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: 2 Shot With Frozen Paintballs 1 May Lose Eyesight

#Bridgeport CT-- Victor Cacho was on his way home Monday night around 9:30pm  when a car full of teens drove out and fired an automatic paintball gun at him.  Victor was left with several welts on his back.   Victor was shot in front of a store at Ogden and Noble Avenue.  Police said another man was blinded in one eye and was undergoing surgery in an attempt to restore the vision in his other eye.  There has been no update on the man's condition.

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Congressman Himes Calls For Nuclear Iran

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on President Trump’s likely withdrawal from the JCPOA:   “Yesterday, according to the Washington Post, sources indicated that President Trump would take initial steps toward ending the United States’ agreement with Iran to halt the development of nuclear weapons. By declaring the JCPOA to be against the United States’ national interest, and refusing to acknowledge Iranian compliance with the agreement by October 15th, the President could undo years of delicate negotiations and greatly increase the likelihood of a nuclear Iran. This would be a dangerous and shortsighted decision.   “The JCPOA is working. You don’t have to take my word for it – the President’s Secretary of Defense, James Mattis,…

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Milford News: Shots Fire On I-95

5:15PMish--#Milford CT--State police are reporting that Troop G had received reports of a an unknown person had discharged a handgun striking another vehicle on on I-95 southbound near the exit 36 off ramp.  Police say it could have originated anywhere between exits 41 to 35.  Troop G is asking anyone who had witnessed this incident to contact Trooper Costella by phone at 203-696-2500 or email him at christopher.costella@ct.gov   This news report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Regional Fire School Open House

#Fairfield CT-- Yesterday, the Fairfield Regional Fire School at 205 Richard White Way conducted an open house for first responders in the Fairfield/New Haven County area.  Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson said it was to help the first responders to become more proficient at their job.  There was a mix of outdoor training props classroom training provided.  There were private company vendors on hand to show first responders what is available to help them and it is a great way for the first responder to learn of new items being released to the market to make their job safer.

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