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; Church Fire

#Bridgeport CT:. At approximately 6:15 this morning the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the church located at 719 Connecticut Avenue. First arriving crews found heavy smoke and a working fire. Searches for civilians inside were negative. Fire damage was confined to the first floor and basement, with significant smoke damage throughout. There were no injuries reported, and the fire is under investigation. This press release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Protest Reroutes Traffic

2020-06-13@11:00pm--An overnight protest in front of the Police Headquarters has the Congress at Lyon Terrace blocked off.  No wonder why Mayor Ganim wants to keep you in the dark.  He says Black Lives Matter, but his actions speak otherwise by shutting down the press radios so we can't report on it.  The protesters are supposed to remain over the weekend I was told.  Nothing official from the protesters and especially not from the police or the mayor.      

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Shelton News: Warehouse Fire

1:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters still putting out hot spots and it extended to another building so they are still on the scene six hours later.  Most of the mutual aid from surrounding towns started leaving around 11pm.   Photo by: Andrew Kaklamanos.   Radio reports say this is a defensive attack now, which means now one in the building.  All firefighting will be from the exterior.     2020-006-13@7:44pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire--Shelton fire along with Derby and Ansonia on scene of a warehouse fire at 273 Canal Street.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Fairfield Town Update

#Fairfield CT-- The rate of new positive COVID-19 cases in Fairfield continues to trend downward. With this positive news, I hope our residents will continue to remain cautious. As we open more locations and allow for more gatherings, we are all taking on more risk of potentially reversing those trend lines. Those who are at high risk should continue to take precautions and strictly follow the CDC guidelines. All residents should continue to wear face coverings in public per the CDC and Governor's executive order. We have seen many other states across the nation experience spikes as a result of reopening and we have to anticipate the possibility that it could happen here too. The Town of Fairfield has 637 residents who…

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