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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.

Help Fairfield Fire Dept. Fill The Boot For Kids

Jul 8, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

On July 16th, the Fairfield Fire Fighters Association, Local 1426 of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), will conduct their annual “Fill the Boot” campaign for Muscular Dystrophy at Trader Joe’s in Fairfield 10 am to 4 pm. All proceeds raised will go directly to the MDA.   The money raised by the IAFF is used for research and treatments to prolong children's lives. It is spent on braces and wheelchairs, on community health centers, support groups, and summer camps. If you would like to help the Fairfield Fire Fighters Association with this ongoing battle, stop by Trader Joe’s on July 16th or send your donation directly to: The Fairfield Fire Fighters Association, c/o MDA, P.O. Box 261, Fairfield, CT. 06824.…

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Peep-show pilot finds unusual landing strip

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2530" align="alignleft" width="248" caption="Emergency landing wasn't for an emergecy."][/caption] CARIGNAN, Que. -- Transport Canada has launched an investigation to determine why a pilot landed his ultralight aircraft in the parking lot of a strip club in this town south of Montreal.  Local police say they received a 911 call from a witness who though he saw a plane crash at Le Rendez-Vous 10-35 bar on Saturday.  Read more.....

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Happenings NOW 7-7 thru 7-10 2011

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px']   1:14am--Shots fired in Bridgeport –Fairfield near Orland Street Hispanic Female short medium build in her 30s wearing a white shirt.    She should be in a red Ford pickup possibly Maryland plates.  She is with a four year old boy   Last seen in the area of BJ’s on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield.  UPDATE--1:25am--#Bridgeport--Bridgepo​ rt Police confirm the woman they are looking in the red pick up for shots fired-- they have the vehicle stopped near on Fairfield Ave. near the Fairfield line. 4:08pm-#Bridgeport--Report of a child struck by a car at Garden Street and Park Ave. I just came from that area and it is still packed with parade goers and lots of traffic. 10:57--Bridgeport--Report…

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Fairfield Water Rescue Saves Elderly Man

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2515" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Quick Action by Fairfield's Marine Unit Saves Elderly Man Thursday."][/caption] Shortly after 5:30pm Thursday an elderly man fell off a boat he was on and could not get back on board.  Within minutes Fairfield's rescue boat was  on the scene and help him get back on board.     There were no physical problems or complications and he was able to continue his day on the water.

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Oil Spill in Southport Harbor

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2500" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The oil spill could have come from any number of boats at the Pequott Yacht Club"][/caption] Shortly after 1pm Fairfield Fire Department responded to a call from a Harbor Road residence of a strong odor of oil and an oily slick in the water.  Fire officials working with information from residences downstream,  quickly determined the spill came from the Pequot Yacht Club at 669 Harbor Road.  Fire officials tell us the spill was minimal of about 1-2 gallons.  The Department of Environmental Protection handled the clean up.  It hasn't been determined the exact cause for the spill.  ©2011

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What happened to the American flags on the moon?

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2477" align="alignleft" width="290" caption="What happened to all the flags planted on the the moon?"][/caption] The flags waving behind are now among the most defining images of our time. But what happened to them is a question University of California Santa Barbara librarian Annie Platoff has been trying to answer.  Click here to read more and to watch video.  

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Did Nancy Grace Help Casey Anthony’s murder acquittal ??

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Some credit a wily defense team; others blame prosecutors for miscues real and imagined. Or maybe jurors simply took their job seriously and refused to make the extra-legal leap of faith demanded by those in the bleacher seats. But let’s not ignore the obvious: Casey Anthony’s murder acquittal simply wouldn’t have been possible without Nancy Grace’s intercession.  Read more.....

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