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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

Bridgeport Responds to Charles Pointe Structure Fire

Posted on March 17, 2026

A structure fire at a new Bridgeport development along Jerry Dove Drive did extensive damage to a residential unit und...

New Bridgeport Police Department Training Simulator Building Up, Running as Training Already Taking Place

Posted on March 17, 2026

In the rare possibility of an actual zombie apocalypse, the Bridgeport Police Department will have the chance to prepa...

Newest Local Restaurant Bringing First-Ever Concept to City along with WVU Flavor, Scratch-Made Menu

Posted on March 16, 2026

A first of its kind restaurant in West Virginia with a huge emphasis on WVU sports is opening its second location in B...

From the Bench: Recalling One of the Greatest Glue Guys in Bridgeport Basketball History in Thomas Izzo

Posted on March 15, 2026

On Wednesday, Bridgeport High School will be taking part in the West Virginia State High School Basketball Tournament...

ToquiNotes: Trying to Confirm a Possible Second City Fish Tale of Decades-Old Restaurant on its Last Legs

Posted on March 14, 2026

A few months back, I ran a blog about a “true fish tale” right here in Bridgeport. The blog focused on Cap...

Permit Filed for $2 Million-Plus Project in Bridgeport

Posted on March 13, 2026

Another major project is set to take place in Bridgeport, and it is a familiar place that many have occurred over the...

Bridgeport Police Department Getting Closer to Staff being Filled as Civil Service Process Nears Finish Line

Posted on March 12, 2026

Bridgeport Police Chief Mark Rogers had good news as it relates to getting his department back to being fully staffed....

Bridgeport Officials Look to Fix Old Problem with New Techniques as Slips Develop at City Park, Cemetery

Posted on March 11, 2026

An area that has caused the City of Bridgeport problems in the past is being looked at once again. This time, however,...

Council Votes to Try to Look to Avoid Senate Bill 50 on Election Change; Taking Matter to Home Rule Board

Posted on March 10, 2026

While governing bodies statewide are looking to fall in line with West Virginia Senate Bill 50 requiring cities and to...

Millions in Upgrades Already Set for Bridgeport High Improvements and Millions More Planned for Future

Posted on March 05, 2026

Late last year, Harrison County Superintendent Dora Stutler talked about the multi-million dollar Bridgeport High Scho...

Bridgeport Construction for 2025 Close to $100 Million as 2026 Numbers on Building Front Already Strong

Posted on March 04, 2026

While 2026 is well underway across Bridgeport, a look back at 2025 shows the city turned in a nearly $100 million doll...

Heavily Traveled Clarksburg Intersection to See Traffic Signal Replacement with Price Tag Near $350,000

Posted on March 02, 2026

A heavily traveled intersection in Harrison County in Clarksburg is set to see a traffic signal replacement start in t...

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