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.

Veterans Honored

HARTFORD, CT] – On Friday, November 8, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Wall of Honor in Hartford, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will present service medals to Specialist Third Class (SP-3) Calvin J. Manship of East Hartford in recognition of his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. SP-3 Manship served for over a year overseas, where his most significant duty assignment was serving with Headquarters Company, 11th Airborne Division. The medals being awarded to SP-3 Manship are the Good Conduct (Army) Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; and Parachutist Badge.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Bridgeport Transfer Station Will Be Closed

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, November 9, 2019 for repairs. The Transfer Station is owned and operated by the City of Bridgeport to provide the community access to environmentally responsible disposal and recycling services. The facility is open to the public year-round; Monday-Saturday, 7AM-3PM. For a list of acceptable items, please see the Transfer Station Rules & Regulations at Bridgeportct.gov/TransferStation. For additional information, call (203) 576-7753.   Our sponsor will be open in the morning!  

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Westport News: Drug Arrest After Welfare Check

2019-11-03@ 12:24am #Westport CT-- Police officers responded to Compo Road North near Brookside Drive on a check welfare complaint. It was reported that a pedestrian was walking unsafely in the traveled portion of the roadway and there was a concern that he could potentially be struck by a passing vehicle. Responding officers located the individual in question who was initially uncooperative with officers trying to assist him and did not wish to identify himself. He was however ultimately identified as Ray Gaither. Computers checks of Gaither revealed two active warrants for his arrest for previous violations of the terms of his probation. Also located within Gaither’s wallet was a glassine baggy containing a powdery substance which was identified by presumptive…

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Trumbull News: Crash!

2019-11-07@5:30pm--#Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on White Plains Road at the Merritt Parkway on ramp.  Extrication required but injuries are minor according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Car Hits House

2019-11-06@8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A elderly woman received minor injuries in a one car crash on Vincellette Street near Primrose Street.  Firefighters said the home did not suffer any structural damage other than a damaged fence.  The homeowner has had previous crashes to his fence and home and has been complaining for a stop sign with no luck.  

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Fairfield News: Vaping Seminar

#Fairfield, CT – Attorney General William Tong, state Sen. Tony Hwang, and state Reps. Laura Devlin, Brenda Kupchick and Cristin McCarthy Vahey will hold a town forum tomorrow, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. on youth vaping prevention and education. During the forum, which is being held at Fairfield Woods Middle School, state officials will hear from representatives from the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, St. Vincent's SmokeStoppers program, Sacred Heart University, Yale Health, and the Fairfield public school district about measures being taken to combat vaping among Connecticut's youth. The subject matter experts will discuss the dangers of vaping, ways to prevent youth from using e-cigarettes and the resources available to families. In July, the Office of the Attorney General…

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