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: City’s First Homicide For 2020

On January 10, 2020 at 0131 hours shots fired were detected by Shotspotter sensors in the area of 96 Remington Street. As patrol officers were responding to the scene, dispatch received several calls of shots fired and some reported a victim lying in the street. Officers located a 38 year old male near 96 Remington Street suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Detectives are processing a crime scene on Remington Street and are actively pursuing leads. The victim’s identity will be released at a later time pending autopsy. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Cintron at 203-581-5227 or call the Bridgeport…

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Bridgeport News: Health Director Steps Down

Bridgeport CT –Maritza Bond has announced her resignation as Health Director for the City of Bridgeport, effective January 23, 2020.   Maritza was hired under the Ganim administration in November 1st, 2016.  Since taking on the position as Health Director, Maritza has made many visible and strategic improvements in the Health Department which is also now in its final stage of being state accredited. Mayor Ganim stated, “I want to thank Maritza Bond for her dedication to our city and particularly for her passion, innovation and professionalism over the past three years.  As the Health Director, Maritza always went above and beyond her role and always displayed passion for her staff, our city, and the well-being of the residents of Bridgeport.  She will…

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