Stephen Krauchick

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Handheld & Backpack Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited Starting May 15

1 week ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The Conservation Department reminds Westport residents and landscape crews that this is the start of the second year of prohibition for gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport. Starting on May 15, 2025, the use of handheld and backpack gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited. Conservation Director Colin Kelly stated, “As of Thursday, May 15, 2025, gas-powered leaf blowers may not be used during Summer.
Panic At Pizza Post

1 week ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

A witness told me the woman driving the gray Subaru first hit the wall at Pizza Post on Tunxis Hill Road, possibly panicking, according to the witness, then allegedly took off, hitting additional vehicles in the process. 2025-05-06@3:36pm–#Fairfield CT Post navigation
Crash-Cars Trapped In Fallen Wires

1 week ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

VIDEOFairfield Emergency Communicators received a number of calls for a crash with downed wires and utility poles. When firefighters arrived, they found two cars ensnared in the power lines. The victims needed to remain in their cars for about 20 minutes for UI to arrive and turn off the power. All occupants refused medical treatment on the scene. Post navigation
Today’s Car Fire

1 week ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

Today’s car fire is on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42, closer to the Westport line. Everyone made it out safe. Post navigation
I-95 Crash - DoingItLocal

2 weeks ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

Tonight’s crash is on I-95 southbound between exit 20 and 19 between a tractor-trailer and a car. Expect delays. No word on injuries. 2025-04-26@9:30pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic Post navigation
Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of NY Caffeine’s Newest Location in Downtown Bridgeport

3 weeks ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT — Downtown Bridgeport is now buzzing with even more energy as NY Caffeine officially opened its doors at 855 Main Street with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. Local officials, community leaders, and coffee enthusiasts gathered to welcome the café’s newest location to the heart of the city.
I-95 Ramp Rollover

3 weeks ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

Report of a rollover accident on I-95 southbound on-ramp. No word on any injuries. 2025-04-21@7:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic Post navigation
I-95 Rollover - DoingItLocal

4 weeks ago | doingitlocal.com | Stephen Krauchick

A rollover accident was reported on I-95 southbound near exit 26. 2025-04-17@9:03pm–#Bridgeport CT — #cttraffic Post navigation
Bathroom Fire - DoingItLocal

4 weeks ago | doingitlocal.com | 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.
I-95 Rollover - DoingItLocal

1 month ago | doingitlocal.com | 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 Connecticutâ€™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.