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 News: BJ’s Gas Leak

Nov 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

1:18pm--UPDATE:  Two more employees complaining of dizziness.  According to radio reports one of the heaters at the entrance was malfunctioning. 2019-11-29@1:03pm--#Stratford CT-- There is a reported gas leak at BJ's on Ferry Boulevard. A customer called it in and said there are people out in the front feeling dizzy including one employee.  It was not called in by an employee but a customer.   Firefighters on scene investigating.   This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:  

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Purse Snatching

Nov 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-28@9:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman who had her purse on the counter of a gas station at the corner of North and Park Avenue had her purse snatched by a 16 year old male and a female.  Both about 4 foot 8 inches last seen running towards Beechwood Avenue.   Sounds like these kids are going to need our sponsor sooner than later:   [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit

Nov 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-28@12:33am--#Fairfield CT-- Avoid Mill Plain Road at Unquowa Road where a car has hit a utility pole and a gas line.  The area is being shutdown, the gas has been turned off.  There are still down live wires in the street.  Let's hope everything gets restored before the turkeys and pies need to get in the oven!  

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Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Earlier, I went to a call on East Main Street for children who were begging for food at a local convenience store.  I saw this as I was driving back home to post the story.  This image in my mind bothered me so much that I drove back to take this picture.   It bothered a lot of viewers seeing people sleeping in the ATM lobbies to keep warm last week.  I felt a calling to do something.  Then, last week I went to a call which turned out to be nothing but I met a wonderful woman who does street ministry.  She was handing out her cards to those in need in the neighborhood.  I don't find that to…

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