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.
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Boys & Girls Village Receives Grant from DCF to Support Parents and Families

Aug 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

MILFORD, Conn. (August 15, 2019)  Boys & Girls Village received a $550,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) to support delivery of a Parenting Support Services (PSS) Program. The service supports and enhances positive functioning for families with children 0-18 years-of-age. Families enrolled in the program receive one of two PSS interventions, the Positive Parenting Program, which helps parents become resourceful problem solvers and create a positive and safe home learning environment, or the Circle of Security Parenting program, designed to build, support, and strengthen parents’ relationship capabilities. The program’s interventions are combined with case management services provided by Boys & Girls Village using the Wraparound philosophy and approach. The service will be offered at the…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: $30k Embezzeled

Aug 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Much To Do About Nothing-- This was originally dispatched as a $30,000 embezzlement.  Amy Thibault, Stop and Shop Manager of External Communications and Community Relations said the "$33,000 embezzlement did not happen".  According to a preliminary police report police were called for a $33.00 larceny.  An employee took a package of condoms and chips up to the employee lounge.  Amy Thibault said it was an outside employee.  Bridgeport Detectives said the case was unfounded.   2019-08-15 @ 12:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were dispatched to Stop and Shop at 2145 Fairfield Avenue in the loss prevention office for an employee who allegedly embezzled $30,000.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Firearm Recovered After Pursuit/Crash

Aug 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-08-14 @ 1:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two suspects are in custody after a crash during a pursuit.  The suspects failed to negotiate the turn onto Hollister Avenue from Orange Street and hit a retaining wall.  The suspects hit their heads on the windshield and were taken to the hospital.  At least one firearm was recovered.  I have multiple calls in for more details and I will pass them along as soon as I know!  

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Bridgeport

Solving Bridgeport’s Gun Crimes Ganim Calls Senators To Vote On Gun Safety

Aug 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – In light of the recent tragedies in El Paso and Dayton, Mayor Ganim has signed a letter addressed to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Leader Charles Schumer to urge the Senate to come back into session to vote on gun safety legislation.  The two bills for immediate vote already passed by the House of Representatives and would expand background checks for gun sales. The Connecticut Mayors of Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford, Stamford, Meriden, and New Haven are among 200 others from across the country who have also added their signatures to the letter.   “These bills are a critical path to take illegal weapons out of the hands of dangerous individuals,” stated Mayor Ganim.  “We have all…

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Westport

own and Board of Education Accepts Equity Distribution

Aug 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – On August 7, First Selectman Jim Marpe accepted a check in the amount of $85,404 to the Town and Board of Education for its prorated share of a $5.0 million Equity Distribution from the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA).  The Equity Distribution is a result of the continued efforts by the Town and BOE in managing risk through training and injury avoidance under the Worker’s Compensation program along with actions to reduce claims under its Liability, Auto and Property coverage. The Town and Board of Education have received $525,175 since the program was started in 2011. CIRMA has distributed nearly $30 million to its members in the same time period. ### PHOTO: L-R, Marty Burger (Marsh…

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