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 News: Pedestrian Struck

2020-04-02@8:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car on Black Rock Turnpike near Burroughs Road.  The victim suffered a leg injury according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_81794" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service Center at:https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

2020-04-02@5:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene on Morehouse Street in the Black Rock section of town for a porch fire that was mostly extinguished by the homeowner.  Firefighters are reporting extensions to the ceiling which they are pulling out to ensure the fire is completely out.   If this were a big fire, our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!  

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

UPDATE: Witnesses say it was a 16-year-old shot in the buttocks twice.   UPDATE:  Police say the victim is in stable condition at Bridgeport Hospital.   2020-04-02@3:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was shot on Stratford Avenue near Wilmont Avenue.  It appears the shots were fired from Wilmont Avenue, the detectives expanded the scene on Wilmont Avenue.  Expect detours on Stratford Avenue during the investigation.  

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Governor’s Update

HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020:   Data updates on testing in Connecticut   Since yesterday’s update, an additional 429 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,557. To date, more than 16,600 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 766 patients have been hospitalized. The total statewide total number of fatalities is 85.   Among the new deaths to report is the first pediatric fatality linked to COVID-19 in Connecticut. This was a 6-week-old baby in the Hartford area who was brought unresponsive to a…

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