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ToquiNotes: Quiet Passing of a Bridgeport Legend and the Impact through a Four-Legged Ministry He Led

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There was no obituary. There was no formal service with family and friends. And there was little fanfare, although the...


By Jeff Toquinto June 27, 2026 2:00 PM EST in Blogs

Moment of Silence Held for "Buck" Thompson for His Impact on NCWV Airport and City's Aviation Industry

Story Photo (63509) His name was Robert Harry Thompson. But, if you knew him, you called him “Buck.” On June 18, Thompson...

Posted June 27, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

BHS's Luke Rohrig Named to "AAA" All-Tourney Team

Story Photo (63397) Although Bridgeport did not walk away with the Class AAA state championship in Huntington this past week, the Indians...

Posted June 27, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Sports

Gallery II: More Pics from BHS Youth Football Camp

Story Photo (63491) On June 19, Wayne Jamison Field saw roughly 100 youngsters invade the complex to get an evening's worth of instruction...

Posted June 27, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Sports


LATEST NEWS

• West Virginia University Releases Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists; BHS, Local Alums Recognized | June 27, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Lanson Orndorf Caps Storybook Frankfort Career by Winning Lowery Award as State's Top Baseball Player | June 27, 2026 12:01 AM EST in Sports

• The Gambler Returns to Clarksburg - This Time with Dolly on August 23 at the Historic Robinson Grand | June 26, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• Clear Mountain Bank, which has White Oaks Location, Listed by Forbes as Top-Rated West Virginia Bank | June 26, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• McCarthy Swears in Trio of Harrison County Board of Education Members Re-Elected to Governing Body | June 26, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

• Honoring the Country's 250th, Fireworks on the Hill 2026 Promises to be Spectacular Show | June 26, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

• Tending Community: Seeing BFM2 From the Other Side of the Vendor Truck | June 26, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Tending Community

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What was your favorite thing about this year's ABB Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival?

Live Entertainment
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Stage Trivia, Crowd Participation
Food Trucks
Car Show
Kids' Area/Inflatables
Tents/Activities
Beach Ball Drop
Dunk Tank
Giant Sandbox
Art Exhibit
Kids' Flower Planting Station
Visiting with Friends & Neighbors


JOBS

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EVENTS

Bridgeport Presbyterian Church VBS

Date: 7/28/26 - 7/28/26
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Bridgeport Presbyterian Church for an exciting 3-day adventure full of faith, food, and fun. We will be going in depth with Bible stories: the Creation story, faith throu ...

GALLERY

2- BHS FB Youth Camp 2026

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: After Nearly Two Decades...

    There are optimists. There are eternal optimists. ...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Remembering a True Super...

    “We’re going to have to stop your heart,” he said,...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Celebrate Our Nation's 25...

    Happy 250th Birthday to the United States! On the ...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Military Gathering on Main ...

    Although not 100 percent certain, this photo is be...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Quiet Passing of a Bridgepor...

    There was no obituary. There was no formal service...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Sewing Classes are Big Ci...

    Our sewing classes are proving to be some of the l...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

NEWS

• More than a Quarter Century after First Discussion on New Terminal, Date for its Opening being Nailed Down

• National Chain with Site at Meadowbrook Mall Set to Open Another North Central West Virginia Location

• West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Reports Spring Gobbler Harvests Increased 12.3 Percent in '26

• Liberty Market July 2 at Veteran's Memorial Park in Clarksburg; Vendors, Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tap

• Bids on Former Towne House Motel Property Surpass $800,000; Council OK Needed to Finalize Transaction

COMMUNITY

• Free Fireworks Show, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Performance Set July 2 at Clarksburg Amphitheater

• Still Time to Register for Bridgeport's Annual Citywide Yard Sale; Early Numbers of Homes Registered Listed

• Bonnie's Bus Announces Additional Stops in Month of July; Several Here in North Central West Virginia

• Bridgeport to See 26 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of June 22 through July 2

• Bonnie's Bus Sets July Upshur, Gilmer County Visits

SPORTS

• GW's Fala leads Class AAAA All-State Baseball Squad

• WVU, Hokies Announce 3-Game Basketball Series

• Bridgeport Lands Pair on Class AAA All-State Baseball First Team; One Indian Selected as Second Teamer

• Gallery II: More Images from Recent Jamison-Reppert Annual Golf Tournament at Bridgeport Country Club

• Frankfort's Orndorf Tops Class AA All-State Team


VISITORS

• Cheesecake Worth the Drive from Anywhere in State? National Web Site Says it Can be Found in Bridgeport

• Meet Your 2026 West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Parade Marshals: Chuck de Caro and Lynne Russell

• Following Delivery of Steel Beams, Contractors Begin Work in Earnest on Center Street Bridge Replacement

• Harrison County Road Closure to Run through July 3

• The Votes are In: See What Film Community Members Picked for City Pool's First Dive-In Movie of 2026

BLOGS/OPINION

• The Grapevine: Celebrate Our Nation's 250th Birthday

• Off the Shelf: Sewing Classes are Big City Library Hit

• Time Travel: Military Gathering on Main Street in 1962 and North View's St. James Church Basketball Team

• From the Bench: After Nearly Two Decades, Softball at BMS to See New Face as Billy Estok Steps Down

• Tending Community: The Makings of a Great Event

ALUMNI

• BHS Alum Miyah Swiger Named FFA America National Officer Candidate

• City Resident, Bridgeport High Grad Ashley McClain is WVU Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor of the Year

• BHS Alum Jamal Henderson to Play Jermaine Jackson in "Michael" Film Debuting this Weekend



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