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Jeff Toquinto

Jeff Toquinto

jeff@connect-bridgeport.com

Jeff Toquinto is the Communications Director/Administrator of Connect-Bridgeport. He is a 1992 cum laude graduate of Fairmont State College with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in History. He has spent more than 30 years in the journalism field, most of it involving the coverage of Bridgeport, while also spending four years working with two architectural/engineering firms.

Recent Posts

After Four-Plus Decades, Dr. Gerard A. Veltri, DDS, of Bridgeport, Officially Calls it a Wrap on Long Career

Posted on February 19, 2026

It was back in the late 1970s or early 1980s when a young Gerard "Jerry" Veltri received his braces from Dr....

As Millions in Work Ongoing at NCWV Airport's New Terminal, Final Project Nears Approval by State DOH

Posted on February 18, 2026

The years-long new terminal project at the North Central West Virginia Airport is now months away from opening after t...

One of Bridgeport's Most Popular Events, Annual City Spring Cleanup, Scheduled to Return in Month of May

Posted on February 17, 2026

Although the details are still being worked out and the schedule being assembled, the City of Bridgeport will once aga...

City Police Make No Arrest, Fine for Recent Violation on Frozen Deegan Lake after Warning Signs Stolen

Posted on February 16, 2026

Recently, the Bridgeport Police had to ask for an individual to remove themselves from the ice of Deegan Lake. Althoug...

From the Bench: Bigger, Hopefully Better, McDougal of BHS, WVU Listed Among Nation's Elite Relievers

Posted on February 15, 2026

When it mattered most, Bridgeport’s Ben McDougal came through big time on the mound for West Virginia University...

Bridgeport Public Works Employee Mark Stutler Earns Recognition from Council for Long-Term City Service

Posted on February 14, 2026

The City of Bridgeport's history of having long-standing employees in its public works department is a tradition that appe...

ToquiNotes: The Short, but Memory-Filled Lifespan, of the Former Holiday Plaza's Pappy's Family Pub

Posted on February 14, 2026

Editor's Note I: Please note that this blog appears, verbatim, as it did in 2017 when it first ran for those that find...

Bridgeport Police Looking for Good Men and Women to Join Force; Civil Service Testing Scheduled Feb. 28

Posted on February 13, 2026

If you are looking for a career where you can serve the community, then the Bridgeport Police Department is currently...

Bridgeport and Department of Transportation Officials Meet in Charleston to Talk Route 50 Flooding Woes

Posted on February 12, 2026

It was not the first time in recent years, and it may not be the last as City of Bridgeport officials met with the top...

Council Agrees to Add Six Staffers to Fire Department with Plan to Review Initial Funding Mechanism

Posted on February 10, 2026

How it gets fully funded has yet to be determined, but Bridgeport City Council gave Fire Chief Greg Pigg the green lig...

Bridgeport to Begin Process of Developing Corner at Main, Virginia Along with New Deegan Lake Project

Posted on February 05, 2026

Two areas of Bridgeport, including one that is visible to thousands daily, are about to see a significant makeover in...

Clarksburg to See Another Bridge Project this Year as WVDOH Announces Near $2M Rehabilitation Effort

Posted on February 04, 2026

Another major bridge project is coming to the City of Clarksburg in the next few months, according to information from...

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