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.

Happenings NOW 02-15 thru 02-16-2012

Feb 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎   1:30am--Driver tries to hit a Bridgeport Police car on Barnum Avenue. After a brief foot pursuit the driver of the car crashed near Livingston Place (I don't believe the police were involved in the crash). The three suspects flee into Beardsley Park. One in custody. Canine working the scene. At 2:11am police radios they lost the track of the other two suspects. 12:56am-- Police pursuit starting in Bridgeport I-95 heading towards Fairfield. UPDATE--Pursuit ends after a brief foot pursuit near exit 20. 11:38pm--Bridgeport--Bridgeport--WRONG WAY DRIVER on Fairfield Ave. just crashed at Colorado Ave. Driver bailed after T-boning another car and injuring the occupants. ‎6:39pm--#Bridgeport--Classic! Car hits a hydrant and water shooting in the air…

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Nail Shop Armed Robbery in Bridgeport

Feb 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

At ten minutes before 2pm the Best Nail Salon at 3129 Main Street (Next to Lupes Drug Store) was armed with a handgun.  Five women as well as a 9 year old girl were robbed of their purses.  Police are looking for a white or  Hispanic male,  5’ 10” medium built wearing a black hoodie gray baggie pants who fled on foot south on Main Street.    If you have any information please contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5201.  All Calls will be confidential.

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Calls On Obama To Honor Slaves Who Built White House

Feb 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

A U.S. congressman is urging President Obama to recognize the work of enslaved African-Americans who helped build the White House.  “Slaves helped dig the foundation for the White House,” Ackerman wrote in correspondence to the White House Thursday. “They quarried stone that would be used for the walls, dug up clay for thousands of bricks, cut timber, sawed lumber, and performed carpentry inside the White House.  Read full story....

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US Senate Bails Out Own Barbershop

Feb 13, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The US Senate bailed out its own barbershop after it ran nearly $300,000 in the red last year—despite $27 cut-and-blow-drys, $105 highlight jobs, and 27,000 annual customers.   Capitol’s four barbers and stylists made $22,000 to $30,000 last year with no benefits, manager Lynn Dang said. At the Senate barbershop, formally called Senate Hair Care Services, the top four barbers and stylists made more than twice that — $54,761; $70,349; $73,658; and $81,641 — plus they have a generous 401(k) plan, health care and paid vacation. In all, the government contributed $230,000 in benefits for the barbershop, said Eve Goldsher, a spokeswoman for the Senate Appropriations Committee.  Read full story.......

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Apple Accused Of Exploiting Whitney’s Death By Increasing iTunes Costs

Feb 13, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The American multinational corporation, Apple, stands accused of hiking up the prices of their Whitney Houston iTunes collections right on the heels of her untimely death, according to the UK’s Digital Spy.  Apple’s price increases took place in the space of just 30 minutes after Houston’s death, but further reports indicate that label Sony Music is actually responsible for the hike.  Read full story......

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Bailout..Greece Burns….

Feb 13, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The Greek parliament approved a deeply unpopular austerity bill to secure a second EU/IMF bailout and avoid national bankruptcy, as buildings burned across central Athens and violence spread around the country.  Cinemas, cafes, shops and banks were set ablaze in central Athens as black-masked protesters fought riot police outside parliament.  Read full story..........

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Fairfield Police Officer Injured In I-95 Crash

Feb 12, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

While responding to a threatening incident (subject with a knife), Sgt. Edward Weihe was involved in a motor vehicle accident on I-95 s/b near exit 21. Both Sgt.  Weihe and another involved person were transported to St. Vincent’s ER. Their injuries were  not serious. Sgt. Weihe was treated and released. The status of the other operator is unknown at this time.  The accident occurred at 8:20pm Sunday night.

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Fire in Stratford Saturday Afternoon

Feb 11, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6448" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Photo from Stratford Firefighters Local 998 Facebook page"][/caption]Stratford firefighters were busy again Saturday. As we were first to report at 1:30pm firefighters raced to 275 Johnson Avenue for a fire that started in the basement and extended into the first floor. Two hand lines were stretched to fight the fire. No firefighters were injured but two cats died of smoke inhalation. Milford Fire Department provided mutual aid to cover the town while Stratford fire remained busy fighting this one.

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