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.
Stratford

Stratford Library Hosts 4-Part Old West Series

Sep 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

 #Strattford CT--  The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will present a special 4-part series about the American Old West of “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its monthly series of informative and entertaining talks hosted by Charles Lautier and featuring prominent local guest speakers, beginning Sunday, September 13 at 2 pm. The series, which serves as the kick-off for “Sunday Afternoon Talks” on the Zoom format, features guest speaker Hamish Lutris.  The schedule is:   Sunday, September 13, 2020: Men to Match My Mountains: Mountain Men and the Opening of the West Beginning in 1803, Americans explored the West, looking for freedom, space, and money. They found all three, often in deadly quantities. This talk will center on the first people to explore the Rocky…

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State News

AG Urges Protection For Ratepayers

Sep 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong submitted testimony today to the Energy and Technology Committee of the Connecticut State Legislature, urging strong action to protect ratepayers. In written testimony, Attorney General Tong offers support and key suggestions to strengthen ratepayer protections in the bill. “I commend your leadership during this critical moment for Connecticut ratepayers. This summer, while enduring the current public health and economic crises, Connecticut consumers coalesced in their anger at their Eversource electric bills skyrocketing in July. Then, consumers of both Eversource and United Illuminating were left in the dark for up to one week during the hot days of August after Tropical Storm Isaias thrashed our State. Connecticut ratepayers have a right to be angry…

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State News

Senator Calls For Break Up Of Utility

Sep 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today is submitting testimony in support of LCO 3920, An Act Concerning Emergency Response by Electric Distribution Companies and Revising the Regulation of Other Public Utilities, which is up for a public hearing before the Energy and Technology Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly today at 10:30 A.M. “The legislature has a huge, historic opportunity, which it should meet with bold, historic action. Like you, I have heard unprecedented outrage and frustration as I’ve traveled our state— a galvanizing grassroots demand for reform, now cresting. A public utility like Eversource should be truly public— putting people before profits, downsized and managed to be really responsive, and even owned by the people of Connecticut.…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Carjacking

Sep 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-08@9:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A white 2015 Mercedes was taken at gunpoint on Vine Street.  Good thing for the "be on the lookout" reports to other towns that I report these.  Bridgeport Police want to keep you in the dark regarding your real-time safety and that's no Baraha!   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83788" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Sep 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-06@5:35pm--On Sunday the Bridgeport Police responded to a report of a victim robbed in the area of Harlem Ave and Wayne St. The victim reported he was assaulted and robbed of money and an iPhone by known parties. The Victim was able to identify a party that was detained in the area of Truman St and Madison Ave as Jerome Pink 25yrs old from Bridgeport as the responsible party. Mr. Pink was taken into custody and charged with the below. Bond is set at $10,000. 53a-125a LARCENY 5TH DEG 1 count  3a-136 ROBBERY 3RD DEG 1 count  53a-61 ASSAULT 3RD DEG 1 count    

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Fairfield

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Sep 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-08@11:49am--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in front of 3232 Post Road in the Southport section of Fairfield.  Eastbound traffic by Center Street is being redirected.  The car is heavily engulfed in flames according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_84800" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]

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Westport

Westport News: Back to School Traffic Safety Campaign

Sep 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - With the start of the Westport Public School year on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers will be continuing to observe traffic for distracted drivers and speeding in school zones as well as monitoring bus stops and routes citing those that disregard school bus signals. The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. As COVID-19 has significantly altered our schools’ scheduling with staggered student arrival and dismissal times, motorists will now for the first…

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