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.
Fairfield

Fairfield News: Changes To School Safety Unit

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD -- The following is a statement from Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy regarding recent changes to the department's School Safety Unit: "The safety of our schools, including all students, staff and personnel, is something that this department takes as a paramount priority and we have highly skilled and trained officers that make up our School Safety Unit. "It has come to my attention that there are some people who are upset about the recent reorganization of the School Safety Unit and I wanted to clarify the reasons why those changes were made and state that some of these measures are only temporary. "Due to the abbreviated school schedules associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and hybrid and remote learning programs,…

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State News

EXTENSION FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM URGED

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and 26 of their Senate colleagues joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fully extend school meal waivers through the end of the 2020-2021 school year so that schools have the flexibility to fully serve students whether or not they are attending school in person.   The senators initially made this request in July, and the USDA recently announced that it will agree to extend some of the school meal waivers. The USDA extended until the end of the 2020-21 school year waivers that allow parents and guardians to pick up school meals – rather than students themselves – and remove the requirement that school meals…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS ANGEL QUIROS TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Sep 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Angel Quiros to serve as commissioner of the Department of Correction (DOC).   A veteran of the DOC, Quiros has worked at the agency since 1989, first joining as a correctional officer and then working his way up the ranks as lieutenant, captain, major, deputy warden, warden, district administrator, and his current position as deputy commissioner of operations and rehabilitative services, which he has held since January 2019. He has also been serving in the capacity of interim commissioner since July, following the departure of the agency’s most recent commissioner, Rollin Cook, from the position.   In addition to his work within the state’s criminal justice system, Quiros brings a…

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State News

$400,000 in Coronavirus Relief Funding

Sep 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced that the Shelton Economic Development Corporation received $400,000 in CARES Act federal coronavirus relief funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development District. This grant will be used to implement the necessary economic development strategies required to address the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development District. “Bringing federal dollars to Southwest Connecticut is good for our economy, workforce, and community,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many Southwest Connecticut communities. Federal grants like this will help combat the economic havoc and encourage growth and recovery. I look forward to working with the…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Road Work

Sep 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Department of Public Facilities will begin milling and road paving throughout the City of Bridgeport on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in the South End and will work their way through various neighborhoods, finishing around mid-October in the North End.   During this time, drivers are advised of the following:   Adhere to “No Parking” signs. All areas will be enforced 24 hours ahead of paving, cars will be towed if interruption to paving occurs.   Follow any “Detour” signs. You may need additional time to reach your destination so please plan accordingly.   Drive carefully!  Be mindful of raised structures, manhole covers, and rough edges or bumps at paving limits.   For more information, visit the City of…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Boat Arson Trumped By PD

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-31@2:31--#Bridgeport CT The Bridgeport Emergency Control Center received a call from a citizen reporting they witnessed a person with what looked like a gasoline can on a boat with a Trump Flag at the East End Yacht Club. The caller stated that he smelled smoke and noticed that a boat cooler was on fire on the same boat. The caller stated he put out the fire and called 911. While en route Bridgeport Police was provided the description of the responsible party. Police units were able to detain a person in the area matching the description and the caller positively identified the suspect. The person identified and arrested was Olajuwon Johnson of Bridgeport charged with Arson 3rd Degree, Bond set…

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