those in need for over 35 years. You can reach them at 203-292-5588 or online at https://operationhopect.org/ https://youtu.be/tO0h-vZzgFo

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Insurance Commissioner Urges Consumers to Research Their Health Plan Options Now

Oct 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Insurance Department Commissioner, Andrew N. Mais urges consumers to research their health plan options as we enter the Open Enrollment period beginning November 1. Consumers are strongly encouraged to take the time to fully understand what their health plan options, premiums and out-of-pocket costs are, and to also understand how they work before purchasing a Health Insurance Plan. “Consumers should research if the plan comes with protections required by Connecticut and/or federal law and is marketed by a licensed insurance carrier or licensed broker in Connecticut,” Commissioner Mais said. “As Open Enrollment is now upon us, this is the best time to shop around and find a product that is right for you and your family.” Consumers interested in learning how…

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