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West Virginia Black Heritage Festival Announces 2026 Lineup with Trio of Tribute Bands, Local Talent, More

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FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL   Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff July 22, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

Bridgeport Little League Wins Herd Bracket, Advances to State 10-12-Year-Old Semifinals

Story Photo (63768) Riding stellar pitching performances and clutch hitting, Bridgeport Little League claimed the Herd Bracket championship at...

Posted July 22, 2026 12:30 AM EST in Sports

Firefighters Stop Blaze at Former Area Funeral Home

Story Photo (63764) WBOY reported that Fire crews responded to a working fire Monday morning, July 20, at a former funeral home in Fleming...

Posted July 22, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Bridgeport Woman who was Church Leader for Eight Decades, Civic Leader, Vietta Hawkins, Passes at 95

Story Photo (63776) Vietta Fleming Hawkins, 95, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born in F...

Posted July 22, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• Near $100,000 Main Street Project Going Full Throttle | July 21, 2026 1:00 PM EST in News

• New Shelter, Restroom Area Done at Pickleball Courts | July 21, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport in Driver's Seat in 10-12-Year-Old State Little League Baseball Tournament | July 21, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Sports

• UTV Crash in Region Leaves One Dead, One Injured | July 21, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Motorcycle Accident Shuts Down I-79 Briefly Sunday | July 21, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

• Vehicle Accident Results in Death, Arrest in Region | July 21, 2026 2:35 PM EST in News

• Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt Runs Sept. 12 to Dec. 31 as City Police Release Information on 2026 Edition | July 21, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• Photos: Bridgeport Football Car Wash | July 21, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Sports

• Clarksburg, Shinnston, Jane Lew Among Stops for Bonnie's Bus Mammograms | July 21, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport High Alumna and Family Business Owner, Norenne LaVonne Bush, Passes Away | July 21, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

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EVENTS

Fudgie Wudgie Sale

Date: 7/22/26 - 7/22/26
Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fudge & Chocolate United Hospital Center Lobby 327 Medical Park Dr Bridgeport WV Benefits the Auxiliary to UHC

GALLERY

BHS FB Car Wash 07.19.26

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: From Baseball Baptism to...

    Bridgeport’s Ben McDougal has had a senior y...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Recalling Bridgeport Bank o...

    Does anyone remember the Bridgeport Bank? This is ...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The W...

      On our way to Lambert’s Winery ...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Summer 2026 Reading Final

    We are less than two weeks away from the end of su...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Public Trus...

    After a brief hiatus, it is great to be back writi...

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Perris Reed

    Tending Community: The Sustainability Bu

    Hey, Bridgeport! Have you noticed the buzz around ...

    Posted by Perris Reed

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: A Decade-Plus Run of Former ...

    It was back in my thin waist days when I first wal...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• Pratt & Whitney Awarded $1 Billion JPATS Contract; City Site to Overhaul PT6A-68 Engines for T-6 Trainer

• Christmas in July Event Coming to Bridgeport City Pool on Saturday

• Bridgeport Presbyterian Church Pastor Elderbrock has Additional Title after Obtaining His Doctor of Ministry

• Two Bridgeport Residents, including BHS Grad, Open Restaurant with Unique Setup in State Tourist Hotspot

• Bridgeport to See 32 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 20 through July 31

COMMUNITY

• Best West Virginia City to Live in for 2026? Website is Pointing to Bridgeport as its Choice at Top of the List

• Bridgeport Police Department Currently Doing Online E-Bike Safety Course for Residents Free of Charge

• Clarksburg Police Holding Annual School Supply Drive

• Bridgeport to See 38 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 13 through July 24

• Vandalia Health Donates AED to Maple Lake Club in Effort to Enhance Area Community's Safety

SPORTS

• Bridgeport Post 68 Places 2nd in Area Tournament, Qualifies for States

• Hometown Hitter: Alexander Randolph Impressive at Bridgeport Country Club

• Audrey Kerr Enjoying the Experience of Playing a Major Tournament at Home

• Carson Higginbotham In Midst of Busy But Successful Summer

• Bridgeport's Alexander Randolph Wins AJGA Event at Bridgeport Country Club


VISITORS

• Still Time to Register for Bridgeport's Annual Citywide Yard Sale; Deadline Approaching for August 1 Event

• West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Lists New Dates for Dove, Woodcock, and Rail Hunting Seasons

• City's Newest Restaurant Opens with Familiar Name in Charge Bringing Established Brand to Familiar Site

• Clarksburg's Newest Business, The Beauty Loft, is Up and Running Following Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

• Photos: Another Beautiful Day for Patrons, Vendors at the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market

BLOGS/OPINION

• From the Bench: From Baseball Baptism to the World Series, BHS Alum McDougal Talks WVU, Faith, Future

• Time Travel: Recalling Bridgeport Bank on Main Street and a One-Room School House in Putnam County

• ToquiNotes: A Decade-Plus Run of Former Business at Meadowbrook Mall Proving too Good to be True

• Off the Shelf: Summer 2026 Reading Finale at Hand

• Tending Community: The Sustainability Buzz

ALUMNI

• Fairmont State Humanities Students, Including City's Lhotsky, Earn Undergraduate Research Fellowships

• Bridgeport High Alum Ben McDougal Named to 2026 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team

• BHS Alumna Patricia "Patty" Rummel First Recipient of Clarksburg History Museum's History Keeper Award

• BHS Graduates James Hadjis and Harrison Hall Set to Continue Careers, Education at Military Academies

• West Virginia University Releases Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists; BHS, Local Alums Recognized



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