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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.

The Magic Behind Wonderland At Roseville

Dec 18, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5501" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A Must See Display in Fairfield"][/caption]The lights at Roseville Terrace are nothing short of spectacular.  A lot of hard work goes in to it and we got a special behind the scenes look at what it takes to make the magic happen.   There were many challenges faced through the year starting with all the snow we received back in January,  the decorations were buried as well as the thousands of lights.  To make matters worse Hurricane Irene damaged two storage sheds.  They were further delayed putting up the decorations due to the freak snowstorm the week before Halloween.  They were able to overcome all these obstacles and were able to "officially" light up on Thanksgiving Day.…

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Cumberland Farms Robbery- PD Needs Your Help

Dec 17, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5495" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Bridgeport Police Need Your Help Identifying These Two"][/caption] Bridgeport--Two males entered the Cumberland farms gas station (2525 East Main street ) at approx 2025 hours on 12-9-11 and committed a robbery displaying a firearm the suspects fled the  store on foot towards East Main street.   Suspect with firearm is described as a black male approx. 5’4 black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Second suspect is a light skin Hispanic or black male approx. 5’4 wearing sunglasses and white gloves with a green hooded sweatshirt blue jeans with purple gloves hanging out of pocket and white sneakers. Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is requesting the help of the Public in regards to the identity of these two…

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Fire at Pratt Street in Fairfield

Dec 17, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5490" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fire started after 2am on the first floor"][/caption] Shortly after 2am Saturday morning firefighters were called to 198 Pratt Street (Off Oldfield Rd.) for a fire, all occupants of the building had been evacuated and waiting across the street.  When the arrived they found heavy fire on the first floor and quickly went to work within minutes.  We arrived at the scene within ten minutes from the call and the fire was out and they were checking for extensions.  Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson told me that the mother and son were checked out by paramedics and did not require medical treatment.  They will spend the night with relatives.  Bisson said the investigation to the fires…

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Congressmen can’t say ‘Merry Christmas’ in mail

Dec 16, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Looks like the PC police have threatened members of the House of Representatives against wishing constituents a "Merry Christmas," if they want to do so in a mailing paid for with tax dollars.    Also told cannot say 'Happy New Year' but can say 'have a happy new year' – referencing the time period of a new year, but not the holiday," said a Hill staffer who requested anonymity.  Read full story....

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Westport Police Update on Jeweler’s Murder

Dec 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Police Chief Dale Call updated the press on the status of murder investigation of beloved jeweler Yekutiel Zeevi.  Jewelers across the region have been talking about this case and have contributed greatly into the investigation.  Call said they received many tips and video from Jewelers Row in Philadelphia when he visited three days before the Westport murder.  Police released new pictures of the suspect, with new information they report he is a thin, 5-foot 10 manin his early 40s is described as an expensive dresser and a well spoken American who knows diamonds.  They said his facial hair is more of a "couple day unshaven look" as opposed to a beard.   He fled the Compo center in a blue or gray…

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First one-stop center for Veterans’ Affairs to open in Bridgeport

Dec 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5446" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Veteran Support Center Unveiled Today"][/caption] Bridgeport is the home of the first one-stop Veterans Service Center in the state, to be housed in the City’s Veterans’ Affairs Office at 752 E. Main St. The new center will allow area veterans the ability to access local, state and federal assistance, including direct submission of VA claims, advocacy for veterans and their family members; a PTSD support group and assistance with readjustment needs or concerns, in addition to the advocacy and social support services, food pantry and transportation already offered by the City.  Well it almost one stop center, prior to this interview veterans asked me if there was a way to prove they are a veteran.  The…

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