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Department of Tourism Launches '26 Fall Foliage Map; Almost Heaven Swing Bingo Back with Fall Challenge

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With the autumn season right around the corner, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled its highly antici...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 19, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

UHC Welcomes Andrea M. Garrison, DO to Medpointe Family Medicine

Story Photo (64035) Andrea M. Garrison, DO, is joining Medpointe Family Medicine, coming from Summa Health, part of Akron City Hospital, A...

Posted August 19, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

GALLERY: 1st Day of School

Story Photo (64077) Reader-submitted photos from the first day of school. Send yours to michael@connect-bridgeport.com by 6 p.m. Thursday....

Posted August 19, 2026 9:15 AM EST in News

Riel Figueroa More than Just 'A Scorer' For Bridgeport

Story Photo (64062) Riel Figueroa’s first year could not have gotten better at Bridgeport.   The Buckhannon-Upshur...

Posted August 19, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Sports


LATEST NEWS

• Photos: A Look Back at Grand Opening of Terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport Monday, August 17 | August 19, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

• Family Fun Extravaganza to Get Started at The Bridge Sports Complex; Event Set to Run though August 29 | August 19, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Toddler from Fairmont Chosen for 2026 National Down Syndrome Society’s Times Square Video Sept. 12 | August 19, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

• Clarksburg Woman who Owned, Operated Business, Shirley Alice Colbert, Passes Away at the Age of 87 | August 19, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport, Area Hit with 2.25 Inches of Rain in Period of 25 Minutes as City Recovers from Flash Flooding | August 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Off the Shelf: Fall Brochure is Out; Event Updates | August 19, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

• WVU Student Life Leader Helps Make ‘Magic’ at Popular Campus Hangout Spots | August 19, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

• School Superintendent Stutler Announces Retirement | August 18, 2026 9:30 PM EST in News

• Kayla Kessinger Appointed as New West Virginia Secretary of Tourism | August 18, 2026 1:55 PM EST in News

• Reserved Red Seats Remain for BHS Football Season | August 18, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Sports

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EVENTS

AWANA Clubs

Date: 8/19/26 - 8/19/26
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:10 PM
The AWANA Clubs at Grace Baptist Church will begin again on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:45 PM. All children from 3 years old - 6th grade are invited to join us! Each night we wi ...

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BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Fall Brochure is Out; Eve

    Our long-awaited fall event brochure is out now! ...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Looking at Early Italian ...

    At the turn of the 20th century masses of Italians...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: Indians Championship Pro...

    Back in May, in this very blog, a project that was...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: A Hidden Gem of Area Restaur...

    I do not remember how we found out about it. But w...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: 1980s' Downtown Bridgeport ...

    This photo, believed to be from the 1980s, shows a...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade...

    A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were pep...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Perris Reed

    Tending Community: Our MVP, Emma

    One of the best parts of my first season as Market...

    Posted by Perris Reed

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Kids Online...

    As the school season starts back up, families shou...

    Posted by Joe Earley

NEWS

• City Police, Fire Officials Confirm Discovery of Body at I-79 Rest Area; Death Does "Not Appear Nefarious"

• Main Street Traffic Stop by Harrison County Deputies Sees Discovery of Meth, Fentanyl, and Man's Arrest

• Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center to Feature The Doors Tribute Band, Mojo Risin', August 21

• A Decade and Millions of Dollars in the Making, NCWV Airport Opens New, Two-Story, 53,000 SF Terminal

• Lane Closure on I-79 North, Southbound Lanes from Exit 137 in Evening Hours Through Friday, August 21

COMMUNITY

• Bridgeport to See 34 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 17 to August 28

• The Bridge Sports Complex to See Temporary Closure

• United Way's Annual Birdie Bash Surpasses its Goal as Local Golfers Put in Extra Hours to Raise $23,000

• Off the Shelf: Garden & Seed Library Updates

• Gallery III: One Final Look at 2026 National Night Out

SPORTS

• GALLERY: Titletown Tailgate III

• Game IQ, Defensive Mentality Features of Paxton Pomeroy's Midfield Game

• Bridgeport Volleyball Team Store Open Through August 20

• GALLERY: Titletown Tailgate II

• Bridgeport Girls Soccer Eyes State Return with Mesh of Experience, Youth


VISITORS

• Grammy Nominated, ACM Winning, Billboard-Topping Act on Way to Perform at West Virginia State Fair

• Bridgeport Contractor Awarded Near $10M Contract to Do 4.5 Mile Harrison County Route 50 Paving Project

• Full-Day Road Trip Covering Nine Landmarks in State Heavy in North Central West Virginia with City Stop

• Local Road Closure to Last for Nearly Three Months

• Gallery II: Another Look at Citywide Yard Sale 2026

BLOGS/OPINION

• From the Bench: Indians Championship Program New Owners of "State-of-the-Art" Facility at Jamison Field

• Time Travel: 1980s' Downtown Bridgeport Aerial View and Downtown Clarksburg in the Evening in 1933

• It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade Stand Profits into Relief and Rescue Funds

• ToquiNotes: A Hidden Gem of Area Restaurant Closes for Good for Wrong Reason, but Left No One Hungry

• Tending Community: Our MVP, Emma

ALUMNI

• State Senator Ben Queen of Bridgeport Chosen to the Federal EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee

• Bridgeport High Alumna Dr. Katelyn Pinti Hineman is Newest Member of Wilson Martino, TLC Dental Staff

• Bridgeport's Natalie Aliff Foley Takes on New Position as Staff Member at James Madison University

• Bridgeport High Alum Ben McDougal Named to 2026 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team

• BHS Alumna Patricia "Patty" Rummel First Recipient of Clarksburg History Museum's History Keeper Award



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