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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.

2 Shot In The Hollow In Bridgeport

Jul 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

What appeared to be two shootings in the Hollow in Bridgeport tonight turned out to just be one that took place at 283 [caption id="attachment_2406" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Bridgeport Police Begin A Shooting Investigation In The Hollow"][/caption]Vine Street just before 1o’clock  this morning.  One victim remained on scene and one of the victims shot apparently walked two blocks to Milne Street where he collapsed.  Both victims were transported to area hospitals.  No word on their conditions.A number of shots were fired, hitting their victims and this vehicle.   We have NO information on the shooter or shooters All information reported here   is  unconfirmed  as police are just beginning their investigation.

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I-95 Accident sends 6 to the hospital

Jul 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2400" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="6 injured in crash on I-95 Sunday Night."][/caption] A three car accident, on both sides of the highway on I-95 near the rest areas (exit 21 area) sent six to area hospitals.   No word on the conditions of the patients.  Earlier tonight Fairfield Fire responded to the Merritt Parkway near the rest area when a large branch struck a car, fire department said there were  no injuries.

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Fireworks Downtown Bridgeport

Jul 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2376" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fireworks over PT Barnum Museum"][/caption] If you like fireworks but hate the traffic, viewing the fireworks intended for the Bridgeport Bluefish Stadium just might be for you. The fireworks are shot off from a field near the Stratford Bridge. There are many areas downtown for an impressive show. I shot this off Caesar Batallia Way looking towards Main Street. To the right is the P.T. Barnum Museum. I knew from last year the building would be in the way on some displays but I wanted the museum in the foreground. The show is about 15 minutes in time, this is a sampling including the finale. The next fireworks display is July 27th. Maybe I'll interview the…

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That stench in DC isn’t coming from Congress after all

Jul 2, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2357" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Reflecting Pool on the National Mall Under Renovation"][/caption] WASHINGTON - The National Mall will look a little different for this year's July 4th celebrations. That's because one of Washington’s iconic sites, the Reflecting Pool has been reduced to a pile of dirt. But it's just temporary while it undergoes renovation.  

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Layoff notices have started to go out

Jul 2, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2351" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Layoff notices to union employees have started going out."][/caption] HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - The Malloy administration says layoff notices to state employees have started to go out as the state begins a new budget year. It's part of his plan to plug a 1.6 billion dollar hole in the budget. Layoff notices have started to go out: wtnh.com

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Strauss-Kahn Case Seen as in Jeopardy

Jul 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is on the verge of collapse as investigators have uncovered major holes in the credibility of the housekeeper who charged that he attacked her in his Manhattan hotel suite in May, according to two well-placed law enforcement officials.  Read more....

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Happenings NOW 7-1 thru 7-4 2011

Jul 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 1:31am--#Fairfield--Party goer at Fairfield Beach Road loses his car keys and calls 911 to help him find them...you know they will !! 6:38pm--Bridgeport--Police investigate another shooting, this one sends a woman to the hospital after being shot in the legs. Details and exclusive video AFTER crime scene is cleared. 3:02am--Fairfield--Driver bolts from routine traffic stop. As you often hear there is no such thing as a routine traffic stop to police. The became all too real tonight as one took place at the Circle at Fairfield Motor Inn. After a considerable amount of time for the traffic stop the driver must have thought things weren't going his way and bolted from his car and gave police…

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