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.

2 Dorm Fires at Sacred Heart University

[caption id="attachment_4570" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="2 dorm fires at Sacred Heart University tonight"][/caption] Approximately at 5:45pm Friday evening a power surge caused two dorm fires at Sacred Heart University.   Firefighters were called to the J-Lot area of the Scholars Common to the smell of smoke from and electrical box.   A recall to the fire was called within fifteen minutes but when Assistant Fire Chief George Gamola took command of the scene it was determined that the surges and fires affected another dorm building and the fire apparatus was quickly called back to the scene    Firefighters remained on scene past 8pm.  It is uncertain if weather conditions played a role in the power surges.  Shortly after 8:30pm  Bridgeport Firefighters responded to false…

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Audi Fairfield benefits CT Fallen Heroes

The Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation is dedicated to “Always Remembering” the brave Military Service Members from Connecticut as well as our country that made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for our freedom. Audi Fairfield proudly supports the Fallen Heroes Foundation with a donation for every vehicle purchased during the months of September &October, 2011.

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Local Police Need Your Help

Local Police Need Your Help in identifying these individuals: In Fairfield: [caption id="attachment_4529" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="This woman allegedly stole an employee’s purse containing credit cards. At approximately 6:40pm, the subject fraudulently used one of the stolen credit cards at a bank on the Post Rd, Fairfield. Police are seeking the identity of the woman. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Bill Young at 203-254-4840, or wyoung@town.fairfield.ct.us. Reference case 11-28946."][/caption] In Bridgeport: [caption id="attachment_4530" align="aligncenter" width="221" caption="Bridgeport Detective Bureau is requesting help from the Public In identifying this suspect, a black male, 5-10’- 6’-3”, wearing a fishing hat , covering his face with a towel in his left hand. This individual is responsible for a least four (4) robberies…

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Happenings NOW 10-12 thru 10-15 2011

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:33am--#Bridgeport--A stabbing just occurred at Wendy's on Fairfield Avenue. 1:20am--#Bridgeport--Driver falls asleep at the wheel rolls his car on it's side int a parked car on Thorme Street.  Driver is ok. Fairfield—Missing Child—Tomlinson Middle School Student who did not show up to school as scheduled today: 13 year old white male, 5’6” 140 lbs curly dyed red hair blue eyes unknown clothing description. He was last seen 8am this morning at the bus stop on Grasmere Avenue. Please call Fairfield Police if you see this child at 203-254-4800 or 911. 11:59pm--#Ridgefield--Police Officer chases down suspects and has one in custody looking for another.  They are in the vicinity of the Mobil Gas Station near Grove Street.…

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