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: Fire At The Power Plant

2019-10-28 @ 11:08am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the UI power plant at 10 Atalantic Street for a fire.  Firefighters found it to be mostly insulation burning on a scaffolding at gas turbine number eleven.  Firefighters reported the fire out within minutes.  The power plant was officially turned on July 29th. This is why we can't have nice things...    

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Bridgeport News: Boat In Distress

2019-10-27@1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A call for a boat in distress in Long Island Sound near Barnum Dyke Road.   First responders brave the elements to find nothing.   The rains will be over for dinner time to visit our sponsor!   [caption id="attachment_76986" align="aligncenter" width="1386"] Mention DoingItLocal and get 10% taken off your bill![/caption]

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If It Looks Flooded It Probably Is

#Bridgeport Ct-- #Fairfield CT-- Police are reporting the usual spots that flood like State Street and Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport or Mill Plain Road as well as Johnson and Chambers Street in Fairfield.  I'm sure all the usual spots are flooded so be careful out there and take no chances.  Post pictures in this thread, don't forget to post where it is!   Believe it or not, our sponsor is available today!:  

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Bridgeport News: Trash Chute Fire

2019-10-26 @ 6:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The seniors living at Harborview Towers at 376 East Washington Avenue may have thought they were seeing a rerun of Towering Inferno as police who were first on the scene reported heavy smoke coming from the fifth and sixth floor.  Officer then began banging on doors attempting to evacuate residence.  Assistant Fire Chief Firpi told me that there was jam-up in the trash chute and a fire had started inside, original radio reports said there was a trash can fire.  The sprinkler systems activated and Assistant Chief Firpi opted for the seniors to shelter in place as the fire was controlled and that there was more danger to the elderly residents slipping of wet steps.  There…

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Westport News: Attempted Robbery At Penera Bread

2019-10-25--#Westport, CT At approximately 9:00p.m. yesterday evening, officers were dispatched to a report of an attempted robbery at Panera Bread, 1860 Post Road East. The subject had fled prior to police arrival. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect entered through the front door and approached an employee at the service counter. While displaying a box cutter, he instructed the employee not to move and then walked him to the rear of the establishment past other employees. The suspect then returned to the front of the store where he unsuccessfully attempted to open the cash registers. Returning to the rear of the restaurant, he then attempted to gain access to the office, but was unable to make entry. The suspect then…

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