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.

Shelton News: Hand Stuck In A Snowblower

2019-03-04 @ 4:30pm-- #Shelton CT-- First responders on the way to Julie Drive for a person who has their hand stuck in a snowblower.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Shelton: Mano atascada en un soplador de nieve 2019-03-04 @ 4:30pm – #Shelton CT – Los especialistas de emergencia médica están en el camino a Julie Drive para una persona que tiene su mano atorada en un soplador de nieve.

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Westport News: Leaking Propane Tank

2019-03-04 @ 4:22pm--#Westport CT-- An underground propane tank was covered in ice.  The homeowner attempted to chip the ice away and called the fire department when he heard a hissing sound.  Radio reports say he hit the gas line.  Firefighters are unable to turn the propane off due to the ice and will let it vent out.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Westport: Tanque de propano se rompio 2019-03-04 @ 4:22pm – #Westport CT – Un tanque de propano subterráneo estaba cubierto de hielo. El dueño de la casa intentó a quitar el hielo y llamó al Departamento de bomberos cuando oyó un sonido de aire escapandose. Los informes de radio dicen que golpeó la línea…

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Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim

2019-03-3 @ 8:49pm--Report of a gunshot victim at St. Vicent's Hosptial.  It possibly occurred at Maplewood/Hancock/Poplar Street area.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Una Víctima herido 2019-03-3 @ 8:49pm –Una víctima de un tiroteo esta en el hospital de St. Vicent. Posiblemente ocurrió en el área de Maplewood/Hancock/Poplar Street. La policía está investigando.

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Bridgeport News: Car Snaps Utility Pole

2019-03-03 @ 8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car crashed into a utility pole snapping it at Knowlton and Maple Street.   This news report is made possible by: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/ Noticias de Bridgeport: Carro rompe un poste de utilidad 2019-03-03 @ 8:33pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un carro se estrelló en un poste de utilidad y lo rompió en la Calle Knowlton y Maple.

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I-95 Shut Down On Moses Wheeler Bridge

UPDATE: Sorry to report it sounds like a fatal accident. Expect the highway to be shut for an extended period of time for the investigation. 2019-03-03 @ 12:12am-- #Milford CT--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A multiple car crash on I-95 northbound on the Moses Wheeler Bridge has the highway shut down.  One person is pinned and in traumatic arrest according to the radio.  Take an alternative route!   This news report is made possible by: I-95 Puente Moses Wheeler esta Cerrado ACTUALIZACIÓN: Lamento informar es un accidente fatal. ue la carretera se cierre por un largo período de tiempo para la investigación. 2019-03-03 @ 12:12AM – #Milford CT – #Stratford CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente de varios carros en la I-95 en la…

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Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Police Sergeant Takes Own Life

Bridgeport CT – Today Mayor Ganim and Chief Perez are issuing a joint statement to the community and fellow officers regarding the death of Sergeant Mark Belinkie, a 19-year veteran of the Bridgeport Police Department. “We are all deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Sergeant Mark Belinkie,” said Mayor Ganim.  “As we grieve, we will continue to have his family, friends and his colleagues of the Bridgeport Police Department in our thoughts and prayers.” Chief Perez stated, “I share my deepest condolences with Sergeant Belinkie’s family and with the fellow brothers and sisters of our department.  We lost a member of our family and everyone is hurting.  If any one of our officers is suffering and needs to talk,…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired/Pursuit/Teens Arrested

2019-03-02 @ 8:46pm-- Police received multiple calls of shots fired on Vine Street between a tan SUV and a silver car.  Police were quick on the scene and engaged the tan SUV in a pursuit that went downtown down State Street and then onto  Gregory Street /  South Avenue area.  The SUV jumped the curb at Iranistan and South Avenue.  Police apprehended two teens who were taken to the youth bureau.  Police found shell casing on Vine Street.  There was no victim found nor did any gunshot victims arrive at the local hospitals.       Bridgeport News: disparos/persecución/adolescentes arrestados 2019-03-02 @ 8:46pm –La policía recibió varias llamadas de disparos en la calle Vine entre un SUV bronceado y un…

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Funny Money

2019-03-02 @ 7:50pm--# Norwalk CT-- A black male in a blue puffy jacket with a red hoodie underneath passed counterfeit $100 bill at a business on Westport Avenue, no car description was given. #Darien @ 7PMish-- A white Monte Carlo with three males inside wanted for passing counterfeit money.   This news report is made possible by: Dinero falso 2019-03-02 @ 7:50pm – # Norwalk CT – Un hombre negro en una chaqueta grande azul con una capucha roja debajo de la chaqueta, pago con un billete de cien $100 en la Avenida de Westport, no se dio ninguna descripción del carro.

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Senator States Why He Opposes Regional Schools

Senator Tony Hwang stated the bills proposed by Governor Lamont and others assume a one size fits all approach to regional school districts. Creating an arbitrary number of students or residents that trigger forced regionalization will not end well. Depending on the size of the town and part of the state, regionalization could even result in higher costs and reduced efficiencies. For those towns where regionalization creates synergistic opportunities and cost efficiencies, consolidation is already happening and we should focus on breaking down barriers to natural regionalization. We elect our school board members to do what is best for our schools. If those members think regionalizing with another town(s) is responsible and prudent, then it is their responsibility to make that case to the people they…

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