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Former Owner, Operator of Harrison County Business, Mary Belle Elza, Passes Away at the Age of 91

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Mary Belle Elza, 91, of Mannington, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026.  ...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff February 26, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Gala Raises Over $2 million for West Virginia’s Kids and Families

Story Photo (62279) WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s raised more than $2 million at its annual gala, an event dedicated to expanding car...

Posted February 26, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

Multiple Agencies Respond to Two-Vehicle Accident in Harrison County Requiring Two Medical Transports

Story Photo (62288) Area first responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon that resulted in medical tr...

Posted February 26, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

City Man who Owned, Operated His Own Business for 30-Plus Years, Gregory "Greg" Allen Knotts, Passes

Story Photo (62273) Gregory Allen “Greg” Knotts, 59, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his residen...

Posted February 26, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• 41st Annual Troop 40 Chili Feed Right Around Corner as Benedum Civic Center Set to Host Event March 7 | February 25, 2026 8:00 AM EST in News

• National Chain Latest NewPointe Plaza Retail Addition | February 25, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

• Scam Warning Reminder: Bridgeport Police Advising Community of Recent Phone Financial Con Increase | February 25, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Local Three-Vehicle Accident Sends Two to Hospital | February 25, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport Boys Basketball Tied for 4th in Week 11 Coaches Poll | February 25, 2026 1:30 PM EST in Sports

• Bridgeport Campus Graduates Collect 100 Percent Initial Pass Rate on NCLEX for Registered Nurses | February 25, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Bridgeport Alum Lucas Anderson Places in Mountain East Conference Track & Field Meet | February 25, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Sports

• Off the Shelf: Work Out Your Body and Mind at Library | February 25, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Blogs

• Pastor Regina Riley to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Women of Distinction Celebration Friday, Feb. 27 | February 25, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

• Lane Closure on I-79 Northbound at Mile Marker 142, Mehringer Bridge, Begins Wednesday, February 25 | February 25, 2026 12:05 AM EST in News

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EVENTS

Bridgeport City Council Meeting

Date: 4/27/26 - 4/27/26
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bridgeport City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 7pm at Bridgeport City Hall in Council Chambers. 515 W. Main Street Bridgeport, WV *If you wish to s ...

GALLERY

Annual Mom2Mom 2026

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  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert ...

    Editor's Note I: This blog first ran in October of...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Two Harrison County Ashtr...

    Mary Barney was recently able to preserve a bit of...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Work Out Your Body and Mi...

    Did you know you can work out your body as well as...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Bridgeport High's 2008 Girl...

    Bridgeport High School's swimming program has a lo...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: As Coaching Longevity Wa...

    For the last time, on Friday, Feb. 20, Bridgeport ...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornersto...

    When the word “chocolatier” comes to mind, I think...

    Posted by Julie Perine

NEWS

• Boyce, Working Under UHC Banner, Earns Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Designation

• Kelly Nelson New MVB Bank Chairman of the Board

• Council Dives into Several Items of New Business at Monday Night's Meeting

• Photos: Mom2Mom Event Once again Proves a Hit

• Harrison County Board of Education Information, Date for Pre-K Registration Start for Next School Year Set

COMMUNITY

• LUCAS Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Lists its March Stops Including One Slated for Lewis County

• Reminder: BHS After Prom Committee Fundraiser in "Golden Potty" Form Back to Help Fund Celebration

• Bonnie's Bus Scheduled for Five Stops in March with Pair Set to Take Place in North Central West Virginia

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

• Glenville State Makes Contribution to Gorilla Sports for Efforts by City Business to Impact Youth Sports

SPORTS

• Bridgeport Baseball Team Store Open Until March 8

• State DNR Stocks 74 Waters During Week of Feb. 16

• Photos: BHS Sweeps Regular Season Series vs. RCB

• Tribe Wrestling Team Runner-Up in Regional Action as Nine Grapplers Punch Ticket to State Tournament

• Photos: A Look Back at Bridgeport's Showing at 2026 Showing at West Virginia State Swim Championship


VISITORS

• National Coffee Chain Scheduled to Open First North Central West Virginia Location in Monongalia County

• Another Harrison County Bridge Project Announced as WVDOH Awards $1.03M Contract for Replacement

• Opening of New Clarksburg Art Venue, "The Gallery," is Set with First Fridays Wine Tasting Set for March 6

• Artist with Multiple No. 1 Hits and Awards Returning to Clarksburg Amphitheater for Summer Show July 24

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

BLOGS/OPINION

• From the Bench: As Coaching Longevity Wanes, BHS Proves Anomaly with State Championship Side Effect

• Time Travel: Bridgeport High's 2008 Girls Swim Team Champs and the 1912 Johnstown Community Band

• ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert Duvall, James Cann, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas

• The Grapevine: Two Harrison County Ashtrays from a Pair of Memorable Businesses No Longer with Us

• It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornerstone Candy Chocolate Factory - Coming Soon to Clarksburg

ALUMNI

• West Virginia University Releases Dean’s, President’s and Graduate Lists for Students for Fall 2025

• BHS Alumna, Fairmont State Standout Gabby Reep is MEC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week

• Nominations Open for 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Hall of Fame



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