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Harrison County Native Involved with Family Business, Veteran, James Franklin "Jim" Michels, Passes Away

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James Franklin “Jim” Michels, born on September 20, 1949, in Clarksburg, WV, brought an abundance of kindn...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff December 10, 2025 12:45 AM EST in News

Nearly $5M in North Central West Virginia Projects are Part of 17 Construction Projects Awarded by WVDOH

Story Photo (61510) A project to make concrete repairs, repave, and install guardrails on Corridor G (US 119) between Fountain Place and M...

Posted December 10, 2025 12:30 AM EST in News

Popular National Chain with Sweet Treats on the Menu to Open First North Central West Virginia Location

Story Photo (61533) A highly popular national chain with one location in West Virginia will be opening a new site in North Central West Virgin...

Posted December 10, 2025 12:15 AM EST in News

Doddridge County Nets Four First Team Picks, Philip Barbour Gets Two on Class AA All-State Football Unit

Story Photo (61550) By DALTON WRIGHT WVNews.com After acting as the engine that drove Frankfort’s repeat championship run, junio...

Posted December 10, 2025 12:05 AM EST in Sports


LATEST NEWS

• Harrison County Man who Impacted Countless Youth as Decades-Long Coach, Robert Kester, Passes at 80 | December 10, 2025 12:00 AM EST in News

• Video: Bridgeport Light Up Night through the Creativity and Kindness of Donated Work by Skidmore Digital | December 09, 2025 10:00 AM EST in News

• Photos: Cold Weather, Warm Food, Full Stomachs All Part of Bridgeport Lions Club Annual Pancake Feed | December 09, 2025 9:00 AM EST in News

• Following More than Seven Years of Business in City, National Retailer Closing at Meadowbrook Mall Jan. 4 | December 09, 2025 7:00 AM EST in News

• Applications Now Available for FBI Citizens Academy Hosted by FBI's CJIS Division; Deadline is January 2 | December 09, 2025 1:30 PM EST in News

• The Cyber Beacon: Christmas Spam - Not a Side Dish but a Guaranteed Shortcut to an Empty Checkbook | December 09, 2025 12:00 PM EST in Blogs

• Class A State Champion Wheeling Central Dominates All-State Squad with Six Players Listed on First Team | December 09, 2025 10:30 AM EST in Sports

• A Delicious Chocolate Shop in West Virginia to Visit for Sweets a Hour and a Half Away on Route 50 West | December 09, 2025 12:45 AM EST in News

• WVWC Becomes Second U.S. College to Offer Varsity Pickleball Scholarships as Sport Surges in Popularity | December 09, 2025 12:30 AM EST in Sports

• City Woman Pleads Guilty to Charge of Theft of Public Money; Now Facing Up to 10 Years in Federal Prison | December 09, 2025 12:15 AM EST in News

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AWANA Clubs

Date: 12/10/25 - 12/10/25
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:10 PM
All kids from 3 years old through 6th grade are invited to join us for AWANA Clubs each Wednesday from 6:45 pm - 8:10 pm. We will have Bible lessons, games, snacks, Bible memo ...

GALLERY

Lions Club Pancake Feed 2025

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf – December Weekly Library

    December is here, and so is our new brochure for t...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: Christmas Spam - Not a...

    A Short Story: “The Holiday Deal That Wasn&r...

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Bridgeport's New Ambulance ...

    This photo is from 1964 and shows the pride of the...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: A Beautiful Way to Help F...

    During this time of year most of us are in a scurr...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: For Those Clamoring for ...

    For those who wanted it, you are going to get it. ...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Reynoldsville Baptist Ch...

    My family is among those who have fond memories of...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Bridgeport's Beloved Connor ...

    Bridgeport’s OG, or rather DOG, had a birthd...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• Harrison County Man who was a Business Owner and U.S. Marine, Joe Billy Gallo, Passes Away at Age 93

• Women at the Well Outreach to Hold Donation Drop at Johnson Elementary School

• Simpson Elementary School's Evelyn Lake Taking Part in National Youth Leadership Forum this Summer

• Bridgeport-Based Antero Foundation Keeps its Giving Trend with $181,000 Donated to Area Food Pantries

• First Sit-Down, Full-Service Restaurant Now Open at Meadowbrook Mall for First Time in Nearly Four Years

COMMUNITY

• Gallery II: More Pics from 21st Annual Light Up Night

• I-79 Lane Closures to Run Monday into Wednesday in Harrison County from Anmoore to Meadowbrook

• Photos: Take a Look at Bridgeport's Christmas Parade

• MVB Bank, Larry Mazza Provide Medbrook Children's Charity Gift for its Ongoing "25 for 25" Legacy Fund

• Photos: Council Honors Bridgeport High Boys Soccer, Girls CC Champs; Disabilities Proclamation Given

SPORTS

• Bridgeport High Athletic Schedule for December 9-13

• Familiar Name in West Virginia Collegiate Football is Named new Head Coach at Glenville State University

• Photos: Texas Tech Hammers WVU to Close Out 2025 Football Season for Mountaineers with 4-8 Record

• Doddridge County Nets Four First Team Picks, Philip Barbour Gets Two on Class AA All-State Football Team

• Photos: Fans, Band, Cheerleaders and More from Bridgeport's Season-Ending Setback to Chapmanville


VISITORS

• Popular Coopers Rock Overlook Closed to July 2026

• Photos: Light Up Night Proves Magical Once Again

• NCWV Airport Officials Confirm Allegiant Flights Set to Return for 2026; Destination Schedule Announced

• Familiar Name on Restaurant Scene Opens New Area Eatery Featuring Heavy Made-from-Scratch Menu

• Triple Grammy Winner, Seller of More than 12 Million Albums, Weird Al, Bringing His Tour to West Virginia

BLOGS/OPINION

• Time Travel: Bridgeport's New Ambulance in 1964 with Special Passenger and Visiting Old Store in Junior

• From the Bench: For Those Clamoring for Martinsburg and Indians to Play in Regular Season, This is for You

• ToquiNotes: Bridgeport's Beloved Connor has Birthday Wish for Today's Parade - and He Needs Your Help

• The Grapevine: A Beautiful Way to Help Furry Friends, Their Owners this Holiday Season and All Year Long

• Off the Shelf – December Weekly Library Events

ALUMNI

• Bridgeport High School Alumna Sarah Yearego Sees College Career Literally Take Off with First Solo Flight

• Bridgeport's Dee Corder Johnson Newest Member of Fairmont State's Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

• BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Introduces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee Roger Alan Nichols

• BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Introduces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Duez

• BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Introduces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee Mickey Gerba



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